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Tips for feeding baby:Begin with small amounts (about a teaspoon) and gradually increase the amount to 1-2 teaspoons at a time.Progress to twice a day.Provide a variety of foods in soft textures such as pureed, mashed, finely minced, ground, or lumpy as well asfinger foods.First thing in the morning is a great time to give your baby a new common food allergen%u2014it is much easier towatch for a reaction during the day. Do not place food on the skin first, this can irritate the skin and bemistaken as an allergic reaction. Offer your baby a small amount on the tip of a spoon. Wait 10 minutes. If nosigns of a reaction develop, you can give the rest of the food as usual.Don%u2019t feed honey until they are 12 months old. It could make them very sick with infant botulism.Remember, cereal is a food not a drink. Never put cereal in a bottle.If your baby has trouble learning to swallow from a baby spoon or cup, talk to their doctor or healthcareprovider.The best way to warm foods up is by placing a bowl of food in another bowl of warm water. Heating food witha microwave can heat food unevenly. This could be dangerous for your baby. If you decide to use amicrowave, STIR food thoroughly for at least 30 seconds to get rid of any hot spots.Serve food from a dish, not directly from a jar of baby food. In addition to introducing bacteria to the food inthe jar, your baby%u2019s saliva contains enzymes which will digest the leftover food in the jar, making it thin andwatery.Most baby food in a jar that is not used can be kept in the refrigerator up to 3 days.To learn more about feeding your baby from 6 months to a year check outFeeding Your Baby: A guide to help you introduce solid foods.All About FluorideFluoride is a substance which makes teeth harder and helps to protect teeth from cavities. Fluoride is found insome tap water (municipal and private systems), fluoridated toothpaste, commercial drinks, and foods. Mostbabies don%u2019t need fluoride supplements, unless your dentist says it is needed. If you have questions aboutfluoride, call Public Health. The City of Owen Sound has fluoride in the water.For more information about teeth cleaning, check-ups and dental treatment for kids, including available programsthat cover expenses for those eligible, visit: Teeth cleaning, check-ups and dental treatment for kids |ontario.ca (https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-dental-care)Grey Bruce Public Health 519-376-9420 ext. 8 for the Dental Program.