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Tray Time

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Place baby-safe foods, like applesauce or yogurt, on Baby’s tray and encourage play with a spoon.

Helps Baby develop feeding skills.

Related Milestones

Eating an increasing variety of food

9–12 Months

Related Abilities

Is beginning to play with spoon at mealtime and may get loaded spoon to mouth

Is able to enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells (9-12 months)

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