Learning to Eat

Erin, the mother of the CUTEST little Lucy you have ever seen, needs advice when it comes to rice cereal.

Here is her question..."We've started to introduce solids to Lucy (almost 5 1/2 months now). We've tried feeding her rice cereal 4 or 5 times now and she doesn't understand how to eat it (or that it's something to eat); she just spits/drools every spoonful out of her mouth. Is there a secret to teaching babies how to eat, or is it just practice and repetition until they finally catch on?"

Baby's First Solid Foods?

It's been a while since we've had a question. HOORAY for Kate who asks,

"I am starting to introduce my little 6 month old to solids. So far I have only given him rice cereal. I'm wondering what foods would be best to offer next. I've heard MIXED opinions about green vegetables, yellow vegetables, and fruit. I am persuadable and hope to get some good advice!"

So mom's let's give some good advice.

Rice Cereal?

Marci Kay asks,

"When did you all start feeding your baby rice cereal? I have a friend who just started and her baby is only 4 months, but i have read that you shouldn't until they are 6 months? What is your thoughts on this? I ask because Kyler will sleep almost 10 hours at night and i am wondering if i should when he is going so long.
Also i am wondering what you guys think about giving a bottle of formula to your breastfeed babies? I have had a few people ask if i do just so they are used to that flavor, i never thought about it, but i would like to know if any of you did, and how you felt about it."