After a full two months of trying, Carter has finally figured out how to eat solid food! (Or, more accurately, he's figured out how to eat mush, but they call it solid food for babies). Our pediatrician told us to start trying solids around 4.5 months. Carter didn't seem to mind having the food in his mouth, but he couldn't figure out how to swallow. The food would just sit in his mouth and eventually get drooled out. So we'd try it for a few days with one food, and then give him a break for about a week, and then try it again with a different food. I don't know if he was holding out for the sweet potatoes or if he was just ready, but he's got it now! He particularly likes to help feed himself. And sometimes, one spoon is just not enough!
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Of course he was waiting for the sweet potatoes!! He's related to Patrick Stegall, who has traditionally filled his plate with sweet potato casserole and turkey every Thanksgiving and avoided all other vegetables (especially green ones!)
Oh my god, this is so adorable. I know my comments are always the same, but he is just so cute! I am so sad that I don't know when I'll get to see him...hopefully before March! Oh, and I'd like to see you guys, too...
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