Your step-by-step guide to texture
Once your baby has mastered smooth purees, it’s time to offer textured foods. Experience with different textures helps them develop the skills for chewing. Here’s how you might adapt foods from four main food groups.
From puree to pieces, your baby is on a journey of new discoveries. Here are some ideas to give your baby different textures to taste:
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