Latches onto nipple or bottle
Tongue moves forward and back to suck
Drinks 2 oz. to 6 oz. of liquid per feeding, 6 times per day
Sucks and swallows well during feeding
Shows interest in food
Opens mouth as spoon approaches
Moves pureed food from front of mouth to back
Begins to eat cereals and pureed foods
Increases variety of coarsely chopped table foods
Holds and drinks from a cup
In a high chair, holds and drinks from a bottle
Begins to eat thicker pureed and mashed table foods
Enjoys teethers that can massage sore and swollen gums during teething
Stays full longer after eating
Starts to look and reach for objects, such as food, that is nearby
Shows strong reaction to new smells and tastes
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 (banana slices, cooked pasta)
Might be ready to start self feeding with utensils
Enjoys a greater variety of smells and tastes
