While we were on vacation in Maine, we thought it would be a good time to start Lucas on some rice cereal mixed with breast milk. At just over five months old, he had become very vocal while we were eating and was expressing an interest in our meals. After a week of rice cereal, we moved on to oatmeal, which he seems to prefer. Right at six months old, we were given the green light by our pediatrician to incorporate fruits and vegetables. It is so fun to see what kind of face Lucas will make when he first gets a taste of a new food! Most times, he furrows his little eyebrows and slowly moves the food around in his mouth while pondering its taste. It’s so cute to watch him discover the new tastes and textures!
We started with avocado, and since then, Lucas has feasted on peas, apples, sweet potatoes and carrots – all of which he seems to enjoy. Next up are peaches, plums, butternut squash, mango, pears, and green beans. I have decided to make 90% of his food from organically grown fruits and vegetables. It is so easy and fun! Numerous friends have given us the advice to purchase carrots and green beans since they are hard to puree smooth enough and, of course, it is much easier to let Earth’s Best or Gerber do the dirty work! Next month, we will incorporate meats, and will even add in some spices to his purees to experiment with different tastes and expand Lucas’ taste buds. What a fun new milestone!
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