So, you’re ready to take the plunge and start your little one on solid foods—kudos to you! This journey can be a wild ride, so here are 10 essential tips to help ease the transition into solid feeding.
- Lay down a giant drop cloth on the floor. While the floor may not be spotless, there’s no need to make it worse with food splatters everywhere.
- You might want to cover the walls too. Pureed peas can create artwork on your walls that you don’t want to remember. Let’s keep those masterpieces confined to the high chair!
- Dress in your oldest, most worn clothes and tie your hair up. You probably already look like you just survived a toddler tornado!
- Strip your baby down to just a diaper and bib. A bare baby is a hungry baby—it’s science, folks!
- Keep a stack of damp washcloths within arm’s reach. Avoid baby wipes; they can get pricey, and you’ll be going through them faster than you can say “spaghetti night.”
- Have at least five baby spoons handy. They will mysteriously vanish or be deemed “icky” by your little one.
- Secure your baby in a high chair— or as they might call it, their personal torture chamber. Either way, they need to be strapped in!
- Don’t stress about wiping their mouth after every little mess. Seriously, ain’t nobody got time for that!
- Brace yourself for the possibility of needing a garden hose to rinse off your baby after meals. And don’t forget the high chair, table, floor, and walls—everything will need a cleanup!
- After all is said and done, pour yourself a glass of wine and soak in a warm bath. You’ve earned this break!
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Summary
Introducing solids to your baby can be messy but manageable with the right approach. From preparing your space to choosing the right feeding tools, these tips will help make the experience enjoyable for both you and your little one. Don’t forget to relax afterward—you deserve it!
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