I’m a first time mom and would love some advice! Our pediatrician won’t see us until 9 months due to covid. I just want some advice, I never grew up around babies.

-when do we start using straws and sippy cups? We have been letting him drink from a cup/water bottle with our help and he does good.

-he can stand up on his own but when trying to walk, he has trouble spreading his feet, is this normal?

-what should he be eating? He eats 8 oz every 3-4 hours, and eats baby food 3 times a day. He doesn’t seem to like actual food, such as cut up fruit, eggs, noodles, etc. Only baby food and milk, he spits everything else out. Is this normal? At his 6 month appointment he was 16 pounds and 29 inches.

-is it normal for him to avoid diaper changes? He gets very fussy and tries throwing himself around.

-lastly, he has 4 teeth, when should I set up an appointment?