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Baby Food (1)
At four to five months, babies start showing an interest in what adults are eating and start drooling.
These are signs that your baby is ready for baby food.
Baby food tips
- Create a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Say “Yum!” and demonstrate how to chew.
- This is a time for your baby to learn that there are many flavors other than milk. At first, give your baby one spoonful of one kind of baby food. Then increase the amount and variety of baby foods according to your baby’s stool and appetite.
- Try to feed your baby at the same times every day to create a daily routine.
- Don’t compare your baby to other babies. Take it slow, don’t panic, and have fun!
- If you use a lot of vegetables in your cooking, you can turn part of your family meal into baby food.
- If you suspect your baby has an allergy, consult your doctor.
Swallowing（5-6 months）
Baby begins to close her mouth and swallow
Syrupy, sticky
Gumming（7-8 months）
Baby begins to “chew” her food with her upper jaw before swallowing
Soft enough to break with tongue（tofu）
Biting（9-11 months）
Baby bites off food and chews before swallowing
Soft enough to break with gums
Eating （12-15 months）
Baby chews with gums, moves food around with tongue, and swallows
Soft enough to chew with gums