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Your Baby Says No to the Spoon. Now What?

You’ve lovingly prepared the purée, positioned the high chair just right… and your baby clamps their mouth shut or turns their head away ans says no to the spoon. Sound familiar? Many babies go through a phase of rejecting the spoon and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. Whether it’s a preference for independence, texture sensitivity or just a bad day, there are gentle ways to move forward. Wondering what to try next, from finger foods to responsive feeding techniques? Here’s how to make mealtimes less stressful and more successful when the spoon gets a hard no.

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