Self-Care Development: Feeding

Question 1

When does munching occurs?

Answer 1

at 4-5 months

Consist of phasic bite and release of a soft cookie

Question 2

At 6 months infant can

Answer 2

Have strong up and down movement of the tongue

Question 3

At the age 7-8 months infant can ?

Answer 3

begin mastication of soft and mashed foods with diagonal jaw movement

Question 4

At the age 9 months baby can ?

Answer 4

move tongue laterally making mastication of soft and mashed food effective.
Able to drink from a cup

Question 5

At the age 12 months baby can?

Answer 5

move jaw more firm and have rotary chewing movement allowing for a good bite on a hard cookie

Question 6

At the age 24 months toddler can?

Answer 6

Chew most meats and raw vegetables.

Question 7

Finger- feeds self a portion of meals consisting of soft table food at what age?

Answer 7

9-13 months

Question 8

When does a child starts to use a spoon ?

Answer 8

12-14 months

Question 9

When does a child starts to successfully use a spoon?

Answer 9

15-18 months

Question 10

When does a child shows interest in using a fork?

Answer 10

24-30 months