my 15 month baby doesn't know yet hou to eat by herself...what can i do know?

Answer 1

First I would check w/ her pediatrician to make sure she is developing properly...if the answer is yes...then give her a spoon with her food and don't feed her...she will figure it out....

Answer 2

Let her use her hands. Is she able to use the pincher-grasp (can she pick up a cheerio with her thumb and forefinger pinching it?)

It takes a while to develop the ability to use a spoon - it's very difficult in terms of coordination. But they learn from an early age to put things in their mouths with their hands, so make her lots of finger foods, and supplement what you cant' get that way with mushed up food you feed her. Work on changing textures and thickness levels so she gets used to not only eating purree.

And I agree, you might talk to the doctor to rule out developmental delays, but she doesn't sound too off!

Answer 3

Is it because she doesn't want to eat by herself or you don't let her make the mess? In my case, it was the 2nd answer!

Cover the floor with the floor cover/plastic/newspaper. If you live in a warm area, undress her so washing her is easier. If you, like me, are living in BELOW FREEZING! temperature, get a big bib.

Don't expect her to start feeding herself overnight. When you are feeding her, have and extra plastic bowl/plate with a baby spoon and just a little bit of food in it specially for your little one. Give her the spoon and the bowl and let her play with it. Of Course she won't get any food in her mouth the first couple of times and the spoon will go in her mouth upside down. But let her do it and find her way, and cheer and encourage her every time she actually puts the spoon in her mouth.

Don't worry about the mess and she will master eating by herself shortly.... encourage her but don't push her.... all of us eventually started eating by ourselves one day!

Good luck!

Answer 4

Have you tried teaching her how to eat by herself? Some things children have to be taught and they learn things when they are ready. I started my daughter with finger foods when she was about 9 months olds, she had mastered finger foods like pieces of fruit and greens beans by the time she was a year old. When I had time to spare I would sit her at her high chair with her food and utencils and she would make a big mess by eventually she got it. At 18 months, she still makes a little mess, but she can feed herself.

Answer 5

Finger food on her highchair and stop feeding her yourself! She should have been semi-self feeding as soon as she was able to deliberately able to reach and grasp. Sit down at the table and snack or eat or have a cup of tea, but leave her to help herself.

Answer 6

If she is developmentally ok, start with finger foods. Give her things she can feed herself. Then work up to giving her a spoon. If she's watching you and she has a spoon she'll soon see what to do. Kids learn by example. They are constantly watching us.

Answer 7

No dont be worried cause alot of babys wont eat when there young, But you mit wont to try [putting the food on a lower table so when they get hungrey they can get some food there self. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Answer 8

Put the food in front of her and walk away. Watch for chocking though. If you are constantly in front of them, they won't and then they are waiting for you to feed them instead. Why work if someone else will. Let them experiment this stage for themselves. Doing is learning.

Answer 9

maybe give her things she can eat with her hands, then work up to using the spoon. the more you can make a game out of it, the better.

Answer 10

I totally agree with the other answer, leave her with a spoon , and let her go it'll be messy , but a learning curve for her and you....