Squash anyone?

We have begun the adventure of starting solid foods on a regular basis. Jenna's had some rice cereal off and on for about a month, but now we're beginning to introduce the fruits and vegetables.


We had some family over this past weekend and I had some squash left over from a pasta salad I made. Since squash is one of the vegetables on the list as possible baby food items for Jenna's age, I decided to give the rest of it to her.


So I did my research and found out how to "make" our own baby food. I peeled and sliced the squash. Then I put it in a bowl with a little bit of water, covered it with plastic wrap (except one corner) and put it in the microwave for 7 mins. Then I dumped it in a blender and pureed it. Yummy!! She really seemed to like it, even though her face seems to disagree. She kept opening her mouth and lunging forward for more.


I think next we'll try smashed bananas! From what I hear, that's always a hit with babies.