How to teach a baby to use a spoon or cup

How do you teach your baby to use an open cup or a spoon by themselves? Baby-led weaning doesn’t just mean eating finger foods by hand…your baby can learn to self-feed by spoon and start drinking from an open cup as early as 6 months of age.

In this video we’re looking at how you can help your baby start eating with baby-led weaning spoon and drinking from an open cup instead of a sippy cup - on their own - by 1 year of age.

00:00 - 00:16 Introduction to open cup drinking and self-feeding by spoon
00:17 - 01:23 Secrets to self-feeding for babies
01:24 - 02:42 When do babies start using a spoon?
02:43 - 03:35 Which spoon is best for baby-led weaning?
03:36 - 04:04 Open cup drinking for babies
04:05 - 05:19 How and when to start open cup drinking
05:20 - 05:54 Don’t wipe your baby’s face during meals
05:55 - 07:02 Best open cup for baby-led weaning
07:03 - 07:14 Where to learn more about cups and spoons in infant feeding

All of the information provided in this video is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to supersede or replace the guidance or instruction of your primary care practitioner. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding a medical condition. In the event of a medical emergency, contact your local emergency assistance.

Register for my free 75-minute online video training called “BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS”

Inside of this workshop I’m teaching you:

• How to safely start solid foods with your baby
• What foods to prep for the first 10 days of baby-led weaning
• Why your baby can SAFELY eat so many more foods than you might think!

Everyone on this free online workshop gets a copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list - which includes 20 high iron protein foods your baby can eat from 6 months of age on!

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Where else can you learn about baby-led weaning? I have tons more infant feeding resources for you on:

🌱 Help your baby safely learn to eat 100 FIRST FOODS™ when you join my digital program BABY-LED WEANING with Katie Ferraro: https://babyledweaning.co/program

💯 Grab your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS™ list on this free online video workshop BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-we...

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