Eating what the family eats
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Life becomes much simpler when children start eating a chopped, mashed-up version of what the rest of the family eats. For most children, this is around the 12-month mark. As well as waving goodbye to the liquidiser and masher, this is a great opportunity to reassess your family’s meals and ask yourself: are they balanced, varied and nutritious?