A Stylish Seat
at the Table
mealtime
Snap a Shot
30 Seconds with Baby: Got spaghetti? Have the camera handy the first time (or any time) your baby tries an especially messy food. You’ll have to clean it up anyway, so why not create a cute keepsake at the same time?
Alternate Bites
30 Minutes with Baby: For variety, not to mention great facial expressions, give your baby one or two bites of food she’s familiar with, then try something new. Wait to see if she’s surprised, delighted or disappointed. Then go back to the known food. Switch back and forth until everything is gone or the little one’s clearly through.
Momgineer Tip #6
“I make my son a fruit and oatmeal smoothie and toss two tablespoons of frozen organic spinach. Your little one will enjoy drinking a “green milk shake” for breakfast — and he won’t even taste the spinach!”
- Heather S.
Mom to Fabian
In the Action
30 Minutes with Baby: Toddlers love being involved, so let yours stand on a stool while he “helps” you make the meal. Give him a job, such as putting all the chopped apples into a bowl, and savor the moment when he pops a few healthy bites along the way.
Calling Home
30 Minutes with Baby: Once she’s strapped into her high chair, any baby becomes a captive audience (and we mean that literally)! Use the opportunity to enjoy video chats with grandparents and other far away friends.
