Feeding & Breastfeeding

Which comes first: Finger foods or spoon?

1 of 3
by Tzan Alexander

I would have to say that's a resounding YES for finger foods first! Babies look at the world with such curiosity and fascination. Every sight, sound, smell, taste and touch...read more
2 of 3
by Jennifer Hill

So far, the arguments I have seen are describing the tendency a baby has of putting everything within reach into his or her mouth, and that means that finger foods come first. H...read more
3 of 3
by Jessica Hershberger

Which comes first:Finger foods or spoon? The fingers come first, that is the way a child should learn to eat first, then work it's way up to a spoon. Babies don't know how to...read more

1 of 2
by Judith Bonawitz

Many people can say finger foods come first. I vote for spoon first. My children where breastfeed. But when my children where about four months old. I feed them with a spoon fir...read more
2 of 2
by Les Scammell

What came first the finger or spoon. Depends on who you ask. The baby says throw away the spoon just give me my food. Mum says keep things clean and tidy and learn manners from ...read more

Join the Debate now.
Write your point of view.

Feeding & Breastfeeding: Should babies be put on feeding schedules or fed on demand?; Does breastfeeding cut food allergy risk?; Does breastfeeding prevent pregnancy?; Which is the best baby formula: Milk or soy?; Is there a difference between nursery water and bottled spring water?; Should women be allowed to breastfeed in public areas?

Helium, Inc.

200 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810 USA