Developmental Feeding Milestones

By: Colleen Riordan, SLP

If you are a new parent or grandparent, you may be wondering when your “little one” will start self feeding. Here is a quick guide on what to expect.

12 months

·      Finger-feed mashed table foods

·      Begin drinking from a straw

2 years old

·      Eat a variety of textures and use a spoon fairly efficiently

·      Drink from a cup without loss of liquid from mouth

3 years old

·      Eat foods from all basic food groups, and be able to try new foods at least once