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Category: Feeding

Starting solids: Why is it my favorite baby milestone?

The first smile.  The first time he made eye contact. When he chuckled.  When he rolled over.  His first unassisted nap.  These are some of the milestones I have heard about over and over again since becoming a Mom.  I have loved each and every one of these milestones, except the unassisted nap.  Maybe because we’re still working on that one.  But my favorite milestone so far has been introducing solid foods.  Why?  Because his facial expressions as he tastes each new flavor absolutely charming, endearing and hilarious.  When I ask other Moms why they don’t talk about how fun this stage is I often get a similar answer: “It is so stressful and confusing to know what to do!”  Ugh! This bums me out because this is such a fun milestone, but I get it.  When I reviewed the options with my pediatrician on how to introduce solid food there was so much to think about.  To help, I’ve put together a list of the tips that helped us keep things relaxed and fun during dinner time. Make sure your little one is ready for solid foods ( 1):  How do you…