Trying and Tasting

Activity

Baby is developing taste and smell. Offer baby different types of foods. If baby doesn’t enjoy a food, try it again on a different day. It often takes multiple tries before learning to like a new food.

Helps baby develop their senses of taste and smell and learn which foods they like.

Related Basics

When does sensory development begin?

Related Milestones

Eating an increasing variety of food

10–12 Months

Ready to try soft-cooked vegetables, soft fruits, and finger foods (banana slices, cooked pasta)

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

Baby Milestones App

Activities for Baby

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