Distracting Tools For Feeding Time?

tanyaspid · August 2012

I'm not sure if any other mom's are having this problem but when I feed my DD solids she will take a few spoon's nicely and then start blowing raspberries, and making a game out of it. I find I need to distract her with things so she doesn't realize I'm actually putting food in her mouth. I.e) give her a spoon to hold, feed in front of the t.v, sing songs, etc.

I know it's not what I'm feeding her cause we've tried an array of different stuff and she never did this until about a month ago. I think it's just a phase but makes feeding time very frustrating. Any suggestions on how to keep her distracted while feeding? I'm running out of ideas here.

monishabansal · August 2012

Puffs or other finger foods, or a sippy cup worked really well for us especially with a little bit of water in it.

PurpleDrewbie5 · August 2012

monishabansal:
Puffs or other finger foods, or a sippy cup worked really well for us especially with a little bit of water in it.

This for us too.

We use Earth's Best Pop Snax broken in half. My daughter was never that interested in purees so finger foods like fruit, Pasta, cheese etc. work better for us. It used to take me minimum 45 minutes to get her to eat 1/2 jar of baby food. It still takes her awhile to eat now but it doesn't matter because I'm not stuck spoon feeding her haha

melissa0726 · August 2012

I would start offering meals of just finger foods and let her feed herself. DD got to the point where she was tired of me spoon feeding her and was just playing and squirming in her chair. But once she was in charge of self-feeding, she got right down to business and now eats more than me at some meals! I still occasionally sneak spoonfuls of applesauce or yogurt between her bites, just to offer variety. But I think from what you are describing, it is a sign it's time for you to try to let her feed herself. GL!

fairy_diva · August 2012

We still do a lot of veggie purees mostly because my LO has a very bad gag reflex. He can feed himself crackers, toast and that type of texture but other foods tend to induce vomiting. He's gotten much better but happens. He's happy feeding himself toast while i spoon feed something else too.

loridiane20 · August 2012

Like the others I found if I put some puffs or those freeze dried yogurt melts on her tray that keeps her entertained while I can sneak spoonfuls in. she justs loves to feed herself. I also bought a little toy that suction cups to the tray

https://www.amazon.com/Sassy-80058-Illumination-Station/dp/B002J4U8PW/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1344646870&sr=1-1&keywords=sassy+illumination+station

she loves it and the suction cups works pretty well so she can spin it and it makes noise, basically keeps her attention instead of just having to stare at me!

CurbsideProphet · August 2012

I would go to finger foods and let LO be in control.

PansyPants · August 2012

monishabansal:
Puffs or other finger foods, or a sippy cup worked really well for us especially with a little bit of water in it.

We do this too.

I also don't feed LO purees so I use a fork and hand the fork to him and he puts it into his own mouth and then drops it for me to put more food on. Engaging him in the activity helps him to focus.