It’s been awesome to watch Scarlett grow up over the past year. Recently, I’ve noticed an “awakening” in her personality. She takes notice of much more, even the tiny details I might not be paying attention to, like the dog across the room, or the furry puppet on the top of the store shelf. She’s getting so smart, so aware and even more bubbly. I’m seeing her wants and requests come to the surface, and that includes when she’s sitting in the high chair!
As we come to a close on “stage 3” of our feeding journey, I’m noticing some differences in Scarlett’s behavior. For the first time, she’s being dismissive of foods she has either tried before or that she has not yet experienced. Others are being scarfed up as soon as they hit the tray. Scarlett’s personality is shining through and taking root.
I made a short video to share with you what my biggest successes and concerns have been over the past three months, and I think my fellow parents out there will echo them. I’m also speaking on the similarities and differences between my first child and my second, as well as the influences they have on each other, which I totally didn’t expect at Scarlett’s young age.
If you watched the video and want to try some of the recipes I mentioned, find my Beech-Nut copycat Apple, Strawberry and Beets puree here as well as my Butternut Squash, Black Bean and Cumin recipe for Taco night! What have been your moments of happiness and success with your babies?
I am very pleased to mention that I am working with Beech-Nut for 2016 as a sponsored ambassador, sharing Scarlett’s journey to solid foods and shedding some light on the Baby’s First Foods process. Come and share a bite to eat!
The toddler stages are so tricky when it comes to food. It really is all over the place in a matter of seconds!
She is growing up too fast! My kids seemed to skip straight to the toddler foods. They enjoyed them more.
Oh she’s just precious. Enjoy these fun stages! I love being Auntie and seeing kiddos progress, talking is of course my favorite!
Getting the kiddos to eat at that age can either be super easy or an exercise in frustration. I’m glad you’re having success!
She’s so sweet. I’m excited to be getting ready to start solids with my new baby. I can’t wait to see what kind of water he will be. He’s showing so much interest in our plates already.
My granddaughter has just been given the okay to start solid foods and we have been using Beechnut Stage 1 foods. They seem to be really high quality.
Getting kids to eat is always tricky and challenging and thank you for sharing some of your challenges so that those of us with kids Scarlett’s age don’t feel alone In This parenting journey!
I like to capture all the precious moments through photos and videos. Learning from other parents is the biggest help. The recipes sound really really yummy!
I swear your sweet girl just gets cuter and cuter! I plan to share your copycat recipes with my sister in hopes of finding a flavor combination my little nephew enjoys.
It’s a hit or miss with food when kids are that age! I love the copycat recipes!
I can’t believe how your daughter has grown, She is such a cutie pie
It’s so fun to work on food at that age. They are just adorable.
It’s crazy that they start developing preferences so early on. I’m glad the purees have helped you give Scarlett a balanced diet!
My kids have different favorite foods as they grow up. So, it’s more of trial and error for us. But I love that they love to try new foods.
How cute is she! I love this stage of eating for the littles, its so much fun making their food!
Ahhh..she’s so cute! My kids were super picky when they were younger, but thankfully they outgrew that and now they’ll try anything.
Oh the food stage! I always get so sad when its time for them to start foods, but its such a big accomplishment too. .They grow so quickly.
This takes me back to when the kids started eating solids! It’s really challenging and exciting for moms especially if you make homemade baby food.
Oh I miss those days. Fun toddler messes with food. Seem easier than the tween years we are now.
This post reminds me so much of my son a year ago. He is a fun explorer and not a picky one.
It’s amazing how quick kids develop their taste preferences….but they do change over time. I remember when my son was a baby he HATED ice cream – now he loves it!
I remember going through these stages with my kids. Each of them did it in their own time.
Scarlett sure is a cutie! I remember buying Beech Nut jars for my two daughters. Miss those days!
These are the kind of purees my daughter-in-law gives to my grandbaby. I love that she even gets those beets in there, ha! 🙂
She is such a cutie! I can’t believe how big she has gotten! My girls started to decide what they liked and didn’t like about that age too.
She is so adorable! I loved using Beech Nut foods with my kids when they were younger.
Thank you for sharing, It remembered me wonderful time with my kid 2 years ago.