Navigating Feeding Fears: A Parent's Guide to Mealtime Anxiety

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It’s completely normal for new parents to experience anxiety around feeding their little ones. The pressure to get it ‘right’ – worrying about choking, quantity, and developmental milestones – can be overwhelming. This article will address common feeding fears, provide reassurance, and offer practical tips for making mealtimes less stressful. We’ll discuss age-appropriate feeding, safe eating practices, and strategies for encouraging a positive relationship with food, empowering parents to feel more confident and less alone in their feeding journey.

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