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Finger Food

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Approaches to Play and Learning (APL), Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    APL1.0b, CD-SS4.0a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    0-12 months

When the infant is ready, provide finger foods to practice picking up small items and to encourage self-feeding. Encourage the infant to help hold the cup or spoon as you feed him/her. Say, “Look at you, Tim! You are picking up your cereal.”

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