Parenting is a series (let’s make that a never-ending series) of learning curves to get a pass. We’re practically learning as we go, aren’t we? Well, if you’re a parent of a baby who is heading towards weaning, you’re in luck. We’re listing down, ahead of time, a few things you’ll probably run into in the next few weeks or so. We hope some of them will serve you well as a heads up!
A simple-in-design high chair is best!
All those fancy features may be easy on the eyes, that they will be far from easy to clean, as you’ll discover when you try to get food scraps out of hinges and grooves. Believe us, a simple, seamless design will probably serve you best.
You’ll get high strung on new weaning stuff
Really cute baby food storage cube trays. A steamer-cum-blender. A feeding bowl that has suckers on the bottom. Oh yes, this is the time to get them all, so go for it!
Weaning is akin to finding one’s taste in food
Or, perhaps even acquiring one as it goes along. Some foods will be accepted while others will be spat out and frowned upon. Still, others will be flung across the room as baby practices his motor skills. Or perhaps it’s because he does not fancy them.
Your own diet may change
One reason is that you just don’t want to waste the food your baby left over – after all, it is kind of delicious! Secondly, while preparing your baby’s food using fresh, high-quality ingredients, you may find yourself saving precious time by throwing some into your own cooking.
Oh my, milk poo and food poo are NOT the same!
Suddenly, baby’s poo smells like a grown up’s, and it’ll make you wish he was back to his milk diet. Don’t worry. In time, your nose will get used to it.
Some baby food stains are stubborn
Baby food may look harmless, till they get on floors, clothes, etc, and dry up. Having said that, a baby bib does little to remedy that – we’re just saying.
It’s not unusual to have food in your hair
Yes, your hair. Not baby’s because you would have bathed him after his lunch. If you happen to step out to go grocery shopping after that, don’t be alarmed. You’re probably not the only one walking around with cheese sauce in her hair.
Now and then, there’ll be epic moments
For example, when a baby happens to love new food that you just introduced to him. Text everyone and bring out the bubbly – it’s time to celebrate!
Appearance may matter
If you do not like the look of the food you’re about to ask a baby to try, chances are, he won’t either. They’re highly sensitive like that!
Everything tastes better with mashed banana
Weird but true, a mashed banana may turn out to be your answer to any picky situation. Just mash in a banana, and he’ll probably eat it.
You’ll panic every time he coughs
It’s natural, and all moms go through this, but each time your baby coughs while he’s eating, you’ll start to panic, thinking he’s choking.
Your baby has some phenomenal facial expressions
Who knew that such a tiny person could have such a wide array of expressions, and most of them are exhibited during meal times: joy, disgust, horror, wonderment, ick, and the list go on.
