Feeding ability of your baby

Most children have a vigorous sucking ability at birth, although many do not perfect this skill until they are 4 weeks old. At 4 months, the infant will begin to show signs of waiting for food.

The infant will develop more tongue control, sticking out his or her tongue for the spoon. Between 5 and 6 months, the infants develop lip control and can bring their lips to a cup.

The hands also are developing at this age, and the child will be able to grab a bottle with both hands.

Between 6 and 9 months of age, the child will learn to remove food from the spoon and might be able to drink from a cup.

The child also will learn things like a cracker without any assistance. Between 9 and 12 months of age the infant will achieve better finger control and be able to grab small pieces of food

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