[sarbar]

Since I know there are a number of us here with new ones I might keep doing these threads! This last week while out Walker tried out a new line of instant dry baby food (this was a great find!) that is made by Miles Outside. The line is organic, some are gluten free and easy on your babies tummy overall. It is packaged in small single serving plastic pouches (just shy of 1 1/2 ounces dry), that have a gusseted bottom for ease in serving. I had ordered the Double Trouble Sampler not long before leaving for our recent trip to the Smokies and the owner, Courtney, went out of her way to ensure I had the meals in time- excellent customer service – and even included the cutest onesie ever:

And the back view:

We tried out Picnic Outside for his first:

Simple to prepare, just add in cool water or for more nutritional stats use formula or breast milk and then stir well. Let it sit for a couple minutes and it magically blends into a perfect constituency. This was the chunkiest food so far for Walker to try and he was happy about it. I gave it a try and you know what? I liked it!

Walker grabbed onto the spoon and wouldn’t let go so that says something!

For his spoon we used the bamboo spoon out of a To Go Ware set. If you have a baby or know someone with a little one, the sampler is a great find even for dayhiking or for keeping in the car (or for that matter even a bug-out kit for emergencies.) ~Sarah

[nuclear_eggset]

Awesome! When Daphne gets around to handling a spoon (with food on it, not *just* as a toy), I'll have to pick some up!!

[sarbar]

I learned to keep the spoon away After I got coated with sweet potatoes Now I have a "fake" spoon (ie..a clean one) that I let him have while I feed him. It seems to work. For now. I am sure next week he will decide doing razberries with a mouth of food will be fun.

[nuclear_eggset]

We are doing a little bit different approach to the solid foods where she feeds herself, and we don't put food in her mouth for her. ("baby-led weaning" is the common name for it, though it's better known in England than here.) On a semi related note, we've been usig the backpack style baby carrier for a couple weeks, and I love that thing. I can't wait to have a free weekend for a little hike!

[sarbar]

He is so hungry he grabs everything he sees. Not that he is starving, ol' bowling ball buns is a big un'.

[grannyhiker]

Just looked at this. Walker certainly is a photogenic model!!!