Around 6 months of age, babies begin eating pureed foods, and after about a month, they will start eating some small whole pieces and, if allowed, will begin to pick them up with their hands.
By 7 months, the baby is gaining better skills with their hands and fingers. Bringing food to their mouth helps develop hand-eye coordination. Initially, they will not be very skilled and will grab the food with their whole hand, pushing it with their palm. Over time, their skills improve, and they will be able to pick up food with their fingers and bring it to their mouth easily.
Some families allow babies to freely take food with their hands, while others reject this practice; extremes are not ideal. The most beneficial approach is to feed the baby with a spoon while simultaneously allowing them to take some food with their hands. Touching the food lets the baby learn about texture and increases motor flexibility. For example, you can give the baby puree with a spoon and place pieces of vegetables on the plate for the baby to pick up with their hands. The vegetables will attract the baby’s attention due to their shape and color, so the baby is unlikely to grab the puree with their hands, but if you offer only puree, the baby will have no other choice.
Additionally, you can give snacks that the baby can pick up with their hands, such as pieces of bread, cookies, cereals, fruit, vegetables, pasta, cheese, ham, etc. Avoid giving hard foods, grapes, candies, etc., because babies tend to swallow before chewing, and these foods can cause choking. ALWAYS supervise your baby when giving whole foods and never leave them alone while eating.
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