Our baby, who only drank breastmilk or formula, is finally eating food! Starting solids around 6 months brings immense excitement and fear to parents at the same time. "Which ingredient should I start with?", "What if the baby chokes?" The dining table can easily become a battlefield, but there are ways to truly enjoy this messy yet marvelous process.

Body: The key to successful solid feeding lies in proper posture and being equipped with the right tools.

• Safe Eating Posture, the 90-90-90 Rule: When eating solids, the baby should sit in a highchair with their hips, knees, and ankles each at a 90-degree angle. The role of the footrest is especially crucial. If their feet are dangling in the air, the baby feels unstable and cannot focus on eating, which can impair their ability to chew and swallow.

• The Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) Trend: Recently, instead of parents spoon-feeding purees, baby-led weaning—where the baby picks up food themselves to develop touch and taste—has gained huge popularity. If you choose this method, it's best to cut the food into stick shapes so the baby can easily grasp and eat it.

• Suction Plates and Bibs to Prevent Disasters: Babies love gravity experiments. Prepare a strong silicone suction plate so they don't throw their dishes on the floor. Also, a waterproof bib with a wide pocket to catch falling food is a must, not an option, to save you the trouble of changing clothes.

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