Too Soon to Spoon? How to Know When Your Child is Ready for the Spoon.
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Too Soon to Spoon? How to Know When Your Child is Ready for the Spoon.
Starting utensils is a huge step for baby and parents. Over the past four years, Jess and I have had the opportunity to discuss this challenging stage with several pediatric feeding specialists. While I am not an expert, I thought I would take a few minutes to share what we’ve learned. Here are a few questions we hear.
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The Truth About Food Pouches - The New York Times
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