How Old does your baby have to be to start eating Cherrios?

Ever Wonder about how old your little one has to be before they can have finger food? I have been wondering this lately because my baby is such a good eater that I am already excited to give him finger food that he can feed himself. Plus I cant remember when they Dr. told me to start on the Cheerios with my older child.
Well I have been searching the net about this and I found out that its between 9 to 12 months. I guess I will have to wait a few more months.
Before 9 months they will be eating rice cereals and the soft liquids. There are two signs to tell if your baby is ready for Cheerios. One is the have mastered the art of chewing. It doesn't matter how many teeth they have. And the second sign is they can use the "pincer grasp" and pick up small objects. You can always ask your pediatrician to be sure but overall just watch for the signs.