Skill· 6mo–12mo· 2 min
Self-Feeding Start
Parent offers finger foods and the agent coaches the parent to observe baby's reaching, grasping, hand-to-mouth coordination, and developing independence during self-feeding. This activity builds practical life skills through mealtime independence.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby in highchair. 4-6 small, safe finger food pieces on tray. Parent observing closely for safety. Bib recommended. Messy floor expected!
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneFeeds self with fingersBody· 11mo–16mo· core
- MilestonePincer grasp for small objectsBody· 8mo–12mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneRaking graspBody· 6mo–9mo· core
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneSignals feeding readiness refusalBody· 4mo–6mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneGestures wants or needsMind· 10mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon