Rocket is six and a half months old. She watches us eat with great interest. She likes to mimic the chewing motion. In short, I know she’s probably ready for solid foods.
With my first babe I did all homemade baby foods. It just sort of happened. I started by making some sweet potato mash, found out just how easy it was, and just kept going. I always meant to go out and buy some “real” baby food, but never got around to it. That’s me; mothering by procrastination.
So with Rocket, I figure I’ll go the same route. All homemade baby food, but by conscious decision this time.
With Rainbow we didn’t even use a real highchair. I fed her in her Bumbo, or sitting on the wooden floor in the front room. She had this wee chair that could attach to a dining room chair to turn into a highchair, but other then occasionally traveling with us to a restaurant or Bubbi’s house, it didn’t see a lot of use.
My husband and I talked about it and decided we wanted to make everyone eating together at the dining room table a priority, so for baby number two I went out and got a “real” highchair (used off Kijiji).
So here we are, I have a highchair, spoons, bowls, piles of bibs, and a babe that is ready to eat. I even went out and picked up a sweet potato. I just need to pump some milk and steam that sweet potato and we’re good to go… but I’ve been putting it off.
No good reason. No logical, conscious reason. I guess I’m just reluctant to move on to the next stage with her. So I’ve been dragging my heels.
Then in comes the sneaky avocado.
Rainbow and I were prepping avocados to make guacamole and Rocket was sitting in the highchair watching us. My big girl asked if Rocket could have some avocado. My gut reaction was to say, “Absolutely not!” but then I paused for a moment, I could think of no truly good reason not to let her have some… and so… Tiny bits of avocado. Feed by hand. On the spur of the moment. There we are, babe’s first food. No bib, no spoon, no pictures taken. Another milestone quietly sneaks by.
Maybe next week I’ll get around to steaming that sweet potato.
Yay! How did she like the avocado? My kids used to like it… then they became toddlers…now there's a 50/50 chance it'll be eaten :PI made my own baby food for all three kids. It's easier, healthier, and better tasting. I'm able to serve local and/or organic and seasonal foods, and the whole family gets to enjoy it, just at different consistencies!One book I highly recommend is The Baby's Table.http://www.randomhouse.ca/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780679312918Awesome recipes, including ratatouille, risotto, and lamb stew… great for the whole family! I used to double a recipe, then puree half for the twins and leave the other half whole for J and I. I still use it from time to time to make family meals 🙂
avocado is a great food to start with! life flashes by doesn't? my little one took his first steps the other day and I was so stressed out I didn't even freak out and celebrate! it all goes by in a blurI tagged you in to Eight is Enough-http://momvstheboys.blogspot.com/2010/09/eight-is-enough.htmlhave a great weekend!
My son love. LOVES avocado! They are so healthy to eat. We usually just cut them up and fed it to him on top of his food tray. They are super messy but soooo good!!
My friends kids love avocados! How fun that she decided she was ready.
Avocado was an early food for my boy and still a favourite! Stopping by from 'follow me I'm Canadian' and I'll be following now!Amber 🙂
hmm getting an error when I try to follow – I'll try and remember to come check back and try again tomorrow!Amber 🙂
She loved it. She's taken to solids like a champ. She leans forward with her whole bod for each bite.G-Girl still LOVES avocado as well. I have to cut lots extra up, or the baby doesn't get any.@Rochelle I lucked out and snagged a copy of the Baby's Table for $2 at todays Mom2Mom sale. I've leafed through it and it looks great so far. Thanks so much for the recommendation!