@blwmealsapp: Chewing is a skill that develops through PRACTICE A little bit louder for the people in the back!! Hi Emma here- Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in feeding & swallowing. Babies learn to coordinate the movements of chewing by having opportunities to explore and manage appropriately prepared foods, not by waiting until they’re already “good at chewing.” > Think about offering developmentally appropriate textures that give your baby safe opportunity to practice. > No, that doesn’t mean handing your 6-month-old the same food you are eating and hoping for the best. How you prepare the food MATTERS. The size, shape, texture, and firmness should all be considered when offering foods to a new eater. Want a resource developed by pediatric feeding experts? Click the link in bio and we’ll send you the FREE Food Library in the BLW Meals app, where you can learn how to appropriately prepare and offer over 150+ foods by age and stage. Because babies don’t need to be perfect at chewing before they get to practice chewing. 💛 #startingsolids #babyfood #babyledweaning

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