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Tool: Guides Article: Sharing family responsibilities
May need head support May be gaining head control Uses sucking pattern from breast or bottle
Tool: Guides Article: Your baby’s palate
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
Tool: Polls Article: 9 tips for stay-at-home parents
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
Tool: Polls Article: Sitter: Your 7-month-old
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
Tool: Polls Article: Growing on track
Stands alone and begins to walk alone Feeds self easily with fingers Begins to use fork and spoon Bites through a variety of textures
Tool: Babysitter Guide Article: Choking hazards: Not on the menu
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
Tool: Guides Article: 9 tips for stay-at-home parents
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Tool: Polls Article: Supported sitter: Your 4-month-old
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Get to know each other with cherished cuddles, first smiles, and adorable coos. Take time to bond as you nourish your little one during these gentle first feedings.
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