Independence at Mealtime

Repeat and add to what they say and do: During snack time, notice your baby’s actions. You might start out by saying, “It’s snack time, let’s eat our blueberries.” Notice if your baby is reaching for blueberries, and connect the sequence of actions: “You just picked up your blueberry, great job! Can you put the berries in your mouth? Chew, chew, chew!”