What stage of feeding is baby in at 13-18 months?

At this age, your toddler is just getting better every day with feeding!

They should be using a cup regularly, and getting used to holding and drinking from a cup.

They should also be eating an increasing variety of coarsely chopped table foods.

Feeding Milestones at 13-18 Months

• Can use open cup independently

• Should be able to eat most foods by 1 year and participate in family mealtime

• Increases variety of chopped table foods

Appropriate Foods at 13-18 Months

• With pediatrician’s approval, milk is typically introduced at 1 year old

• Fruit cut into small cubes or strips

• Bite-sized, soft, cooked vegetables like zucchini or broccoli

• Mixed food textures: macaroni and cheese, casseroles

• Finger foods like: – Small pieces of bread/bagel – Shredded or small pieces of meat/tofu – Low sugar cereal – Soft fish

Feeding Tips at 13-18 Months

• Encourage self-feeding with utensils

• Remember that your job is to provide healthy, safe food options to your baby and your baby is in charge of how much to eat

• Common choking hazards: – Hot dogs – Nuts – Whole grapes – Popcorn – Hard, sticky, gooey candy