International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Practice Exam

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When can infants typically begin to self-feed using a raking grasp?

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The correct answer is: 6 months

Infants typically begin to self-feed using a raking grasp around six months of age. At this developmental stage, infants start to develop fine motor skills, and their ability to coordinate their hands and fingers improves. The raking grasp allows them to use their fingers in a sweeping motion to pull food toward themselves, indicating an advancement in their motor abilities. Around six months, infants are often introduced to solid foods in addition to breast milk or formula, which encourages them to explore different textures and flavors. This is an important time for their sensory development, as they learn both through taste and touch. The timeline for developing the ability to self-feed can vary slightly between infants, but six months is generally accepted as the age when most infants start exhibiting the raking grasp and engaging more in self-feeding. As infants grow, they will transition from the raking grasp to more refined pinching and grasping skills, further enhancing their ability to eat independently.