Select a Stage

The first step in generating a menu is to select your child's developmental stage from those shown below. To help you decide which stage your child is in, move your mouse pointer over each stage icon until descriptive text appears. Click the Select button for the stage that best describes the child for whom you are planning.

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  Birth

  • Makes crawling type motions with her legs
  • Enjoys bold colors as vision continues to develop
  • Smiles, frowns, and grimaces
  • Reaches for you when she wants attention
  
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  Supported Sitter

  • Sits with help or support
  • On tummy, pushes up on arms with straight elbows
  • Moves pureed food forward and backward in mouth with tongue to swallow
  
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  Sitter

  • Sits independently
  • Picks up and holds small objects in hands
  • Reaches for food or spoon when hungry
  • Uses upper lip to help clear food off spoon
  
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  Crawler

  • Crawls with stomach off the floor
  • May pull self up to stand
  • Begins to self feed with fingers
  • Begins to use jaw to mash food
  
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  Toddler

  • Stands alone and begins to walk alone
  • Feeds self easily with fingers
  • Begins to use spoon and fork
  • Bites through a variety of textures
  
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  Toddler 2+

  • Runs well without falling
  • Sits in booster or child’s seat at family meals
  • Chews more skillfully and efficiently
  • Mastering use of spoon and fork