![]() Let your baby finger feed or hold a spoon while you do the actual feeding. With solid foods, they may turn away, refuse to open their mouth, or spit the food out. A child who is full may suck with less enthusiasm, stop, or turn away from the breast or the bottle. Respond to these cues and let your child stop when full. Watch for signs that your child is hungry or full. But babies will start to drink less as they learn to eat variety of solid foods. Infant formula and breast milk continue to provide important nutrients for growing infants. It can take 8-10 tries before a baby accepts a new food. If your baby rejects new tastes and textures, serve new foods in small portions and don’t give up. But a more sensitive tot might need the focus kept on eating with few distractions. A child who likes a lot of stimulation may enjoy it when you "play airplane" with the spoon to get the food into their mouth. ![]() Keep your baby's personality in mind when feeding your baby.
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