Not feeling hungry? - Improve chewing skills with teething toys

What you need 

• Two teething toys: one for you, one for your baby 

What to do 

1. Show your baby how to put the teething toy in your mouth and then create exaggerated mouth movements while you chew on it.  
2. When your baby copies you, praise them. 

Good to know 

Learning to chew can take time, and teething toys can be really useful for this. Chewing food well is good for digestion, so teaching your baby how to do it now should instill great habits for life. While you practise chewing on a teething toy, demonstrate how to chew for longer periods of time. Don’t worry if it feels a little odd – only your baby’s eyes are on you!