Do you know mealtimes are a great opportunity to support children’s STEM learning?  Introduce STEM words, encourage your babies to explore and help them make a connection between words and real-life experiences. Describe the tastes and textures (sweet, soft, smooth, mush) while feeding your baby!

• To help position your child for feeding, use pillows, stacking boxes, or reams of paper to support their feet
• For children with low muscle tone, use a pillow or rolled up tower to support their trunk and body

• Use handled sippy cup for easy grasping
• Place an anti-slip mat below the plates/ bowls so they do not move
• Use long/bigger handled utensils for easier grasping

• Provide hand-over-hand support to help your child explore foods better
• Narrate/sign your child’s actions as they experiment with the foods