@mamaot_shannon: When starting solids around 6 months, bigger pieces of food are actually be safer than small pieces‼️ A baby’s airway is still very small at this age at about ¼ inch in diameter. This means small pieces of food that have been diced or cut up or shredded can be more likely to completely block the airway if they enter it. Instead, offer foods in large, graspable pieces that baby can hold onto and bring to their mouth themselves. Think: 🍓 A whole or large strawberry 🍌 Half of a banana 🥦 A large, soft piece of broccoli 🥑 A thick slice of avocado ##babyledweaning##startingsolids ##feedingtips##babyledweaningideas##infantfeeding

Shannon | Pediatric OT

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