Product Description

Gerber Graduates Puffs Gerber Graduates Puffs are delicious snacks made with whole-grain goodness that melts in babys mouth. These whole-grain snacks can help your child master self-feeding, because they're just the right size for learning to pick up. They're nutritious, too, with eight vitamins and minerals to help support healthy growth and development.This product should only be fed to seated, supervised children who are accustomed to chewing solid foods. At A Glance Picking Up Finger-FeedingAt around 8 months, your Crawler will be able to grasp and pick up small pieces of food. She wont have mastered this yet, and she may start by using her entire hand and all her fingers, but let her experiment. With practice, shell refine her finger movements and develop the ability to skillfully pick up one piece of food with just her thumb and forefinger. Dont worry about how messy finger-feeding can be. It helps develop motor skills, particularly hand-eye coordination, and it makes her feel more independent. Foods fit for finger-feeding are: Babies at the Crawler stage still have small tummies, so its best to offer three meals and two snacks a day. Snacks play an important role in a healthy diet, and with all sorts of different shapes and sizes to choose from, can help her master self-feeding. Since this is when your baby learns to mash and chew, the first snacks you choose should dissolve easily. When she starts to get the hang of it, she can try more textured snacks. Frequently Asked Questions How will I know when my child is ready for Graduates products?

Graduates offers a line of products that are appropriate for the Crawler, Toddler, or Toddler 2+ (ages 2 years and up) stage of your childs development. Read the package for the developmental cues that indicate your child may ready for each product. My baby is a picky eater. How can I get her to try new foods?

Your baby is growing up right before your eyes! She laughs. She waves bye-bye. And she may turn her head away from the spoon if she doesnt want to try a new food. If that sounds familiar, here are some hints for feeding your finicky eater: Though mealtime may seem challenging right now, your persistence will pay off. Youll be helping your child establish healthy eating habits. If your child doesnt seem to like a new food, dont be discouraged. Some experts say it may take a minimum of 10 exposures to a new food before he may decide that he likes it.