Family Meals

Activity

Have baby join you at the table during mealtime so they notice the different foods you are eating. Share new, safe, bite-sized foods from your plate.

Helps expose baby to different smells and sights.

Related Milestones

Eating an increasing variety of food

10–12 Months

Finger feeds self

10–12 Months

Enjoys a greater variety of smells and tastes

10–12 Months

Related Abilities

Is able to use fingertips to pick up small objects, such as small pieces of food (10-12 months)

Is able to enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells (10-12 months)

Is generally happy when not hungry or tired (10-12 months)

Popular Resources

Areas of Development

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Activities for Baby

Tummy Timer

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