Giving the food Sit your baby in an upright position halfway through her feeding. Scoop up some food on a small spoon and insert it gently between her lips. Don’t push the spoon in too far or your baby may gag. She may take a month or so to get used to using a spoon.

Messy baby Your baby may push more food out than she takes in. Gently scrape the excess onto her lips; she will turn away once she’s had enough.