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The main consideration in feeding a sixteen-month-old is eating together with us at the table. At this stage the baby will gradually want to eat independently. There is no harm in putting their hands in the rice, squishing it and bringing it to their mouth, trying to drink soup with their hands, or making a little mess.
Do not distract the child with television or toys, or by saying “a bird is passing,” “a plane is passing” or “look over there,” and slip a few bites into their mouth without their noticing. Letting the child go hungry is a better choice than feeding them this way without their awareness. Our most important task as adults is to eat our own meals properly and with enjoyment in front of the child. The baby will watch and imitate us. If we eat well, our child will eat well with us.
As for food content, everything harmful to adults is also harmful to children of this age. Remembering that we have a child at home, we can adjust our own diet and become healthier too. As a family we can eat more healthily, using better-quality fats and less salt.
