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QUIZ:
Is Your Baby Ready to Get Started on Solids?
Sometime during
your baby's first year, it'll be time to start adding solid foods
to his diet. But how do you know when he's ready for a spoon and a
high chair? Take our quiz and find out if it's time to start feeding
your baby solids.
Sometime during
your baby's first year, it'll be time to start adding solid foods
to his diet. But how do you know when he's ready for a spoon and a
high chair? Take our quiz and find out if it's time to start feeding
your baby solids.
1. How old is your baby?
Under 4 months
4 to 6 months
Over 6 months
2. Was your baby born prematurely?
Yes
No
3. Does your baby still instinctively push objects out of his mouth
with his tongue?
Yes
No
Not sure
4. Does your
family have a history of food allergies?
Yes
No
Not sure
5. Can your baby hold her head up on her own?
Yes
No
6. Can your baby sit up on her own?
Yes
No
7. Does your
baby look at the food you're eating?
Yes
No
Not sure
8. Does your baby try to grab food when he sees it?
Yes
No
9. When you've tried to feed your baby with a spoon:
She moves her head towards the spoon
She backs away from the spoon
She spits the food out
You haven't tried yet
10. Has your
baby doubled his birth weight?
Yes
No
Not sure
11. Can your child pick up small items?
Yes
No
Your
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questions or concerns you might have regarding your or your child's
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