First solids

Selah will turn 6 months old this Friday.  She is noticing what we're eating and reaches for our plates. Although, she's teething, so if she can get her little paws on something, it's going to go right in the mouth. Since my milk supply has decreased, we decided it's a good time to start supplementing breast milk with some solids.

Now, starting solids is a big deal to me!  I wanted Caleb to be home when we first tried so he could be a part of this fun milestone.  You know, video taping, taking pictures, the confused and unsure look on her little face, baby food all over her face, hands and in her hair.  I wanted to capture every moment!  

All we had on hand was Cream of Wheat and Oatmeal.  I researched a bit and while babies can eat Cream of Wheat, wheat is an allergen, and I decided I didn't want to try that first.  I found a recipe on how to make oatmeal for babies.  

I busted out my food processor which, until now, has only had the privilege of making salsa.  The food processor whizzed and chopped the oats into a powder, which I then made into oatmeal on the stove followed by watering it down with some breast milk.

We don't have a high chair yet so we strapped her in the Bumbo seat and began her first solids feeding. Here goes!

Let's just say... it was kind of an epic fail.

I knew it'd be a very different texture than what she is used to.  I knew it'd be bland tasting.  She hated it.  In fact, she cried.  

I found this really well done and thorough blog on making your own baby food.  I plan to try avocado, sweet potato and bananas next.  Here's to hoping it goes better next time!