I admit that quite often in my first time mommy experiences someone tells me something which, upon hearing it I think,” Oh right – that makes perfect sense.  Duh!”  I had one of these moments at Cameron’s 9 month check up.  I was talking to his pediatrician about food.  She asked me if Cameron was feeding himself (finger foods) and I said “no,” and that he “wasn’t very good at it.”  She suggested that every meal time I put the tray on his high chair and let him practice picking up some finger foods.  Ah – Practice!  This had never occurred to me (duh!)  I guess I sort of figured it would just come to him…. Anyways, after a week or so of practice with his Organic Puffs Cameron has really improved!

Banana Puffs

Banana Puffs

I first heard about these puffs from another mom.  They dissolve in baby’s mouth easily and they come in 3 “flavors” (I think they all taste the same) – banana, apple, and veggie.  You can get them from Fresh Direct, at Elly’s on Dekalb, and at the Associated on Myrtle.  If you aren’t in Fort Greene / Clinton hill check your local grocery in the baby section or get them from Amazon (the price is better than local, and they come with free shipping – you can even get 15% off if you subscribe and save making them only about $2.60 each).  They are made by Happy Baby, and boy, do they make my baby happy!