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Bestow A Treat!

Team AckoFeb 8, 2024

When your baby begins feeding himself– a new task dawns which is the most enjoyable phase. He will hold the food between his forefinger and thumb in a pincer grasp. Encouraging finger feeding helps your baby develop independent healthy eating habits.

Contents

Requisites: Unskinned apple pieces- a handful, a container like a box where your baby can dig to get the treat.

Steps:

1. Make your baby sit besides you and put the apple pieces into the box.

2. Play closing and opening the lid, and give it to him.

3. Encourage him to put his hand into the box to dig the apple piece and feed himself.

4. You can also open your mouth and ask for a piece.

5. You will find him happily putting it into your mouth.

You can also give your baby soft ripe fruits like watermelon, musk melon, oranges, and mangoes, boiled vegetables like carrot pieces, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Sometimes he might play with finger foods like mashing them in his hands. Playing with food is an important developmental step which enables him to be a better learner.

Note: Utmost care should be taken while your child is eating to avoid choking.

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