Keep trying rejected foods
When you first offer your baby a new food, don't worry if she makes a face. She may simply be telling you that she doesn't recognize the food.
All babies are born with an inclination to reject new foods. In fact, research shows that it takes a baby up to 10 to 15 exposures before she may decide whether she likes a food. So have patience.
Here are some other tips for introducing new foods:
- Try a new food along with a familiar food, even mixing the two. For example, if your baby likes bananas, introduce peaches by mixing them with bananas.
- When introducing a new food, wait for your baby to open her mouth and just touch the tip of the spoon to her lip.
- Make eating a positive experience. Avoid pressuring her to try a new food.
- Respect your baby's signals—stop when she’s done, even if it's after just a taste.
- Set a good example. If you wrinkle your nose at a food or refuse to eat it, your baby may react the same way.