7 Baby Feeding Mistakes We All Make (And How to Fix Them)

Rookie mistakes I made: 1) Using wrong bottle design – smooth bottles slip out constantly. Get bottles babies can grip! 2) Waiting too long for self-feeding – could've started at 6 months. 3) Making feeding too complicated – one good design beats 47 types. 4) Fighting the mess – embrace it with big splash mats. 5) Cheaped out on bottles – quality pays off. 6) Comparing to other babies – every kid develops differently. 7) Not asking for help – your pediatrician and other Sarasota parents are resources. Bonus mistake: stressing too much. Success means adequate nutrition, increasing independence, and enjoying mealtimes. Real life is messy and imperfect – and that's fine! 🌴