Thank you to everyone who weighed in on the 'when to feed Max solids' last week. I was surprised to hear some folks say not to start with cereal! I have always done that first. So after deliberating the food issue all weekend I bought one little jar of sweet potatoes for Maximus. I still didn't have a plan on when to feed him, our schedule is so hectic and dinner time so loud that it never seemed the right time.
Then last night I decided on a whim to try it out! He was sitting in his stroller in the hall between the kitchen and the dining room. We were just back from a family walk, Annie was in the bath, the big kids were listening to music in the living room. I was cleaning the kitchen and Maximus was starting to get a little fussy. So to distract him I grabbed the jar, poured a little into a dish and off we went.
Of course my whim turned into a big event, even the dogs joined in! Everyone gathered around and had a go feeding Max sweet potatoes. And he loved it! He is the first of my kids to not pucker up at the odd, new taste and texture.
I don't know if I will keep it up. After feeding him I remembered how messy and time consuming it is. And I would have to get the high chair out of the attic and all. But he did so love the sweet potatoes!
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Congratulations to Max. He's just crossed another milestone.
ReplyDeleteWhen baby first eats, it's always a family affair here, too. Everyone has to watch; everyone has to feed the baby. It's quite fun. It's also very messy. I always strip the baby down to a diaper so I don't have so much laundry to do. I would encourage you to give him fresh foods you make as much as possible, for example, homemade sweet potatoes and save the jars for when you're in a pinch or on the go. He'll get much more nutrition that way. It doesn't have to be difficult and time consuming. You can bake a couple of sweet potatoes in advance, scoop them into an ice cube tray, freeze, then store in a freezer bag. Take out what you need when you need it. Thaw, warm, serve. Or just throw one in the oven while cooking the rest of the family's dinner. Bananas are quick and easy, peel and mash with a fork; same with avacadoes.
Your kids are as cute as can be. Have fun!
How SWEET that your entire family got together to participate in this big step. In your video I even got a peek at your cute dog in the background...hoping for some fallen scraps perhaps? Thank you for posting this lovely moment of family love.
ReplyDeleteI missed that post! I have so many things to say on this topic. Trudy actually touched on a few of my points already. My little girl is now 7 months and we have a few things in her diet other than Mommy Milk now. I personally make all her food: it is really easy, cheap, and I think healthier. wholesomebabyfood.com is where I did most of my learning last time around, 3 years ago, and I still think they are great. SOOOO much cheaper than the jars, and so much less waste! Of course, being a crafty mom I'm sure you would find many used for used baby food jars, but using them regularly makes more than I think even I could use!
ReplyDeleteYay Max! And congratulations! :) I couldn't agree more that the baby-feedings are so messy, but I do think that's part of the fun of it. They learn the texture of food not just by eating it, but also by playing in it and getting it all over the place. Well, atleast that's how it was at my house ;) I hope that you and your family have fun with this next adventure!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! And exciting! Max is adorable and I love that the dogs were involved. I remember everyone's excitement to see the first taste of real food...we went with bananas first. 1st two loved them. My 3rd never really liked baby food or even bananas...so we just nursed and nursed and then after her first b-day we tried cottage cheese. We tried many things, but I think that cottage cheese was all she ate that year of being "1". She is healthy as can be!
ReplyDeleteGo Max!! Sweet Potatoe has been a first food amongst the Barnes crew. So great to 'see' all of you...and I loved hearing "...and Joe" added in right at the end! Joe has a soft spot in our hearts. Max is just so cute! Hugs friend...hope your back is behaving. :-)
ReplyDeleteHe looked really happy trying the new sweet potatoes!
ReplyDeleteGlad everyone got in on the sweet potato action. How fun and what a great memory you made.
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ReplyDeleteAw bless max looked as though he really enjoyed that.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Max.
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