Food?

You mean there is food that isn't milk?

Mmmmm, rice and milk. This is pretty good. 

 How does this work? Do you suck on the spoon?

I knew spoons were great, but this is the best spoon ever!

Maybe if I suck on the tray it will come faster...

Licking the spoon...

I can do it!

We started Will out with a whole grain rice cereal, just to try, last weekend. He was very, very enthusiastic about the process.  He insisted on feeding himself to start with, although yesterday he figured out that he gets it faster if he lets us feed him. This weekend, we try bananas!  I think our feeding woes will now be a thing of the past!

For those into the mommy debates... When and what to start is a hot issue.  The research I have seen seems to say that the what does not matter too much.  The when is best to wait as long as possible, preferably to six months.  However the newest research is contradicting that.  Our pediatrician (OK two pediatricians, because I have to have lots of opinions) said starting at four months rarely causes issues, and is a good way to use less formula. (He is getting 8-12 ounces of formula/day.) We opted to start solids while we have him at home over Christmas, but are sticking to simple, low-allergen foods. We are starting with rice cereal, because we're Asian! We are ading in fruits and veggies quickly, though.