Infants should not be forced to eat when they are full.

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Infants have a natural ability to self-regulate their food intake and signals like turning away, closing their mouth, or pushing the spoon away indicate that they are full. Trying to force feed them can negatively affect their feeding behavior and create a risk for overfeeding, obesity, and feeding disorders. It is important to trust their hunger and fullness cues and follow a responsive feeding approach.

Infants Should Not Be Forced to Eat When They Are