Hmm...What's in that box, Mommy?
Here is Caleb's first bite:
Enjoy this video of Dave and I attempting to feed Caleb from a spoon for the first time ever:
Caleb seemed to like the cereal and even tried to lick it off his bib. We got a fair amount into his mouth eventually but didn't really put a dent in the suggested serving size. For a first feeding the box said to give him one tbsp of cereal mixed with four tbsp of breastmilk. Did anyone else's baby eat that much the first time? Honestly, I was impressed how much he was actually able to consume on the first try. My mom mixed it up a little thicker the next time; Caleb was able to keep it in his mouth better then but didn't seem to like it as much.
This was also a big step for Caleb because it was his first time sitting up like a big boy in his booster seat. We think he did a nice job all around!
Caleb is sitting up really well. I think the only thing I would do differently is keep the bowl out of his reach (his grab will get better all the time).
ReplyDeletenice job! :) Emilia has been on 2 Tbsp per 4oz bottle 2 times a day for a couple weeks now and it has remarkably helped her acid reflux issues. I'm sure we'll be on to a thicker cereal in a month or so ourselves.
ReplyDeleteYes, I definitely think we will have to be more careful with the bowl. He is just learning to grab things.
ReplyDeleteAnna, I am glad the rice cereal is helping Emilia.
Is it possible that he is cuter than when I saw him? He has a very trendy mohawk.
ReplyDeleteThat cereal looked really thin. Like your mom did already, I would make it a little thicker next time so he can experience some texture.
Also, if he gets wobbly in the seat, you can put him in his carseat to feed him. I feed L&L both this way at first.
Amy, Dave thought we might try his Bumbo seat as well since it helps him sit up straight and holds him up better. The booster seat actually works better than my mom's highchair but we may try something else to see if we can find a better fit.
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