Developmental Feeding Continuum
Approximate
Developmental Age
|
Type of Food
|
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We recommend:
|
| 0-13 months
|
Breast milk/bottle (formula)
|
| 5-6 months
|
Thin baby food cereals
|
| 6-7 months
|
Thin baby food purees
(Gerber Stage 1)
|
| 7-8 months
|
Thicker baby food cereals and thicker baby food smooth
purees
(Gerber Stage 2)
|
| 8-9 months
|
Soft mashed table foods and table food smooth purees
|
| 9 months
|
Meltable Solids (i.e. Towne House crackers, Gerber
biter biscuits, graham crackers)
|
| 10 months
|
Soft Solids (i.e. bananas, Gerber Graduate fruits,
avocado)
|
| 11 months
|
Soft Single Texture Solids (i.e. muffins, soft pastas,
thin deli meat)
|
| 12 months
|
Soft Mixed Texture Solids
(Gerber Stage 3) (i.e. macaroni and cheese, French fries, lasagna)
|
| 12-14 months
|
Soft Table Foods
|
*It is important to note that this information depicts a general range of
development, and should only be used as a guide. If you have any concerns
regarding your child’s feeding development, we recommend that you contact a
pediatrician or speech-language pathologist.
