In this episode, I address a listener's concern about spoon feeding their 14-month-old baby who prefers finger foods. The listener's baby was born prematurely, and weight gain has been a struggle despite offering various foods. I explore two key aspects: developmental readiness and growth. Developmentally, we consider the baby's corrected age and milestones, emphasizing that every child progresses uniquely. Regarding spoon feeding, I provide tips such as offering the spoon without pressure, modeling spoon usage, and preloading the spoon.I also discuss the importance of discussing growth concerns with a pediatrician, ensuring a high-fat diet for proper development, and the value of bringing the baby to the family table. Lastly, I recommend additional resources on our website for self-feeding tips, developmental milestones, mistakes to avoid, and responsive feeding.What Youll Learn About My Baby Wont Spoon Feed+ The importance of developmental readiness and growth in spoon feeding babies+ Tips for encouraging independent eating and addressing concerns about weight gain in young babies+ Understanding the developmental milestones of premature babies and their impact on feeding+ Strategies for introducing spoon feeding to a self-feeding baby+ The role of fat-rich foods in the diet of a young baby and promoting healthy growth+ The benefits of including babies in family meals and establishing a positive feeding environment+ Recommendations for offering solids before liquids to encourage appetite in young children+ Additional resources and articles on self-feeding tips, feeding milestones, responsive feeding, and starting solids// FeatureSign up for my FREE Newsletter, The Munchhttps://thenourishedchild.com/munchThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/Self-Feeding Tips for Babies and Toddlershttps://thenourishedchild.com/self-feeding-tipsBaby Changes and Feeding: What to Expecthttps://thenourishedchild.com/infant-development-what-to-expect-with-nutrition4 Mistakes that Slow Baby Self-Feedinghttps://thenourishedchild.com/baby-feeding-mistakes-avoidWhat is Responsive Feedinghttps://thenourishedchild.com/responsive-feedingThe Smart Moms Guide to Starting Solidshttps://amzn.to/3oFVOLlFREE ResourceA New Book is Coming! Get on the list to be the first to know when!https://thenourishedchild.com/size-wise// GOT QUESTIONS?Want your burning question answered in our podcast? Get the answers straight from Jill Castle. Drop your questions through this linkhttps://www.speakpipe.com/TheNourishedChildpodcast// Follow and Subscribe!Podcast Showhttps://thenourishedchild.com/itunesYouTubehttps://thenourishedchild.com/youtubeSpotifyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/spotifyApple Podcasthttps://thenourishedchild.com/applepodcastStitcherhttps://thenourishedchild.com/stitcherRSShttps://thenourishedchild.com/libsynrss// LinksLearn more about The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/about-usLearn more about Jill Castlehttps://jillcastle.com/about-jillListen to The Nourished Child Podcasthttps://jillcastle.com/podcast// Follow Jill on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.childPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRDTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/pediRDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle/Note: This description may contain affiliate links to products I recommend as a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist. If you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!Also, this channel provides general advice. It does not offer individualized nutrition interventions, instructions or counseling. Please consult with your primary healthcare provider with health concerns or for medical advice.
