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May need head support May be gaining head control Uses sucking pattern from breast or bottle
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Sits with help or support On tummy, pushes up on arms with straight elbows Moves pureed food forward and backward in mouth with tongue to swallow
GERBER® GOOD START® Gentle Formula
Sits independently Picks up and holds small objects in hands Reaches for food or spoon when hungry Uses upper lip to help clear food off of spoon
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Crawls with stomach off the floor May pull self up to stand Begins to self-feed with fingers Begins to use jaw to mash food
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Stands alone and begins to walk alone Feeds self easily with fingers Begins to use fork and spoon Bites through a variety of textures
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Runs well without falling Chews more skillfully and efficiently Mastering use of spoon and fork Sits in booster seat or child seat at family meals
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Independent Eating
Even if your baby is breastfeeding or using a bottle, now (around age 6-8 months) may be the time to let her practice holding a cup. Babies this age are eager to try new skills—and waiting until your baby is a year old may make it more difficult.
Start with a soft-spout sippy cup, one with handles may be best. First show her how to hold the cup for drinking. Then lift it to your mouth. Babies love to imitate, so she’ll likely try to do what you’re doing. It’s okay and appropriate to let her play with and explore the cup in the beginning.
Place a little water in the cup and hold it to her mouth. Slowly tilt the cup and encourage your baby to sip to get the liquid. She may spit it out at first or cough a little. Eventually she’ll get used to the liquid and will be able to swallow without any trouble.
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