Way's First Foods Chart

Fun and handy!

Eating Adventures

We've been quite busy introducing the world of baby foods since Way's 6 months birthday.

So far, he's had quite a lot even before the month is over. By a lot I mean, many types of food, but still in small quantities, at most 2 tablespoons, mostly 1 tablespoon.

His favourite firsts, meaning he finished the whole portion I prepared the first time were...
1. Egg yolk custard (1 egg yolk, 60ml expressed breast milk; steamed 10 mins; 2 portion)
2. Broccoli floret (boiled)
3. Oatmeal cereal (2 teaspoons heaped ground oatmeal; 30 ml expressed breast milk; steamed 10 mins)
4. Carrots & wong bok with brown rice and basmati rice porridge
5. Sweet potatoes mash
6. Mashed bananas (1/4)
7. Mashed pumpkin (1“ cube)

I found a shortcut to cooking that porridge...
I blended 1:1 ratio of basmati and brown rice. Put 1 helpful teaspoon of the mixture to small stainless steel sauce bowl and soak it with bout 70ml of water for about 2hrs. Then put it in rice cooker to steam with my rice. The consistency is just nice like cereal. No need to monitor, my kind of cooking!

I love his food pics, eats like a Boss! Haha.

Self Fed Pumpkin Puree

Cool.

I just scoop the sticky paste on the spoon and he chews and links it off. Repeat. Easier than me trying to wrench the spoon in! Hope he keeps getting hands on self feeding!

But poor appetite, due to runny or clogged nose. Hope he recovers soon!

Broccoli-Eating Like A Pro

Baby Way has passed motion 3 times normally since starting on egg yolk custard. Instead of waiting 4 days for the second sample, we're starting today!

Initially I wanted to try oatmeal cereal, but changed my mind to broccoli! It was Ning's favourite when she was starting on solids.

The first spoonful of puree didn't go very well, it was gritty instead of smooth like the custard. And it wasn't as sweet. So it was a challenge to feed him. I had reserved some florets for Ning, but decided to give him one to hold and see what a broccoli looked like, before it was pureed.

Lo, and behold, he held it like a drumstick and chomps away without any prompting! He devoured half the floret before dumping the limp stalk and remaining branches on the table. I will cut the stalk longer next time for him to hold again! What a treat!

Am still worried he wouldn't be able to digest those as well as the purees. Will check stool to see if I should continue with the pureed version, or florets! If no difference, will let him enjoy drumstick style next time!

Finally, a Photo of the 2 Pearly Whites

He's had it for 3 weeks now... The left incisor took a little longer erupting completely from the gums, but just in time for his first egg custard on Saturday at a day to 6 months!

Cheers and happy 6 month birthday!

First Semi Solid Meal Went Quite Well

I steamed 1 egg yolk with 45ml of breast milk in the 180ml glass lock for breakfast and dinner each. He loved it! Ate 1 tablespoon of it at first try! Served one fresh and refrigerated the other.

Ooh, I loved the Pigeon spoon for puree and soups! It stops the food from spilling backwards when the enthusiastic fella mouths the whole spoon. I held it there for the food to flow in while he chews on the rubbery soft spoon. I need to get more without the set of cups it came with!

Oh, and see what happens when there's too much room in the chair? Trishaw uncle propped his leg up!

We went out for lunch and he was smacking his lips.. That's when I knew twice a day isn't enough. So today I made 1 egg yolk with 60ml milk and split into 3 portions in separate glass lock. He finished it this morning, not wasted! Had to hold his hand and some distraction. Note to buy suction bowl and give him his own spoon.