My pediatrician says that a child should be eating 100% adult food by 12 months. I know someone's baby that wasn't forced to eat table food and she was 20 months and didn't want to eat solid foods--don't wait too long. All she wanted to eat was soft foods like yogurt or baby food.y pediatrician says that a child should be eating 100% adult food by 12 months. I know someone's baby that wasn't forced to eat table food and she was 20 months and didn't want to eat solid foods--don't wait too long. All she wanted to eat was soft foods like yogurt or baby food.
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Following are some things you, as a parent, can do to help your child during this time: 1  Show affection for your child. 2  Help your child develop a sense of responsibilityâask him to help with household tasks, such as setting the table. 3  Talk with your child about school, friends, and things she looks forward to in the future. 4  Talk with your child ...ollowing are some things you, as a parent, can do to help your child during this time: 1  Show affection for your child. 2  Recognize her accomplishments. 3  Help your child develop a sense of responsibilityâask him to help with household tasks, such as setting the table.