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In a high chair, holds and drinks from a bottle
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Begins to eat thicker pureed and mashed table foods
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Enjoys teethers that can massage sore and swollen gums during teething
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Stays full longer after eating
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Starts to look and reach for objects, such as food, that is nearby
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Shows strong reaction to new smells and tastes
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