When the baby is ready for his first real bites Do you throw it on the tray and end the day? No way! Here are 5 reasons your the baby will benefit from using a suction weaning set.
1.) Everything is About The Portions People
As a dietitian and nutrition specialist who has instructed thousands of families and healthcare professionals on how to handle baby-led weaning, the number one mistake I see parents and caregivers commit when baby is beginning solids has to do with portion size.
I’ve seen images on Instagram that show babies surrounded by piles protein. Also, servings of starches that even toddlers couldn’t be able to eat! Parents are left feeling disappointed or depressed when the child won’t eat “all of the meals” he was given.
Let’s be honest about portions The sizes of baby portions are less than you think!
A baby’s divided plate or mat can be a great way to keep portions under control. Don’t forget that your baby still receives most of the nutrients it needs from breastmilk or infant formula up until the age of one. The solid foods we serve are a good source of nutrition but also offer an opportunity for your baby to experiment with new tastes as well as textures, have fun and explore this new thing called food.
The baby-friendly baby plate me at home as well as in practice is one with two 2-oz as well as a 4-oz portion compartment, which is designed in the shape of an adorable smile.
You may only fill each section of the plate 1/4 or 1/2 full for babies who are starting to get started eating solid foods, but I love the visual of the reminder that less is not more in this case, and keeping portions small is more appropriate for babies and their tiny tummies.
2.) The variety is Spice of Life
Another advantage of using a split silicon baby mat is that it acts as a visual reminder of when baby should be eating different types of food.
We know that babies who have been exposed to a wider amount of food, tastes and flavors in the 6-18 months of their lives have an increased chance of becoming an eager eater with a lower risk of food preferences later in the course of.
So , what’s the most effective way to increase the exposure?
Make sure to introduce your child to three different meals at least two meals each day. There’s no reason that they ALL have to be different food items – repurposing meals without risk or including leftovers are excellent ideas.
But a divided plate with 3 separate segments helps remind you that baby should be exposed to a variety of different kinds of food and helps become accustomed to taking this approach at each meal.
3.) Plates and bowls minimize mess
You may think that adding plates or a baby bowl for your baby is going to create more dishes. And yes, it’s one (or two) more dishes to prepare. But I’d say having a baby’s table or bowl for the table actually helps cut DOWN on messy!
Feeding a baby – especially when it’s weaning with a baby, is somewhat messy endeavor. In my own experience, I’ve observed that infants who sit in front of the bowl or plate are more comfortable with less mess.
Baby’s who are just seated with food on a tray will move it from side to side , and the majority of it ends to the floor. If you have the divided areas of a mat or plate, baby can put food in mouths much more easily, meaning less of it ends up on the floor.
4.) Motor Skill Development
Little bowls or plates may help facilitate development of motor skills associated with eating.
The soft edge of the silicon bowl or plate edge, babies are able to begin raking food before actually getting some of it in her mouth!
5.) Making food Fun
Feeding your baby SHOULD be enjoyable The Happy Mat with its smiley facial design can help you do it. The 4 oz portion the mini mat is shaped like an actual smile situated just below the two 2-oz “eye” components.
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