
At 6 1/2 months my baby has taken an interest in food. She leaves forward, swipes at food on the plates, mimics our eating, and stares in deep concentration as we move forks and spoons to our mouths. So we decided to give her a taste and see what she thought.
It was an overwhelming success.
Homemade mashed potatoes are fun to smoosh around with her tongue while smiling. Mashed peas are an interesting taste sensation. But bananas, oh bananas, are the clear winner. As soon as she gets a taste she grabs the spoon from my hand and doesn’t let go until she has licked it clean. A little mashed banana mixed with a bit of water makes her a very happy girl. Read more…






















