What should I do if I have a potentially transformative research project that does not seem to fit in any NSF program? Contact any program officer who may have expertise in or near the area of the proposed research.
The average age for introducing finger foods to babies is between 7 and 8 months of age. Some babies begin solid foods by eating âfinger foodsâ rather than pureed foods; this is called Baby Led Weaning. When deciding to offer your baby finger foods, here are a few things to help you determine the right time.
At around 8 months, your Crawler will be able to grasp and pick up small pieces of food. She wonât have mastered this yet, and she may start by using her entire hand and all her fingers, but let her experiment. With practice, sheâll refine her finger movements and develop the ability to skillfully pick up one piece of food with just her thumb and forefinger. Foods fit for finger-feeding are: