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5 easy steps encouraging baby-led feeding

By now your toddler is really getting the hang of self-feeding. And you're probably used to messy mealtimes!

The first 8 years are crucial for a baby's brain growth, forming the basis for future learning. Movement, language, emotion, and problem-solving are vital brain functions.

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Review tips for educating caregivers about complementary feeding for infants.

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Learn about how complementary feeding is defined, including spoon-feeding, baby-led weaning, and baby-led feeding.

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Starting solid foods is a new and exciting step in your baby’s eating development, but it often comes with many questions.

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

The food you give your kids will help them grow in so many ways beyond the physical. It will expose them to new smells and textures.