| Beginner Eaters | |
| Age | 4-8 months |
| Physical Signs | Supported sitter Pushes up on arms (on tummy) with straight elbows Moves head forward to reach spoon Turns head away from spoon when full |
| Eating Methods | May push food out with tongue at first Moves food forward and back in mouth with tongue |
| Advanced Beginner Eaters | |
| Age | 5-9 months |
| Physical Signs | Sits independently Picks up and holds small objects Leans toward spoon or food |
| Eating Methods | Reaches for food Points toward food Slows eating when full Tightens lips or pushes food way when full Presses upper lip to draw food into mouth Rakes food toward self into fist Transfers food from one hand to other Drinks from parent held cup |
| Intermediate Eaters | |
| Age | 6-10months |
| Physical signs | Learns to crawl May pull up to stand |
| Eating Methods | Reaches and points to food when hungry Shows excitement for food when hungry Pushes food away when full Slows eating when full Moves tongue side to side of mouth for mashing food Plays with spoon and brings to mouth, not self feeding Self feeding with fingers Holds cup independently Holds small foods between thumb and index finger |
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