Shortly after Wren turned 6 months old, we began giving her table food. We completely bypassed purees. In my opinion, there is absolutely no need for that baby mush. We give her whatever we are eating at meal time... usually. As long as it's healthy, she gets to try it, too! Everyone always asks us the usual questions... "Isn't she going to choke?!".... uh, no. "Don't you have to start with baby cereal?!".... uh, no "Isn't she missing out on important nutrients she can only get from jarred baby food?!".... uh, no. We are following this approach to introducing solids, and honestly, it seems to be the way that makes the most sense to me. I have tried purees with the kids I have nannied for, and believe me, it can be a painful process. This way is relaxed, simple, entertaining, and freeeeeeeeee (well, besides the cost of our food... but that's kind of a given).
Chicken and dumplings!
Haha... it's so entertaining watching her try new things!
Wren tries anything we give her. She seems to really, really enjoy bread. The sweetness of fruit always makes her pucker up. She makes a face like it tastes disgusting, but she always puts the fruit back in her mouth!
So far it's been a fun, albeit messy, experience! :)
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