How to make weaning more fun!
Making weaning a fun and enjoyable experience for your baby can help encourage them to try new foods and develop a positive relationship with food. Here are some ideas to make weaning more fun:
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Get creative with presentation: Make food look visually appealing by cutting it into fun shapes or arranging it in a fun way on the plate.
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Offer a variety of flavours and textures: Experiment with different flavours and textures to keep things interesting for your baby. Try offering a mix of sweet and savory flavours, soft and crunchy textures, and different temperatures.
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Involve your baby in the process: Let your baby explore and play with their food. Allow them to touch, smell, and taste different foods to help develop their curiosity and interest in new foods.
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Make mealtimes social: Eat together as a family and make mealtimes a social and enjoyable experience. Use this time to bond with your baby and talk about the different foods you're eating.
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Get creative with recipes: Look for fun and healthy recipes online or in baby food cookbooks to try out. Get creative and try new combinations of foods to keep things interesting for your baby.
Weaning doesn't have to be a stressful time, embrace your baby's want to experiment with food however messy it may be.