Meal Time

Everett likes to eat. I hesitate to mention it for fear that something will change - so don't read this to him, okay? Since Everett is so totally different than Emily, I decided to give him more of a chance to get away from pureed food and feed himself. (Emily was still throwing up entire meals if a solid food item was in her mouth until her first Puff at 11 months!) My friend, Natascha gave me the book Baby Led Weaning when we moved away from TX and hounded (encouraged) me about it all of the time. I must say, I haven't read the book totally but have tried the concept anyway with Everett.

I think this mouth stuffed with potato says it all.
On February 27th I chronicled one meal...

"Hmmm... what shall I eat next?"


Okay, so I didn't sit there the whole time. But, I did come back at the end and he seemed pretty satisfied.
And, as a bonus, he wasn't totally covered in food when the tray was removed...
though a little did fall by his side.
So far, his muffins and bread have created the most mess...
and stray blueberries tend to make their "mark" as well.
But, overall, it has been pretty great. This is perfect for Everett - every kid is so different.

* It is MUCH messier to have an "eater" (vs. Emily, my non-eater) - I have to detail his highchair every couple of days, but I could easily do it daily if I wanted.