12/03/2026
Seeing your baby watch you eat, grab for food, or show interest at the table is exciting. It’s one of the first signs parents notice and many assume it means it’s time to start solids.
But curiosity alone isn’t the same as readiness.
True readiness for solids involves a few important developmental foundations, like:
✨ Good head and trunk control
✨ Ability to sit with minimal support
✨ Interest in food plus the oral motor skills to manage it safely
Babies are naturally curious about what the people around them are doing. Watching you eat is part of how they learn about their environment but it doesn’t always mean their body is ready for the next step yet.
If your baby is approaching the age for solids, it’s helpful to look at the whole picture of development, not just interest at the dinner table.
✨ Feeding is a full-body skill.
Save this for when your little one gets curious about what’s on your plate. 💛