Joanna's First Food

On Sunday, Nov. 15, I took the plunge and gave Joanna a taste of her first food, sweet potatoes. That's what I started Vivian on, so I figured we'll do the same for buttercup.

  I have a Beabe Baby Cook that is now used to make Vivian's smoothies. It was great and easy to use making Vivian's food and I had every intention on doing the same this time.  Well, I added my diced sweet potatoes and started the steamer.  About 5 minutes in, I heard a loud whistling sound.  I came into the kitchen and the baby cook was leaking water and steam was all over the place.  I made the mistake of popping the top, while holding Joanna, and it was like a bomb went off from the pressure being released.  Thank God the wall of steam didn't smack Joanna in the face!  After that, I added the potatoes to a pot to boil.

Once the potatoes where finished boiling, I added them back to the baby cook to puree.  I think I had a little too much water that made the potatoes so bland tasting.  I also added a little frozen breast milk for a familiar taste.  I did try a little...not going to lie, I wasn't a fan.  I decided to give some to Joanna since she didn't know the difference, HA!  

When she saw the spoon coming towards her mouth, that girl was excited.  She was reaching for the spoon trying to get it into her mouth.  After that first taste she wasn't too sure about it.  She did continue taking bites.  Vivian wanted to try, but she spitted it right out LOL.  

After giving Joanna a few bites we called it quits.  I had to make a trip to the grocery store and decided to pick her up a few containers of food.  After she had a taste of the store bought sweet potatoes, she took a liking.  

Vivian didn't really like solids until about 8 months old.  I'm happy Joanna is ready to jump the gun with food.  Definitely a fun milestone!  Plus, Vivian can now help out and feed Joanna a little :)

 

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.  

Sweatshirt

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!!!