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Using a Fork & Spoon
Don't be afraid of the mess
Your child doesn't yet have full control over his hands so it will be a while before he or she is capable of eating in any neat way. That is okay! The mess is part of the learning process. This time is important to get your child comfortable with spoon and fork so let them experiment. If your child accepts your offer to help put the food on the fork and spoon, hand the fork and spoon back to your child for them to put the food in his mouth by himself and then applaud your child for eating with the utencil.
Try to buy forks and spoons made for toddlers. They are easy for them to handle and they are safe. Let them practice using their spoon with thick foods like yogurt or apple sauce. It is easier and they will enjoy the accomplishment. Try soft cheese, meatballs or steamed carrots with the fork. Don?t give him plastic disposable forks. The prongs on those break easily and can scratch your little one or worse - choke them.
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