By the time they're 9 months old, most babies have developed the fine motor skills — the small, precise movements — needed to pick up small pieces of food and feed themselves. You may notice that ...

To prevent choking, cook table foods a little longer, until very soft, and cut or shred them into small pieces that your baby can handle safely. Around 9 months old, infant usually can pick food up ...

By now, your baby should be eating both solid food and drinking milk. Here's what else you need to know about baby feeding at 9 months old. How much should a 9-month-old baby be eating?