You wouldn't know it from his small size, but our boy loves to eat! He has a great appetite and loves all sorts of fruits, veggies, and proteins. Meal times have becoming increasingly messy as he has becoming increasingly independent. Grandma and Grandpa Ryan said they used to put a shower curtain on the floor under Dave...I totally get this now! When Jack is done, he waves his hands across his highchair tray and food goes flying. He could really use a bath after every meal because he loves to rub his food covered hands through his hair. And, for some reason (to keep Momma busy with laundry??) he refuses to wear a bib...he will rip it right off...every.single.time! I haven't found a bib that I can keep on him, suggestions welcome!
One of my favorite parts of meal time is the way he props his little feet up on the highchair. I think it is the cutest thing to see those little piggy toes peaking out! I know this stage is short lived because those little legs will soon be too long to prop so I drink in each and every meal when he does this!
He loves to feed himself and prefers finger foods to pureed or "liquid" foods. I am still making most of his meals and starting to feed him what Dave and I are having for dinner. I love the websites www.nurturebaby.com and www.wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com. I have made some amazing meals and treats for all three of us from these websites!
Some of Jack's favorite foods:
Turkey and sweet potato meatballs
Whole wheat pasta with tomato sauce
Peas and carrots
Yogurt (he even loves the Greek yogurt!)
Sweet potato pancakes
Pumpkin muffins
Orange zucchini muffins
Whole wheat blueberry muffins
Turkey hotdogs
Strawberries
Chicken
Baked salmon
Broccoli
Grapes
Bananas
Apples
Baby Mum Mums (a rice cracker type treat)
Broccoli cheddar nuggets
Prunes (thank goodness he likes them!)
Cheerios
Some of Jack's least favorite foods:
Blueberries
Avocado
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