They know when to move on to the next step. When your baby gives you the weight, physical, and sensory cues listed here, you can offer the first supplemental foods. Use ideas from this guideline to make learning to eat from a spoon as easy as possible for you and your baby. Observe your baby's mealtime communication, mouth, and learning cues during the first week to decide whether you'll continue to offer supplemental foods or whether you will wait for another week or two. The baby who is growing rapidly and always seems hungry may need extra calories from supplemental foods to support growth and satisfy hunger.
Supplemental foods are foods fed in addition to the baby's regular diet of breast milk or formula.
Weighs 13 lbs. Physical cues tell us that the child is developing good control of the head and trunk which support mouth skills for eating. Holds the head up and supports weight on the forearms when lying on the tummy. Pushes up on the arms with straight elbows when lying on the tummy. Holds the head up while sitting on a lap.