I've been putting off introducing solids to Calvin's diet. Chris thinks its because I want to make a big ceremony out of it when he officially turns 6 months. That's not it at all. I've been watching him for indications that he is ready to try solids. (and I'm not in much of a hurry since breastfeeding now comes so easy to both of us. Why complicate a good thing)
But it has happened. I've wanted to include Calvin in family meals over the last month so he has the opportunity to watch us and wonder what we are doing. When we eat dinner before Calvin goes to bed I stick him in the bumbo right on the dining room table so he is participating in dinner too, even though he isn't eating.
Over the past few weeks, he has really shown an interest and even tried to snatch a tortilla chip or two. So I caved and mixed up a little rice cereal for him. Not enough for a meal, just enough so he could experience it.
It went well. He really didn't understand how to swallow it, but he sucked enough of the thin cereal off of my finger that I think he got the idea.
and I think he liked it. But he also likes this cup...
and he liked the spoon a lot too.
I've yet to try anything else, but I think I'll take advantage of the in season peaches and squash to prep some purees for him.
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