The Parent of a 12-Month-Old Says,"He Pushes the Spoon Right

question 6

Multiple Choice

The parent of a 12-month-old says,"He pushes the spoon right out of my hand and screams when I feed him.I can't let him feed himself,he makes too much of a mess." The best response is:

• A) "It's important not to give in to this kind of temper tantrum at this age."
• B) "Maybe you need to try a different type of spoon, one designed for children."
• C) "He is old enough to try to feed himself. Let's think of ways to limit the mess."
• D) "You should continue to feed him. Self-feeding may interfere with adequate nutrition."

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