Slowly introduce the spoon to your child with first weaning foods. Initially, your child may reject the spoon as they are accustomed to the natural reflexes of drinking milk. However, with practice and patience, your child will gradually learn to open their mouth when the spoon is placed close to their lips and close theirmouths when the spoon is being pulled out. When they have mastered eating first weaning foods, you may want to introduce liquids using the spoon.