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gross motor tracking
Spoon & Cup Self-Feeding
Best Age
Best Age
wk 56–66
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About this play
Learning to eat with a spoon and drink from an open cup are major self-care milestones that build independence and refine hand-to-mouth coordination. Expect mess — it is part of learning. Offering a child-sized spoon and a small amount in an open cup lets your toddler practise these skills with growing confidence.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Offer a small, easy-grip spoon at mealtimes.
- Put a little water or milk in a small open cup.
- Allow the mess; praise every successful bite and sip.