Tzeadim › 1–2 years

Self care · Milestone

Eats with a spoon (messily)

Most children: 15m–2y

What it is

Scoops and gets most of it in the mouth by 2; earlier attempts are the training.

Start preparing

1. Two spoons: one for you, one for the child, from 12 months; thick foods (yogurt, mashed potato) stick better.
2. Let it be messy — a mat under the chair, and no wiping until the end.

Sources

• Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

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