Colorful Meal

Baby Mealtime

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As you feed your child, put a bright dishcloth, towel, or scarf over your shoulder. Do they notice it? Do they look back and forth between your face and the colors? Talk to them about the different colors or patterns as they do.

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A “Colorful Meal” creates a change of scene that invites your child to notice the details of what is going on around them. Paying attention is an important skill for learning.

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