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Milestone Symbols™

We've made understanding your child's nutrition simpler. Start by selecting one of the distinctive color-coded icons that we call "Milestone Symbols™." Each Milestone Symbol is associated with specific cues that reflect your child's current stage of development - Birth, Supported Sitter, Sitter, Crawler, Toddler, or Preschooler. There's also a Pregnancy Milestone Symbol to indicate information especially for the mom-to-be.

Pregnancy

  • First Trimester
  • Second Trimester
  • Third Trimester

Birth

  • Makes crawling-type motions with her legs
  • Enjoys bold colors as vision continues to develop
  • Smiles, frowns and grimaces
  • Reaches for you when she wants attention

Supported Sitter

  • 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

Sitter

  • 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

Crawler

  • 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

Toddler

  • Stands alone and begins to walk alone
  • Feeds self easily with fingers
  • Begins to use spoon and fork
  • Bites through a variety of textures

Preschooler

  • Runs well without falling
  • Sits in a booster seat or child's seat at family meals
  • Chews more skillfully and efficiently
  • Mastering use of spoon and fork