Tag: 4+ Months

First Foods for Baby

First Foods for Baby

Once we decided to introduce solids, I found it a little bit overwhelming to decide what to give Hanky Pank. While I had considered so many things when I was pregnant, I had not considered solids whatsoever. I suppose food was so basic to me 

Avocados and Bananas

Avocados and Bananas

Avocados are such a staple in our house. I swear our motto should be “Put an avocado on it!” (resemblance of “Put a bird on it!” for any Portlandia fans). It’s on toast, in salads, made into guac, on it’s own. Bananas also seem to 

Apple Baby Puree

Apple Baby Puree

Apples are a super easy homemade baby food to make. And while apples are wonderful on their own, they’re perfect for adding to other foods to do the following: Flavor something bland, Sweeten something tart, or Thin something thick. So if you’re interested in making 

Pear Baby Puree

Pear Baby Puree

Pear puree is a perfect for introducing solids as it’s gentle on baby’s little tummy and high in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. Hanky Pank loves pears! I love pears because they’re super easy to make, which is great because we go through them quickly.  It’s 

When to Introduce Solids

When to Introduce Solids

When Hanky Pank was about three months old, I started to come out of the newborn haze and realize it was time to start thinking about a little more than nursing, sleeping, and changing diapers. One of the first things that came to mind was introducing