First Time Foods

Finger feeds self

10–12 Months

Eating an increasing variety of food

10–12 Months

Enjoys a greater variety of smells and tastes

10–12 Months

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)

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