March 5, 2019

When should I wean?

It’s hard for parents to follow their young child’s lead, especially when it comes to weaning. A child will nurse or use a bottle only as […]
March 5, 2019

My child puts everything in her mouth. What can I do?

During infancy, a child’s mouth is her main source of pleasure and satisfaction. She enjoys sucking at the breast or bottle, drinking warm milk, and sucking […]
March 5, 2019

Do other children drop food from the high chair?

Young children, especially between the ages of ten and eighteen months, tend to make a mess when they eat. As they sit in their high chairs, […]
March 5, 2019

When should my child use a spoon and fork?

Soon after a child begins sitting in a high chair, she will probably want to try feeding herself. At first, she’ll use her hands to pick […]