Vivian's First Food

Yesterday we, or I, decided to go ahead and let Vivian try solids for the first time.  She sits in my lap at dinner and she grabs at my food and watches while I eat constantly.  I figured maybe she was ready to start.  Its hard to know when the right time is though.  Some say you can start at 3 months or wait until they are 6 months.  I think its best to start when they tell you they are ready.  

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Vivian will turn 6 months next Sunday and I was going to wait until her "1/2 Birthday."  I decided what's a week early.  Lets go for it!

I didn't want to start her out on traditional rice cereal, but start her with organic sweet potatoes.  I eat a lot of sweet potatoes myself.  I probably consume 3-5 a week.  Love them!  I thought maybe she would enjoy them herself. 

 I whipped out my Beaba food processor  and had her potatoes ready in 16 minutes.  If you are in search of a baby food processor, I highly recommend the Babycook Pro.  It steams and blends all in one.  I was able to do it while still holding Vivian.  It's a little pricey, but well worth the money I think.  I'm planning on making all of her food.  So, I think the price of the processor compared to the price of Gerber already prepared food you would be spending more money I think.  One medium size sweet potato made a ton.  I even froze the left overs.

I'm not sure if she's quite ready for solids yet.  I think more got on the outside of her mouth than the inside, ha!

She opened her mouth slightly while feeding her.  She was like, "Mom, what is this stuff you're trying to feed me?"  We are going to try again today and see how she does.  I think if she acts the same way, I'll try again in a week.  I know she will tell me she's ready.  It will be a slow process, but that's okay.  It will be fun trying different foods!  I'm crossing my fingers she won't be a picky eater.  I want her to love her fruits and veggies.

On a side note, we've a little rollie pollie on are hands.  Vivian has been rolling all over her mat lately and even found herself under the Christmas tree playing with the bows on the presents.

I think someone is ready for Christmas!!!