Graham Is 6 Months Old

question 124

Multiple Choice

Graham is 6 months old. How would you expect him to be feeding himself?

• A) He is unlikely to be able to feed himself at all, so is likely to be completely dependent on adults to get fed.
• B) He's probably beginning to be able to pick up finger foods, but is likely to have difficulty getting them in his mouth.
• C) He can probably use a spoon to bring food to his mouth, but may keep his wrist rigid.
• D) He should be able to use a spoon to eat using the same motions as an adult uses.

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Definitions:

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