Quinn's first solid meal

We welcomed Quinn's 6 month birthday with a gift of solid foods - if one could really call it that. Breast milk mixed with a little organic rice cereal flakes became Quinn's first spoon-fed food. We've been recognizing the signs that she was ready for solids several weeks ago yet held off because all the trustworthy resources claim it's best to breast feed exclusively for the first 6 months. She's been curiously and eagerly grabbing at our utensils, plates and food and watching us intently as we put food in our mouths. Also, she has been waking every three hours overnight to eat - a sure sign that she's growing and needs more in her belly to sleep through the night again. To our surprise and pleasure she took to the cereal like a pro!

In anticipation of starting solids, I have been preparing and freezing seasonal fresh foods. Her diet will consist of a variety of pureed squash, sweet potato and peaches for the next several weeks as we can only introduce a new food every 3 to 5 days. Be sure to keep posted for her reactions to these new tastes.