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How can I make sure my baby is eating enough while learning to eat with a spoon?

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If you are worried about your baby not getting enough food, try two spoons—one for you, and one for him. If he will let you, give him a mouthful in between his efforts.

Include finger foods with your baby's meals. Although your baby may not be good at using a spoon yet, she likes to feed herself. Having some finger foods at mealtime gives your baby some easy foods to eat.

Good finger foods are:
* Unsweetened round cereal and cereal puffs
* Cooked vegetable strips or slices (carrot, green beans, potato)
* Peeled, soft fruit wedges or slices (peach, pear, melon)
* Small, tender pieces of cooked and ground or shredded meat.

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