5 Tips to Ensure Your Baby Develops a Healthy Relationship With Food

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for watching! Which habit have you fallen into? Don't forget to get your free Mealtimes Essentials Guide with links to all my favorite plates, cups, cutlery and more here: brightestbeginning.com/bb_optin/mealtime-essentials-guide/

[@anamjamil6254]

hello how are u hope u doing well.i watch ur videos regularly but i have a request kindly make a full video on nutrition requirements for baby 2-3 years kindly kindly make videos on it i will be waiting for it

[@f.-j.j.5738]

In my culture, when we're ready to introduce solids, we don't start by making Baby a plate. We sit them at the table next to us, give them slightly less milk than usual and let them become interested and eat from our plate with their hands.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Maiju86]

Interesting, but I could not eat my food without salt. Also when the baby doesn't have any teeth, he can't eat the same things I am eating. 🤔

[@KadiViitak]

​​​@@Maiju86Actually babys gums are strong enough to eat almost everything this way. My 6 month old eats fingerfood but not salty food ofcourse 🙂

[@Maiju86]

@@KadiViitak Finger foods yes, but most things I eat require teeth or already come with lots of salt from the supermarket like bread...

[@AR-fb1nw]

In your culture, when do you begin to introduce solids?

[@kiefershanks4172]

You make some of the best content on KZbin for parents. Thank you so much

[@EmmaHubbard]

Oh that's so lovely! Thanks so much!❤️

[@GinaC4]

I noticed today my 7 month old was much more interested in eating when on my lap and eating from my plate- she’s so fascinated on my taking spoonfuls of soup that she wants it - and she’s much more relaxed about the texture than she is in the high chair

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much for sharing! Eating with your little one is very helpful. As they see the the food is safe to eat, as well as, how to eat it by watching you eat!

[@ninager1991]

Hi Emma! Thanks for your information. It's so helpful to understand my kid and help him to get independet. I've also watched your «The Top 7 Mistakes That Make Picky Eating Worse» in the past and it has helped a lot! But we're still worried about our son's eating habits. We normally eat 1-2 meals per day together with our son at the table. He's two years old and very active. He's not a picky eater at all and tries new food. But usually he finishes his meal within about 5-10 minutes after maybe 4-5 bites (he eat by himself with a fork or spoon). Then he announces that he's done and wants to get down from his highchair to go play and run around. Same with snack times. He just seems to be more interested in everything else than eating! We don't want to force feed him. What we do is to offer him food actively when he passes the table. And most of the time he will stop to eat it. But I'm stressed putting so much emphasis on him eating and actively taking part in it. And also him eating while doing something else (choking hazard). I'm wondering if what we're doing is counterproductive..? Should we also limit his meal time to the time he is at the table? And at what age are children able to understand that eating at the table is this social event they are expected to take part in? The time has come where we want to introduce a new chair where he can get up and down by himself. So we will be much more dependent on his willingness to eat at the table with us. Thanks for your help!!

[@elenigoulouti7118]

Thank you for this Video! It is really so. How can we help the children who have those "problems" already?Could you give us please some advice 😊

[@ChickenPermission617]

Excellent tip about not forcing feeding! Going to be attempting solids starting next week and while I already had the thought of stopping when she’s done in the back of my mind but having this tip reinforced will help!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Goodluck! I am starting solids with my little one this week. Setting up the high chair tomorrow and then Friday is the day!

[@FantastycznieDobre]

We are starting solids today. Very important video for me!

[@EmmaHubbard]

That's super exciting! I am starting with my little one this week too! Hopefully both our little ones love it💕

[@star112276]

Should you keep feeding baby if they look like they want more? I worry about him filling up with solids. Some days it's a real struggle to get him to take a bottle, don't want his milk intake to decrease so much

[@Sara-on3th]

Great tips! Do you have any suggestions on how to transition from lumpy purée to more finger foods during that 8-9mo period?

[@olgaart6490]

Curious as well

[@Katya.s]

Same! Any advice on what helped you?

[@sabrinas.3564]

What do you use to pure the food for baby? Thanks!❤

[@priyankapattanaik5414]

Hi Emma...is that good ...my baby eats everything..i mean food . whatever we eats she also want...even a bitter gourd... sometimes i feel is she hungry every times or just want to taste..

[@sashkamiki]

Timing for this video is perfect. I am struggling to give my baby solid food, he ate so well just a month ago, but something changed and now I have to force feeding him basically and of course he is crying and doesn't want to eat. Now I see I am doing all things wrong. Thank you for this video. You helped me a lot ❤️❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries at all. I know it is hard, but taking a step back and letting him touch and play with the food should help.

[@sashkamiki]

@@EmmaHubbard even if he is 7 month old? 😊

[@Vtkb]

Give it a break. After a short gap of a day or two, Try giving them solids again. Sometimes babies reduce the intake naturally and it will get on track on it’s own. Please don’t force feed as they have no means to express how their tummy feels except cry. As I have observed with my little one. He cuts down the food intake for 2 or 3 days in a month. He gets back to normal diet after that. So I think it should be normal and they know their bodies better.

[@ashleyhurlbert7792]

I’m dealing with the same thing

[@ashleyhurlbert7792]

I decided to start letting my 7 month old daughter feed herself today as an attempt to give her control over feedings due to my mistake. She actually feed herself exactly how much she needed during lunch which was barely any food. The only assistance I gave her was putting the food on the spoon for her since she couldn’t figure out how to do that. I thought I was doing the right thing force feeding her but now that I know I was in the wrong, I took a step back and started correcting myself. During dinner she stuck her tongue out at me when she self fed herself oatmeal added with cinnamon and whipped cream. She kept throwing her spoon on the floor after that. Even when I tossed out the oatmeal she was eating and gave her a different type of oatmeal with bananas added to it to eat she kept on tossing the spoon onto the floor. She was off all day today in general and hope things go better tomorrow.

[@kathleenruss940]

Thank you. I would be lost without your videos. Do you have a video on toys for 9 to 12 months of age. I know your very busy. So please take your time. Thank you again.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi Kathleen I do have a video on this - you can find it under the 9 -12 month developmental playlist. Alternatively, I cover this information (including how to play with these toys for this age range) plus lots more in my course, Play, Develop, Thrive. Here is a link to the course in case you are interested: brightestbeginning.com/courses/play-develop-thrive/

[@lissetteoteroalza431]

Thanks for the info 😊 my baby is starting with solids and I want to make the transition as smooth and happy as possible. Also, I love your plants!❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's my absolute pleasure! Enjoy the process of starting solids and the mess!

[@Beautiful-Sickening-Rolex]

hi Emma! what about snacking? my 19 month old always wants bites of whatever I'm eating, even if it's right after he's finished a big meal himself....then there's the apple and banana snacks that don't occur during 'mealtime'

[@EmmaHubbard]

Snacking can decrease a child's motivation to eat food during set mealtimes as they are essentially not hungry. If you find your little one is not wanting to eat during mealtimes then reducing snacking can be helpful

[@LunaMrkovacki]

Might be a silly question, but why do the legs/feet have to be supported in a high chair? I'm about to start introducing solids to my son, but have never thought about this.

[@bettycooper369]

She answers this around the 8:00 mark

[@LunaMrkovacki]

@@bettycooper369 Oh thank you! I obviously missed it, oops!

[@dianabaka2473]

The information is just on time! As always. Thank you, Emma!

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries at all!

[@hannahemery885]

Hi Emma! Do you have any tips for a 19 month old who has begun refusing breakfast and (most) lunches? She still eats brilliantly at evening meal, but the rest of the day is a struggle between not forcing her but also wanting her to get enough nutrients and energy! Thank you x

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi Hannah, it really depends on why she isn't wanting to eat in the morning. I go into some common things that can result in toddlers not eating in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnS7d2SVm5ljZ7c. Hopefully this helps!

[@hannahemery885]

@@EmmaHubbard I’ll give it a watch - thanks so much x

[@user-bz2sp2vj3r]

Ur videos r very helpful..my 5month old is doing motions with light mucus ..is it normal. When he is 4 mnth he used to do in every 2 days..

[@user-bz2sp2vj3r]

He is doing 5 motions daily..he is putting his fingers always in mouth...i feed him little..he is bottle feed mostly..here weather had change to hot...is it due to teething or hot climate or my feeding..plz help

[@deimantebn6614]

Any tips for bottle fed babies? Is force feeding is just as bad? My LO is very disinterested in eating, each feeding he takes 2 oz and looses interest. He is 4 month old, happy, meeting developmental milestones, does not have any medical issues that would prevent him from taking in sufficiant amount. Very rarely he may drink 5oz in one go but super rare. Each feeding is a struggle, seems that he could just not eat all day and be just as fine. Tried all formulas, breastmilk, bottles no difference. Seems that no one else has this issue and i cannot figure out what is wrong

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! It’s great that your little on is happy and meeting his developmental milestones. Bottle feeding is a little outside of my area of expertise. A speech pathologist who specialises in feeding would be able to help. I would also talk to his doctor - if he is putting on weight and the weight curve hasn’t dipped then maybe he doesn’t need large amounts of formula or breastmilk.

[@maryamzohaeb]

My baby is 18 months still on spoon feeding and mashed food any help for me how to encourage him for self feeding and how can I encourage him for the new texture

[@wuragolden125]

Thank you Emma for the efforts you put into these videos of yours. Pls, can you make your videos short. Thank you. I love your videos, but sometimes I'm reluctant to watch when I see 8-10minutes. Could you pls consider making them 3-5minutes. Thanks.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for the suggestion. I do try and make them as short as possible but sometimes they have to be longer to fit all the information in on that topic. If I made them shorter then I would have to leave out vital information. Shorter is always on my priority though.

[@Hiya799]

Can you do a video about sensory play and how to help with hand flapping?

[@anamjamil6254]

hello how are u hope u doing well.i watch ur videos regularly but i have a request kindly make a full video on nutrition requirements for baby 2-3 years kindly kindly make videos on it i will be waiting for it

[@celestegranell8766]

I’m totally going to do this. My deck is much smaller though. I might have to forego the gazebo or get a smaller one. You all killed it. Looks so good!! I’m gonna watch it a few more times!

[@humairashah588]

Hi Emma My toddler is below 2 percentile in height and weight. Was born very low birth weight. Now he is extremely picky and won’t eat consistently. If he does he will only take 4 bites at most. He hates milk any sort and still breastfeeds as I worry he does not get any milk so I still breastfeed. I’m so worried and stressed to the point of hopelessness. Please help. Thanks a mil

[@Vassleto]

Hey Emma, I'm a huge BLW fan but I got super interested when you said "the correct way to spoon feed". I constantly hear about people spoon feeding their children until 1.5-2 years of age. I remember in your video on BLW you mention this again but I have received some heavy backlash from experienced parents when I asked them don't they give finger foods in a few months as well... so I'm curious what you refer being the right way to spoon feed - is it based on some government guidelines or other source? I'm super curious to be more prepared in such conversations next time.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! This is a great question. It is the method government services use in Australia and the one that I helped parents implement when working side by side with speech pathologists specialising in feeding. In case you are interested this is a link to a free booklet for parents on introducing solids. It is honestly fantastic and my go to resource. It was written by a dietician, speech pathologist and occupational therapist and it covers everything. Might be a helpful resource for your friends: health.act.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/From%20Milk%20to%20More.pdf

[@Vassleto]

Thank you! I’m already doing blw very successfully with my son. Really looking forward to your content inspired by this. I remember you mentioned in your appearance on the blwmadeeasy podcast with Katie Ferraro that this time you’re doing blw so can’t wait to see what you share next :)

[@enrikapacesaite5382]

Can't get my eyes off Emma's hair, so beautiful :)

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much! I just got it cut yesterday! First cut since our little one was born in November. I turned up a day early to the haircut though! I think my hairdresser felt sorry for me as I had my 6 month old and 4 year old with me. Luckily she was free and still cut my hair. She was so lovely - didn't even say I was a day early. So I only realised once I left🤦‍♀️

[@princessateh]

Please, how about toddlers with a chronic disease? My daughter has severe reflux. When she decides not to eat, it usually ends up with worsening of her symptoms and vomiting. Also, a friend of mine has a toddler with diabetes, and she has sometimes trouble making her child eat as well. But when she does not force-feed her child, the child might fall into a diabetic coma.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! In cases of illness or disease it's always best to follow your doctor or specialist's advice, as they are aware of the complete medical history.

[@princessateh]

@@EmmaHubbard Thank you. Doctors always advise us to feed our girl regularly so we strive to do so but I feel like we are not able to follow through with the doctor's advice without all kinds of negotiating or manipulative strategies. It feels very exhausting and frustrating sometimes.

[@poweroflove2932]

I have a question regarding finger food.... I'm always scared. What if baby bites a big bite of food? (Like a large peice of Carrot/egg)

[@EmmaHubbard]

I understand this would be scary for you. The way you reduce the risk of them biting in food and choking on that large chunk is to ensure you give them safe finger foods. So avoid things like raw apple, raw vegetables, whole grapes, blueberries or cherry tomatoes plus a few other foods.

[@poweroflove2932]

@@EmmaHubbard thank you so much!

[@arijitpaul-9490]

Hi,,my four months old baby from one and half months does not sleep well,, during day time he sleep 30 minutes and night time he wake up every 15 minutes,,he is sleepy but won't sleep,, what is the problem?? can you help me please

[@meghanakalluri]

Mam how can we control mouthing of everything by one year old.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! The answer to this really depends on why your little one is mouthing. Some children mouth items because they hand skills are still developing and this is how they manipulate toys (as they don't have the ability to use intricate finger movements). Usually by 1 year of age the mouthing decreases if this is the reason, as their fine motor skills improve significantly. So if you think it is due to limited fine motor skills, the solution is improving their fine motor skills by giving them age appropriate toys. Other kids mouth because it is calming. For these kids the solution is giving them alternative options they can mouth. I hope that helps!

[@elinoralp2544]

I wonder if the way I feed my 13 months old daughter is wrong. She is still spoon fed but not pureed food. I make her plates with food cut in small cubes. She has her own spoon to try and feed herself and can also eat with her hands. I just help her to actually eat something. Should I let her eat by herslef ?

[@EmmaHubbard]

It sounds like your daughter has a few options which is great. If she won’t feed herself at all then I recommend you encourage her to develop this skill. But if she happily feeds herself and you just give her a few mouthfuls to speed up the process then that is fine too.

[@elinoralp2544]

@EmmaHubbard Thanks a lot for the reply! She feeds herself very little. She's also distracted easily while eating and meals can take a long time. I will encourage her to feed herself more

[@PRS9229]

Thank you so much Emma

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries!

[@love.adenkay1794]

My baby initially eats very good when he was 6 to 7 months. But when he turned 8 months and til now that he is 9 months old, he gradually becomes picky eater. How to start all over to make him love food again? 🥺

[@frederickhandani6419]

Should the no force feeding rule started since baby started bottle feeding?

[@EmmaHubbard]

It would be helpful to start then - unless you have been told by a medical expert that your child needs to drink a particular amount of formula or breastmilk due to limited weight gain.

[@adrianaherrera7202]

The same with baby and bottles? I mean like 2 months

[@larai24]

Wow the topic I needed

[@EmmaHubbard]

That's fantastic. I hope you found it helpful!

[@xSonea]

Same here, we will start solids in about two months I think 😊

[@EmmaHubbard]

@@xSonea fantastic. Before you start make sure you set the high chair up. I can't tell you how much this can help make mealtimes goes smoothly! I plan on setting up my little ones tomorrow and giving her first meal on Friday!

[@xSonea]

@@EmmaHubbard we already got my old TrippTrapp out of storage at my mom's. She kept it for her grandchildren, it is still in perfect condition ❤️

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

How do you keep a sanitary kitchen when the baby is throwing food all over constantly at every meal? I feel like a bad mom for even asking the question but I'm exhausted and don't know how to do it 😢

[@juliakbrown]

You’re not a bad mom for trying to meet your own needs for cleanliness!! Every family has to figure out what works for all members of the family, not just the baby! I think having a drop cloth (like an old sheet or table cloth) under the baby is the easiest way to go- just shake off the crumbs outside and then throw it in the laundry. A solid plastic or wood chair is also easier to wipe than fabric chair covers. Lastly, if your kid is really throwing the food, depending on their age, it may be a sign that they’re not hungry. It’s okay to take the food away, saying something like “you’re throwing your food. It seems like you’re done eating. I’m going to take this away and we can try it again another time.” Or even “we don’t throw food, if you don’t want to eat now I’m putting this away.” Both of these would be more for an older kid who can begin to understand this kind of consequence, I wouldn’t do this for a baby who is just starting to learn to eat.

[@mrsamirza4392]

Just the information I needed my 8 month old refused to eat after a week though it was teething but continued for 2 months on but lately he is starting again but can only eat purees and I tried BLW he doesn't like it

[@EmmaHubbard]

I hope it helps!

[@mrsamirza4392]

@Emma Hubbard screen time a factor too which I wasn't aware of ! Ur channel is extremely important to us out here , South African mama and live it always refer to my pdf milestone chart

[@sabreen45]

I avoid all of these. 9 month old still hates food and won’t eat more than a couple bites at mealtime. I know consistency and patience is key. Staying consistent (not so patient) and hoping she finally starts to like solids 😭😭😭

[@jdmecarr]

Ohh i feel you. Bub is almost 9 month old in a few days and hates food! Two bites every meal maximum. Lol.

[@sabreen45]

@@jdmecarr thank you for this! Thought I was the only one 😭!

[@EmmaHubbard]

I know if can feel like you aren't getting anywhere but it might help to know that it generally gets better after 9 months of age as you switch the order you offer food. Instead of following a formula or breastfeed you offer the solid food first and then the milk feed. Changing the order means that your little one might be hungry and more willing to eat some solids. I hope that helps!

[@jdmecarr]

@@EmmaHubbard we've been trying that lately and i'm getting frustrated to be honest, haha! He was okay during the first few weeks, but after that it looks like he's not interested with food at all. He doesn't even play with it :(

[@MariaCPX]

Ours is 1 year and still doesn't like anything. Always interested in new things at first, but after trying once never wants it again....

[@ThuyPham-o9j]

Marvic Paz

[@annaloverlee8374]

My baby never stops eating. I still haven’t found her limit. In fact she will just vomit and then want more. She does this with her bottles as well. What could be going on? My pediatrician doesn’t understand or believe me and thinks my baby has a limit. I’ve tried and she doesn’t.

[@simonavysniauskaite1933]

I decided not to buy a high chair for my little one and do old fashion way - sitting on my knee, so he can be fully focused on food. Less cleaning and still can experience foods. And also saving money.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for sharing!

[@laurabiancadragomir7354]

❤❤❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much!

[@mr_mysterious_6174]

Who is watching this while eating?

[@maryjanerx]

I don't like messes. I do not have kids. Everything is good

[@EmmaHubbard]

That will definitely help!

[@MysteryExodus]

That’s creepy that you’re watching this video then…

[@maryjanerx]

@@MysteryExodus want a screen for that projection?