Meal time offers a great opportunity for your child to practice and perfect new motor skills. The acts of picking up food with the fingers and grasping a spoon and fork will not only help your child’s dexterity, but also teach self-sufficiency.
Your baby has a very sensitive digestive tract and is not used to even the smallest amount of bacteria that might be lingering in your household. To protect your baby’s health, it is important to handle all food items and food stuff carefully.