baby led weaning

we're trying something new over here. new again, that is, as this is probably an old and original idea. james is given whole pieces of food, and he can pick them up, lick, chew and investigate them and self-regulate his intake, instead of only being spoon fed moosh from a spoon by a parent. of course, the spoon feeding is happening too.

step one: chase that slippery banana around the table. (this is a very time consuming step)


step two: catch banana, hold banana.


step three: look at banana.


step four: put banana in mouth.


step five: chew. celebrate.

it really is awesome watching a 6 month old demonstrate a capacity for self feeding that i had no idea existed. i've said it before, and i'll say it again: parenting is part self-sacrifice and hardship, but it is also part non-stop AMAZEMENT and love.