My First Meal

Since I already showed my parents many signs (head control, sitting well when supported, chewing motions, significant weight gain, growing appetite and curiosity about what my parents are eating) that I am ready to start solid food, they scheduled my first meal this morning.

I haven't got my highchair (I hope dad could find a not so expensive chair for me) as of this moment, so my dad put me in my new stroller (courtesy of my momsie), Set-up the video and camera and voila!. They gave me about one or two teaspoons (or maybe more) of home-cooked lugaw (rice porridge).

It's very yummy!! and it's very evident that I am so excited to taste my first solid food (see left photo). Mom had the privilege to feed me first, followed by my momsie and lastly my dad.

Note: If a child learns to associate eating with mealtime and the dinner table, she's more likely to develop the good eating habits that can make mealtimes a family joy.

For mom and dad: According to a baby's website I read, you should feed me 2-3 times a day until I turned 9 months old after which you could give me finger foods such as "Marie" (it's a soft biscuit here in Manila) as my merienda (LOL). Off course breast milk is still part of my daily diet.

Easter is a new beginning, a new life; and it is timely that on this day marks a new chapter in my growth as a child. Happy Easter to all.

Have a nice day,

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