Tools
Choose from a variety of unique online tools to guide you through this exciting time in your life. They're easy to use and packed with practical and priceless information. Select one of the tools below and get started today!
Select Your Child's Milestone Symbol™!
Click on one of the Milestone Symbols below to see tools appropriate for your child's development.
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.
Roll over the milestones below to learn more:
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
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