What stage of feeding is baby in at 10-12 months?

By 12 months, baby can begin drinking from an open cup. Just remember, spills happen! Alternate between giving your little one open cups and using straws; this will help develop different mouth muscles.

Feeding Milestones at 10-12 Months

• Finger feeds self

• Eating an increasing variety of food

• Begins to use an open cup

• Ready to try soft-cooked vegetables, soft fruits, and finger foods

• Might be ready to start self-feeding with utensils

• Enjoys a greater variety of smells and tastes

Appropriate Foods at 10-12 Months

• Breast milk and/or formula

• Couscous, rice, & quinoa

• Additional finger foods: – Scrambled egg yolk – Beans/legumes (lentils, black beans, pinto beans) – Ground meat – Sliced deli meat cut into small pieces – Strips of cheese – Bread, toast, crackers & muffins – Cooked pasta

Feeding Tips at 10-12 Months

• Baby should be eating 3 meals per day plus several healthy snacks

• Use chop option on food processor to serve baby the same meal you are eating at an appropriate consistency or mash with fork

• Serve snacks at consistent times so baby is hungry for meals

• Eat together at the table during mealtimes