Hello, this question is incomplete. The complete question would be:
"Now that quinn is six months old, her mother is wondering if she is ready to start solid foods. what factors determine if quinn is ready for solid foods? check all that apply.
Quinn no longer thrusts her tongue forward and pushes out food when it is introduced.
Quinn can sit up with support.
Quinn is at least 4 months old.
Quinn can control her own head and neck."
Answer:
✓ Quinn no longer thrusts her tongue forward and pushes out food when it is introduced.
✓Quinn can sit up with support.
✓Quinn can control her own head and neck.
Explanation:
Readiness to receive foods other than milk depends on the maturity of the baby's digestive tract and the baby's readiness for solid development. Although the maturity of the baby's digestive system is not something that can be easily observed, research indicates that 6 months seems to be ideal to prevent the increased occurrence of some diseases and other health risks arising from early food introduction. After this period, babies will show some signs that they are ready to receive solid foods such as:
- The baby can sit well without support (or with minimal support).
- The baby has lost the protruding tongue reflex and does not automatically push solids out of the mouth with the tongue.
- The baby is ready and willing to chew.
- The baby is developing tweezers, starting to try to pick up food or other objects by pinching them between the thumb and forefinger.
- The baby controls his own head and neck.
- The baby is eager to participate at mealtimes and may try to grab food and put it in its mouth.
