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"Let Me Try" Food-Naming Game
Baby can do things all by himself now! Use your child's favorite foods to teach their names and encourage interaction.
Mommy, you used to do it all, but now it's time to teach baby to do some things all by himself. Start with this fun food game that will entice him to grab for things he want and teach him the right words for his much-wanted foods.
Step-by-Step:
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Place baby in high chair with teeny bites of his food on the tray. |
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Calling the food by name, place it in your mouth and declare "Mmm, this banana is sooo delicious!" |
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Now reach for baby's hand and help him imitate just what you did, always mentioning the name of the food. |
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End by telling him "I am so proud of you!" |
Materials:
High chair with feeding tray
Bib (optional)
Small pieces of cereal or fruit
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