Instantly Make Introducing Solids Easier - 6 Extremely Common Mistakes to Avoid

There are 6 common mistakes I see parents making when they are introducing solids to their baby. If the parent is using the baby lead weaning approach (BLW) or starting their baby on pureed food (stage 1 baby food), they still make these mistakes. Unfortunately, these mistakes make mealtimes so much harder than it needs to be.
In this video I cover 6 common mistakes parents make when starting their baby on solids and more importantly what you can do to avoid making them. Once you become aware of these errors and stop making them, giving your baby solids is going to be a whole lot easier and enjoyable for you both!
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00:00 - 00:56 : Introduction
00:57 - 02:11 : Mistake #1
02:12 - 03:07 : Mistake #2
03:08 - 04:02 : Mistake #3
04:03 - 04:38 : Mistake #4
04:39 - 05:58 : Mistake #5
05:59 - 07:23 : Mistake #6
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[@JA-vv8wy]

As a speech therapist, sippy cups are not recommended because they teach non-developmental drinking habits. They can go from a bottle to drinking from a cup with your help. Parents choose sippy cups for the purpose of mess-making, but it’s encouraged that there are no “roaming cups” around the house but instead the cup stays at the table and the child has to go to the table for a drink. Also, don’t wipe the spoon on the baby’s upper lip when feeding them purée. This does not teach them lip closure. Instead, hold the spoon in the opening of their lips and let the baby learn to close their lips on the spoon to “strip” the food from the spoon. They will get good at it in even one meal if you are consistent.

[@RedScareClair]

Are straws okay? I'm doing a combo of open cup and and straw style sippy cups

[@alialopez4537]

@@RedScareClair new mom here. Did you ever get an answer to this? Im doing the same now for my son

[@moriahnash4981]

@@alialopez4537 my son sees multiple feeding specialists and they all seem to think straw cups are great, just important to also teach open cups

[@alialopez4537]

@@moriahnash4981 Awesomeee thank you so much!

[@anthensatuhaire5165]

Hello , how can I help my son is two years and can't talk

[@SP-kk5nj]

You mention the high chair support again in this video. I watched your other video about it and I can’t tell you enough what a huge difference these small changes made to my baby and his attention span during mealtimes. His old high chair was a copy of the trip trap from Aldi, but still not that supportive. I’ve swapped for the Chico Polly which was at our in- laws house and having the leg support and comfy seat made my baby so content to sit and engage with the food rather than banging his hands on the tray because he was bored/ uncomfortable. He’s so happy at mealtimes now. Thank you. It’s amazing how the internet has allowed you all the way in AUS to send this info to me here in the UK and have such a significant positive impact on both my and my baby’s experience. I’m so grateful for your resources and advice and the fact you’ve made it so easily available, you really have made a tangible difference. If you have a Patreon I’d love to join and support you. Hope this ramble makes sense! THANK YOU, from an exhausted mumma 😍

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @S P thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so glad to hear that once you gave your little one a bit more support in the high chair he was happier during mealtimes. Also really excited to hear that you have found my videos helpful. I know how exhausting it is being a parent and just want to make the journey a little easier. I don't have a Patreon but I am very flattered you asked. I was wondering though if you would be ok with me quoting you on my website once it is up and running? Again thank you so much for your kind words!😁

[@janie567]

I just started my 6 month old on solids, we tried puree but quickly went to baby led weaning. I have followed all these tips and my son absolutely loves food! I have had to sit on my hands if he gags 😂 so far it’s been a smooth ride for us, thank you for the tips!

[@lilangelanie]

Thank you Emma Hubbard for sharing this informative video with us. I forwarded this video to my friend as she always struggled to feed her baby he's 20months old

[@commentresurrection1841]

I was always scared my daughter would choke...Moving to solids was stressful for me lol...2 years later and she is a human garbage disposal

[@instinctivejudgement]

This made me laugh 😂

[@diemotruong5630]

Lmaoooo

[@RedScareClair]

It's so terrifying until you just get used to it and see them clearing the food

[@bellab9286]

Me to

[@ummlaith7655]

😂

[@aryaandikautama9949]

Hi Emma, Thank you for all of your videos, I always make your videos as my guidelines to help us as a new parents guiding our baby. The thing that confusing us is, our baby is easily or very quickly to close his mouth regarding of foods but if we give him fruits (puree or just a smashed fruit) he open up his mouth wide and willingly without hesitation. And that happens right after the meal is finish or he's feeling full. do you know why he is like that?or maybe what should I do to make him like his main meal just as he like his fruits?

[@IamRedeemed5]

Perfect timing, I was beginning to do my research! Babygirl is beginning to show interest in food. ❤️ Ciao from Italy! 🇮🇹

[@EmmaHubbard]

Exciting times !Hopefully this video is helpful. Have fun exploring solids 😊

[@torysutherland8877]

Love this! Helps me see what I'm doing right and what I'm doing wrong. Gotta get better at eating together. Hard in my small house. One thing I make sure to do is not be anxious with her mess or gagging. We giggle and say "good job you're working so hard to learn how to eat! So proud." With a big smile. Despite the fact she gags, she keeps trying to put the food in her mouth ^_^

[@mbinahsandrine4991]

wow just in time

[@esthermeyerhoff4113]

Thankfully, I haven't been making ALL the mistakes. 😅 good to see where I can do better. Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@user-cy8ok9sy3k]

Thank you from Korea. I am starting solid food in 8 days and your video is so helpful.

[@issavibe03]

Good god i stumbled upon this video . I was making at least 4 mistakes outta this. This video is definitely a game changer and will use this to make my baby's meal time more comfortable and fun for him .

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MyLlamaDrama]

I've literally made each of these mistakes. Thank you for the lesson!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries at all!

[@susanjordan8333]

I snack when starchild eats so he is included with everyone and he already had a thing about it where if we ate without him he would cry and try to grab our food. He's transitioning very well to solids. I have watched your channel since he was born it has really helped

[@michellehooper4481]

Very helpful. On my third child and need refreshed. Thank you xx

[@EmmaHubbard]

My pleasure!

[@YourHealthMatters288]

Thank you Emma good content as usual. I am sharing with my clients.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you!

[@AMcDub0708]

I made these mistakes with one of my children and he REFUSED any food until over a year old! He’s still picky now and it’s a constant battle. Wish I would’ve known to just let him explore his food at his own pace instead of me trying to shove a spoon of mystery purée into his clenched mouth 😔 Baby #5 and here I am, listening to and implementing your wisdom Emma! Thank you for your help and support!

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's my pleasure!

[@micaelaalaniz9158]

Your tips are gold!! Thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

It’s my pleasure.

[@honeydipjames9824]

Thank you this is very useful.🙏

[@lachhukutty]

I love all your videos ,you are baby’s mind reader .Thanks a lot for helping us 😍

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mrsbrush]

Emma thank you so much for sharing this information, I'm a new mom and your videos helps me to understand my baby so much better, thank you thank you❣️

[@EmmaHubbard]

You are so welcome!

[@gayatriramasubramani7343]

Thank you so much, this was so useful

[@Ndettsz]

Good tips. Our baby is loving the new experience that is food, thanks to you. From 🇰🇪 asante sana

[@Hannah-im7fu]

Hi Emma, any utensils you recommend for BLW (aside from cup video)? This would be of great help! Thank you.

[@paskette]

My baby just started solid food two days ago, the video is right on time 😊

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hope you like it!

[@adaytrip2125]

Hi Emma thank you for making such wonderful video with the pic… I have followed of this useful tips.. my baby does not open mouth food any suggestions on this will be a great help

[@ketkat2644]

I have watched your video on adjusting the high chair and he does stay in there longer than before (used to only sit there while watching us in the kitchen) but will still only eat a little before asking to be taken out. He will eat while on your lap or on the play mat though. Is that okay? I’m considering getting the Stokke chair if it’ll make him stay at the table so that we can all eat at the same time instead of having the adult stop eating to hold him in our lap to continue feeding him. Also, my baby pretty much skipped the puree stage(only liked fruit/vegetable puree and not rice/oatmeal) in about a week and went straight for finger foods like cereals which he will eat after rejecting normal solid foods. He will eat if he is hand fed or successful in picking up his food(pincer grip at 7+ months!), doesn’t really like to be spoon fed either.

[@Ehlaar]

So glad this was in my recommended my eight year old has severe food aversions but with my 6 month old I want to make sure I do this right this time

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hopefully these tips help! Goodluck!

[@debbiethompson14]

SUCH A HELPFUL CHANNEL🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kautharpaulse-iq8gs]

Thank you so much for this 🙏❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@jyotsnajha8767]

This was so informative!! Thanku😊

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shamimmadrigel9122]

This has really been helpful to me Me started this week. Thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

I hope it is going well!

[@firdousshawkat]

Since yesterday I was searching for the same thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hope it answers your questions!

[@catherinemukoya53]

This is timely, will be weaning my baby from November. Thanks for sharing

[@EmmaHubbard]

You’re welcome 😊

[@JayWilFo]

Thank you again Emma 💓

[@EmmaHubbard]

My pleasure!

[@beckydorcus]

I've been doing all these mistakes... Thank God I found his video

[@Sho.N]

Ive recently started following your channel and i absolutely love the content. I have an 8 months old and im just not able to wean her off from pacifier while sleeping. She needs pacifier while sleeping and i tried everything :(.Could you advise or do a video on that?

[@YourHealthMatters288]

Great Video as Usual Emma x

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much!

[@ewereoyeze5424]

I am on the right track thanks.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Fantastic!

[@ewereoyeze5424]

@@EmmaHubbard please ma, can you talk about tooth care and how to brush toddlers teeth without stress.

[@ZiogaiSuokia]

Thank you! ♥️🌿

[@EmmaHubbard]

You are so welcome!

[@eskay4866]

Veryyy informative video!! 😊🥰

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you!!

[@profoundpronoun4712]

Great content!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks!

[@cheriejenn]

Even as adults, we look at our food as we eat it. Makes sense that babies want to too!

[@zyncarla]

My son just turned 4months and took to his pumpkin baby food right away he loved it.

[@rjcjme]

The high chair support is so true I now carry some resistance bands when we got out so I can either tie or slip on the high chair as most don’t have a footrest and the difference is huge. We also use bubs trolley liner to place around her because they are usually too big for her and put her in just before the food comes so she’s not restless when it’s time to eat.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Such a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing!😁

[@Hally_sally]

What a great idea- I have a high chair without support for the feet so I shall be using that idea. Thanks

[@xxempress]

Yes, I appreciate the mention of high chair adjustments! I've thought that my 8 month old daughter would start fussing after a little while just from getting bored being in her high chair, but now I'm wondering if the lack of support is causing her muscles to get tired out. I'll definitely be looking into the video on making those adjustments.

[@rexcypricilla4463]

Right Time video thank you so much with love from India

[@EmmaHubbard]

Most welcome!

[@babygrapinas5480]

Thank you ❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it was helpful! ☺️

[@nderu9700]

Perfect right timing my baby is almost six months good tips thank you soo much😘

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hope it helps!

[@nderu9700]

@@EmmaHubbard ooh yes thanks alot i have been warching you through out my pregnancy i have learnt alot .well done Emma😘

[@ethiopianfoods8038]

Amazing video

[@DZ-eu4pj]

You can buy a pacifier type where you put fruit in it and they bite or suck on it. Idk what it's called but my son loves it. I put mango or strawberries in there as a dessert after meal times.

[@georgeobada5080]

Useful video.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rehamelsayed1471]

Thank you for this video. I did most of those mistakes and my son is almost 20 month and he still have difficulty eating solids (vegetables and fruits) and very picky with food. I need help

[@azulitamuas]

Thank you, starting solids tomorrow

[@EmmaHubbard]

Have fun!

[@victoriamossman5880]

Your videos are always so relevant to where I’m at with my baby- it’s like you’re reading my mind 😂

[@EmmaHubbard]

Love that!

[@catc9040]

Love your channel! So helpful! Thank you! I was wondering when do you suggest is the best time to feed solids? After bottle? Before bottle? Or how much time in between?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Cat C so glad to hear you are finding this channel helpful. I think this video will be helpful as I answer these questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gonLd5R4obxko7c 😁

[@jowerianakimuli8917]

Thanks alot

[@EmmaHubbard]

Most welcome!

[@taydi8022]

Hi Emma! My 1 year old baby has an issue eating, she's not picky but she wants to put a lot on her mouth and she shockes most of times I don't know how to teach her to eat slowly. Same with water. I hope you can do a video about this! Thanks

[@olayinkafalasechezdelart]

Very helpful

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad you think so!

[@franug]

thanks, in my case I'm worried that she eats too little and I find it difficult to see when she's just had enough. I don't want her to get anxious about eating, but at the same time is hard to not get anxious about a baby not eating much at all!

[@MrEvldreamr]

Ditto

[@henaakhter576]

Same here!

[@reshiaimlay351]

Hey so I saw in this video that’s a good idea for this problem. Give them a bowl of food to play with while you give them the mashed stuff you gave for them.

[@smackymcproductions4443]

I was just gearing up to try feeding our 4 month old sweet potato puree to increase satiation so she can skip her 4am feeding. Thanks to this video, I'll try to just reassure her and get her to put herself back to sleep at that time and see what happens.

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries at all.

[@magdalenaionita2280]

Emma i bought the can from avent with the valva..it s wonderfull my baby loves drinking water. Thank you so much. Cheers from Romania.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@shannatura]

My baby loves her Stokke high chair. I got one second hand so it wasn't too expensive. I can adjust it to leg length as she grows.

[@EmmaHubbard]

I love how adjustable the Stokke chairs are! Great idea to grab a second hand one too

[@khawlaahmed3904]

Loved the video so much.. can you please share some tips for 1.5 year old who still eats purees and doesnt like to touch the food by his hand and has no interest in putting food in their mouth.. much thankful💕

[@TashaBabe]

Same with my son it’s so stressful you will be so worried l don’t know what we should do

[@safreenanajeeb3103]

Same with my daughter dont know what to do

[@YourHealthMatters288]

If you have access to a childrens play specialist they can help your baby in my experience this has always worked. Good luck!

[@YourHealthMatters288]

@@TashaBabe If you have a childrens play specialist they will help you. This has always worked in my experience. Good luck!

[@meihua2561]

My baby will turn 6 months old soon, so I found this video is very helpful. Thank you 🌹

[@EmmaHubbard]

You’re welcome 😊

[@letsdrawshapeourimaginatio6251]

Lovely video

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks 🤗

[@Hotcoffeepls]

I’m definitely starting to make my baby anxious around food… lately at diner she pushes the spoon away almost immediately. She obviously wants to play with the food but at 10 months she doesn’t want to be spoonfed anymore at all! It’s hard not to worry that she isn’t eating enough, especially since she’s always been on the lighter side of her growth curve. I’ll try to calm that down and hope her relationship with food gets healthier. Also I think one important mistake not to make is also to make sure mealtimes are at the right time for baby! I notice when we eat at 5 it goes well enough, but past 5:30 she’s way too tired and will not want to eat at all. It’s hard sometimes to have dinner ready for everyone at 5, because, well, Life. But we all do our best!

[@greciainfantas7864]

Maybe it's a phase. My baby was that way by a week and now accept to be fed.

[@danil.6667]

Yup I made the same awful mistake with spoon feeding. My baby will only take his very favourite foods with the spoon now. He has completely cut out rice and congee (a common staple for East asian babies). It has me super worried as well. :( He'll only self feed mostly and only a handful of foods. He's 11 months old and also stopped taking the spoon fed meals at 10 months.

[@chabhabettoum3916]

It's so hard not to worry. My little one is 10 months and a half and her relationship to food is so bad now. Lately , she almost never open her mouth spontaneously when she's offered food. She would open her mouth only if she smells yogurt. I am not worried about her growth for now but meal times are sooo stressful! I am waiting for an appointment for occupational therapy hoping they can help me help her eat better.

[@Hotcoffeepls]

@@chabhabettoum3916 i understand completely! My daughter is in a yogurt phase too, that’s all she’ll eat at home these days. She eats well at day care so I’m not too worried. i think it may be a combination of not hungry at dinner (because she ate so well at daycare), tiredness (we’ve been putting her to bed at 6:30 for the past few days she is so tired!), and possibly teething? (Cold and soft yogurt must feel so good on sore gums!)

[@danil.6667]

@@chabhabettoum3916 I started reading a book called "Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating" - there are pretty good reviews on it. Maybe you could check it out before getting therapy. Sometimes therapy can make matters worse. It really depends on what the actual issue is. I like that the book gives you confidence in identifying the problem, and then you can go from there.

[@KaalaiVanakkam]

Awesome video

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@VicLahela]

*Hello everyone! How do you think I should do to set boundaries with my mom or the close family member who'll be looking for my baby when I'll go back to work?* I am due tomorrow and I'm so anxious about everything, but mostly about how to do as a working mom after maternity ends... I fear that all the discipline, educational, feeding and sleeping progress I'll make with my baby will be lost when I'll leave her with my mom. She's gentle and doesn't hit to discipline, but also she'd give up to tantrums. She doesn't read books because her eyes hurt, she'd try to make the baby eat more when spoon feeding because she fears she'd stay hungry and she would put her to bed early. She doesn't have bad intentions, of course. It's just I'd prefer to raise my baby in a certain way and I don't know what to do to make the people who look out for her do the same. I'd appreciate any piece of advice (P.S. I created a channel just to comment on your videos because I find them eye opening and life saving. Thank you for sharing all these tips!)

Thanks Emma. You've explain very well 🤙🏿👏🏿

[@ogaufilechina9601]

This is very true

[@rachanarajpal4553]

I love your videos. So informative❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you so much!

[@ketikatz]

I'm a first time mom and I'm glad to have this videos, it really has made things easier He loves his solids because I have been trying my best to do what I can to make it as fun and enjoyable to hopefully avoid food aversions. So far my son honestly hasnt had a single issue with feeding

[@EmmaHubbard]

So good your little one is enjoying his solids!

[@ketikatz]

Oh yeah! Makes me do happy to see 🤗 he actually LOVES trying new food, especially if it's a new texture! I love to see him enjoying his food

[@annamendoza3479]

I've only seen the first 2 minutes, but I can tell this is going to be a lifesaver. My little one just turned six months and is showing signs of readiness for solid foods. Tried introducing oatmeal as advised by her pedia but I've not been successful so far.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hope the video was helpful!

[@annamendoza3479]

@@EmmaHubbard It is and so has all your other videos! Your videos are one of my go to's for when I am in a quandary about day-to-day stuff with my little one. Thank you for the content you put out because they are so helpful to me as a first-time parent. You explain things really well and your instructions on how to do stuff are really easy to follow. I always look forward to your new videos. 😊

[@user-sy7dr8qg7e]

So thankful for your videos! My baby is a little older now, but I remember how much overwhelmed I was when started feeding her. I suppose I will also be with the second one that is on the way. I did make the mistake of insisting on her at first, but I believe she was just frustrated from the new experience. She was hungry and wanted to breastfeed. She has a great relationship with food now. Ever since she was 1 she eats on her own and I can also eat my food! 🎊

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much for sharing. It does get better with time!

[@doyouknow_geps2890]

I must confess you are really good in what you do

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you!

[@Sayla-lalalalala]

Hi, omg! I have a 9&10 year old and now 4 month old, experiencing it over again. Not easy! I hope she’ll get the hang of it ASAP. Any tricks? She only try to taste it as a taste bud, spits it out.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for watching! Did any of these mistakes surprise you? Don't forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here: brightestbeginning.com/12monthmilestones/

[@joannamasaaba2766]

Yes! I thought making faces was an indicator that they hated the food and that them spitting the food meant they were not ready....thanks for the video.....I am now more confident when it comes to feeding my baby solids. God bless you!

[@najmaroy2123]

Thanks for the tips Emma

[@babiloumeriem7854]

Hey! My son eats solid food very well but he doesn't like to drink water. I tried bottles, cups, straw cup.. but but nothing works. He bites the cup's edge or the straw and when I used the syringe he doesn't swallow it. He is 11 months old and still breastfeeding him. Is there any suggestions to fix this problem?

[@nicoleboozer5127]

It will not let me download the milestones...

[@EmmaHubbard]

@@nicoleboozer5127 Sorry Nicole! Looks like we had an old link there. Here's the new one: brightestbeginning.com/12monthmilestones/

[@anastasiakaperoni4489]

Hello there! What if we don't have a high chair or any kind of chair for our baby? Personally I am feeding her on my lap or on the stroller since I don't have one.

[@LesliePeter]

Geat video.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks!

[@komalshahid2370]

hey Emma! I really need your guidance and help for my toddler. She is 2 year old now and only swallowing purees. I have tried multiple times to move her to solids but she gags cries and vomits a lot and I always have to quit for a few days and again start over. I have been trying this for 1 year but no improvement. She doesn’t have ADHD she is not autistic but doesn’t want to touch food and take it into her mouth. her weight is normal and I don’t want it to go down thats why I have been feeding her purees by spoon. Can you guide me what should I do. If I stop making purees will she try to eat something soft semi solid like nugget or cutlet or french fries. or should I wait till she understand what I am trying to say to her “ do not swallow food try and chew it” She gags as she only swallow her food. can you guide me any options which she could eat may be ? slowly transitioning for full solids

[@nelsonpeace382]

Nice Video 😊.... I've learnt a lot... But My 6month old boy won't stop crying from the beginning to the end of every meal. Tho I just started introducing the solids.... What do I do?

[@rumaihaihsan9324]

I can’t resist myself to subscribe you …!! Lots of love from Pakistan

[@EmmaHubbard]

💕

[@rumaihaihsan9324]

@@EmmaHubbard ♥️

[@lilangelanie]

My baby didn't show interest in food when I used to keep him clean while feeding him but once I let him to play with food or let him to dip his fingers in food and make mess since then he enjoys food. I always let him to taste food when he was 5months old in my meal time so now whenever he sees me I'm making dinner table ready so that's mean it's his food time and he asks for food. He's 7months old now

[@kis4beauty]

Emma THANK YOU! A mistake I made is giving my 6mo stage 2 purees instead of one at a time (stage 1) now his bowel habits are screwed up( once regular, now irregular and different texture). I was just discussing this with his pediatrician Monday because I have been freaking out for weeks! I'm going to go back to exclusively breastfeeding for about 2 weeks then try again one food at a time. Thoughts?

[@EmmaHubbard]

I am so glad you found this video helpful! When you start a baby on solids it is not unusual for the bowel habits to change. Once you start solids again I would think about the food you are giving your little one. Some food is more likely to cause constipation/firmer poos and other food helps soften the poos. Just try and keep a healthy mix of both. Hope this helps.

[@valeriepark9444]

Let me know what foods helped! Even one small jar of pureed carrots spread out over 4 days was enough to stop up my baby for five days (and counting).

[@priusa8113]

Can you do a video please on best sippy cups ( spill proof!), straws or other types ( pros/cons), open cups and best silverware for toddlers as well. We r in this phase and appreciate your content very much!!

[@tsewangtenzin1576]

There is video on first sippy cups. Go to her channel und you will definitely find it

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hey @Pri USA this is the video I did on baby cups. Hope it answers your questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXvHlZ2ZebGUnbc 😁

[@JA-vv8wy]

As a speech therapist, soppy cups are not recommended because they teach non-developmental drinking habits. They can go from a bottle to drinking from a cup with your help. Parents choose sippy cups for the purpose of mess-making, but it’s encouraged that there are no “roaming cups” around the house but instead the cup stays at the table and the child has to go to the table for a drink.

[@jennibee2307]

My baby is a little over 4 months so I'm getting prepared now. I was going to get the Ikea high chair because it's simple and inexpensive but after watching your videos about feeding and high chairs I decided it was best to get one of the wooden ones that are adjustable. I think I'm going to get a Keekaroo. The child with special needs actually had one years and and I loved it, but I thought it was a chair made for special needs children. The inserts were but the chair itself was a Keekaroo Height Right. She outgrew the restraints and she was still on the wobbly side so her mom passed it on to another kiddo who needed it and it's still in use. I'm excited and looking forward to trying foods with him and I'm glad I'll have the knowledge and tools to make it easier!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Sounds like you will be well prepared to start solids.👏 So glad I could help make this process easier.

[@jennibee2307]

@@EmmaHubbard My doctor said he can't get most Moms to wait until even 4 months to start cereal. He asked me at the baby's check up last week how long I had been giving him cereal and I said "Never?" and he goes "Right answer!" 😂 We're going to wait until he's a little older and can sit better. I'm in no rush!

[@reemmatveichuk9445]

Dear Emma, thank you the the information! Could please tell me what should I do when my 6 and a half refuses solids and formula as my breast milk has finished. I'm desparate she screams while I'm trying to feed her, I started to force her as I'm scared she remains hungry all the time now.. Please help me..

[@codiboone-murphy5957]

Our pediatrician told us our baby was ready to start on solids at his 4 month appointment so we took his advice even though everything we found online said to wait till around 6 months, He'll be 6 months next week. He seems to be enjoying it though

[@dudubuduub3873]

I started my son at 4 months too, our pediatrician said there’s new research on baby’s being exposed to allergens sooner being a good thing. Although my son already had all signs of readiness by then too

[@roar44879]

This seems to be debated. Our pediatrician at 4 month well check said it's better to wait closer to 6 months to start solids-- thought I didn't get a reason why.

[@dudubuduub3873]

@@roar44879 from what my pediatrician said it seems like some babies display signs of readiness before other babies. My son had all the signs at 4 months

[@tootsvlog9423]

Thats what my sons gps advise too. My son is 4 months now and she advised to start giving him some food to taste and she also said the same thing that new research suggest that its a good thing to exposed baby to allergens because when they turn 6 months thats when they usually get allergies from food?

[@sarahusman6123]

I LOVE YOU CHANNEL

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@shon4308]

Amazing!! I just started solids with my baby. Still watching the video but was wondering when is enough? I mean I gave my baby(just turned 6 months) potatoes and she ate them well, but she ate about 3tbsp, and then 1tbsp yogurt, she still wanted more, she was crying and screaming for more! Should I give her more until she stopes? Or what should I do?

[@annarocha3254]

When I switched my son to solids I started out by feeding him his full bottle first and then waiting about fifteen minutes. That way he was pretty much full but hungry enough to try some solids and I didn't have to worry that he wasn't getting fed enough.

[@shon4308]

@@hllymchll its just that Im really not sure cos Ive heard that over feeding a baby causes the stomach to get bigger and bigger (just like us, adults)

[@shon4308]

@@annarocha3254 ummmm.... Im gonna try maybe half an hour, because she usually refuses food and not interested after 10-15min

[@shon4308]

@@hllymchll sure will, thank you so much💕

[@fromzero5116]

Hi! Can you suggest what to do if baby is already scared of food? First spoon and he wants to live the table. And how do you feed a baby at family table and eat yourself if other family members are not at home, at feeding time?

[@EmmaHubbard]

If your bub is scared of food I would recommend encouraging your little one to play with food. This means you might need to show him how to play with the food (rolling it, banging it, wobbling it, pretending it is something else). The first steps towards eating food is looking at it, smelling it and touching it. Also no worries if everyone isn't at home during mealtimes. I would just recommend you eat some of the food too and eat with your mouth open so he can see what you are doing with the food in your mouth.

[@fromzero5116]

@@EmmaHubbard thank you , for your answer! At the moment he likes to play whit food, doesn't try to eat himself, but it is a step up! Thak you, will try encouraging play, and then try to feed him, maybe one day he will try the playing material himself :)

[@davide8831]

Great timing! Should start in next month or so

[@EmmaHubbard]

Good luck!

[@tranikawi-afedzi2042]

Hi Emma, My baby was born 8 weeks ago early, he is already 6 months. The pediatrician said we can start solids . Are there any cons to starting solids later r waiting until he is 7 months?

[@SNSDRukia]

hi, can i ask , i know it is not suppose to wipe the mouth until the meal is finished. but sometimes my baby ate puree and some near her nose area and she inhaled in, can i wipe the nose area if i see there is food in between the meal time? but not wiping the mouth area. thanks for helping :)

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi, yep I would give it a wipe. Just make sure to use a firm stroke when you wipe, rather than dabbing. Dabbing can be irritating.

[@lenayadinola5273]

My son is 8 months old and has been eating solids since 6 months. I am giving him purees he eats great but how can I help him play with it I've tried putting it straight on his tray and he does slap it and touch it but he doesn't know to put it into his mouth is this the right way to do it? Also when do I start introducing stage 2 purees?

[@thiamjoo]

With regards to baby's first solids, my daughter bought Organics HappyFamily Happybaby Apples, Blueberries, & Oats for her baby daughter. Sugar content is 13g. Instructions says once open must finish in 24 hours. So when she finishes the puree in a day that means she consumed 13g (3 teaspoons) of sugar. She weighs 8 kg. I weigh 68kg, about 8 times her weight. So if she consume 1 pouch a day, it is like I consume 8 pouches a day. 13g of sugar x 8 = 104g which is 26 teaspoons of sugar. That is a lot of sugar to consume in a day just from one source. Is it healthy for a baby to consume so much sugar in a day considering there are also other sources of sugar in her diet.

[@ogaufilechina9601]

Yes wooow wonderful

[@aideris4139]

Dear Emma, I may be over worried, but I’m under the impression that if i let my bub touch the food and “accidentally” discovered it by putting into her mouth she’d might bit a chunk off and choke. How should I approach on this matter? Currently spoon feeding her and get a bit disheartened when she doesn’t eat that much. I got over this by increasing frequency of feeding and thinking of letting her explore on the food itself but the possibility of her choking is keeping me from it.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @A Ideris your not alone. A lot of parents worry their little one is going to accidentally choke on food. What you can do to help alleviate your fear is present her with food that you know she is safe to eat. It might be good to check in with her doctor on what food is safe for her to accidentally place in her mouth based on her age.

[@asingh4152]

Do you have any video on the sleep hygiene? My 5 month old still keeps waking up at night and wife keeps feeding him whenever he wakes up.

[@archanagurung1060]

Hi mam . My baby will turn 5 months and in nepal we usually introduce solids to the baby girl at this age so would like to ask what liquid foods that I could start apart from homemade ceralac and at what intervals I can give her the food

[@reyanshsworlds5229]

Hii mam which solid food is good for 8 months baby