b'Copyrighted Material - Do Not Reproduce, Print, or Distributesampleis my baby every baby is different. ready to Some babies like to pick up soft foods and eat with their hands. Some babies prefer smooth, pureed food on a eat food? spoon. Some like both! You can offer foods on a spoon and as finger foods. Do what works for your baby.Around the age of 6 months, your baby may show signs of being ready. Around the age ofAround 9 to 12 months, 6 months, your babyyour baby may be able may grasp strips orto pick up small pieces of Watch for these signs thatsticks of soft foods usingfood with a thumb and your baby is ready to eat food: the whole hand.pointer finger. sits up and holds head steady This is called aThis is called acan grab large objects and bring thempalmar grasp. pincer grasp.to mouthopens mouth or reaches for food to show interest in what you are eatingswallows food, rather than pushing it back out with tongue*If your baby was born early, has difficulty swallowing, is not interested in picking up food, or has a family history of food allergies, talk to your health care provider before starting finger foods.2 introduction'