Baby cries when spoon approaches his mouth?

Having feedings pass with this much resistance is frustrating, but usually it's not something you're doing—it comes from a developmental stage your baby is going through. Between 6-12 months, many babies go through a kind of "uncertainty" or "control" phase when transitioning to solids: the spoon is a foreign object to them, and it's instinctive to reject something approaching their mouth.

First, check something: are you offering food when your baby is actually hungry? A very hungry baby gets impatient, a very content baby shows no interest. The ideal moment is 30-45 minutes after waking. Also, it's important that your baby's feet are firmly on the ground or footrest in the high chair; dangling feet create discomfort.

Something to try: give the spoon to your baby to hold and explore. Try feeding with a different spoon while he holds one. Sometimes giving him control (holding the spoon) reduces resistance. Or put a few options in front of him (like steamed broccoli florets, yogurt, avocado slices) and let him pick and bring them to his mouth (baby-led weaning style). I mean turning mealtime into an exploration, not a performance.

If the crying at seeing the spoon lasts more than 2-3 weeks or if your baby's weight gain slows, I recommend checking with your pediatrician.