Adventures in Baby Led Weaning

When I chose to “Skip the Spoon,” and go with baby led weaning, I knew it would be a lot easier than spoon feeding, but I never expected it to be so entertaining!

Day 1 (Thanksgiving): Butternut Squash

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“So, I just eat this big white thing, right?”

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“Hmmm, that’s new…”

Day 8: Rice Puffs

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“I’ve got this, just shovel them in!”

Day 18: Steamed Rice

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“Who needs clothes?  I’ll just stick this stuff all over me!”

Day 20: Apples

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“It’s ok Mommy, I’ll do the spooning”

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“This Fork thing is AMAZING!”

Day 27 (Christmas Eve): Carrots

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“Really, Mommy?  Can’t a boy just eat in peace for once?!”

Day 28 (Christmas): Sweet Potatoes

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“Well, this is a new vessel for my food…”

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“It’s squishy between my fingers.”

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“I think I like this sweet potato stuff.”

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“Don’t you DARE touch my sweet potatoes!”

Day 35 (New Year’s Day): Avocado

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“Man, this eating business is tiring work!”

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“I’ve heard avocado masks are great for you skin…”

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“Mom, you’re embarrassing me!”

Day 47: Broccoli

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“Big Bite!”

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“This stuff is healthy?  I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you!”

Day 50: more Squash

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“These sister people sure are handy to have around!”

Day 51: Whole Banana
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“This. Is. AWESOME!”

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“Like this?”

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“Maybe if I lift my head just a little bit higher…”

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“You mean this way?  Ah, so much easier!”

Day 52: Snapea Crisps

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“What’s the word?  Crunchy?”

Day 64: Kiwi

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“Sour!  Kiwi is not my favorite!”

Day 70: Prunes

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“I’ll just take all of these, thank you very much!”

Day 75: Spinach and Chicken

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“Daddy, we’re waiting for you so we can start…”

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“This sure is messy, but delicious!”

Day 84: more Banana

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“Don’t forget the tongue!  I’ll help.  Clean my tongue too, please!”

Day 88: Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

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“Time for seconds!”

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“Here Daddy, I’ll share!”

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“Oooh, what’s this delectable morsel?!?”

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“All gone!”

 

2 Comments

  1. Lynn February 24, 2014
    • Melissa February 24, 2014