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Our baby girl has just started eating real food. It's a slow process as she tries each new food. Can you imagine how strange the sensation of waking up your taste buds for the first time feels? No wonder she makes such faces. I read in this book that one of the reasons babies put so many things in their mouths is to desensitize them. They are preparing their mouths for food.

There are so many reasons to make your own baby food. It's wholesome, natural, and not filled with preservatives or sugars. Jarred food gets heated to super-high temperatures, which kills some of the nutritional value. Making your own food is less expensive than buying baby food. I think one of the most important reasons to make baby food is that you can control the consistency so your baby gets used to having differing textures. Of course it does take a little extra time to make your own food, but I've found that it really doesn't take any special equipment. All I use are a steamer basket, food processor, and ice cube trays for freezing portions for later.

And when we are traveling and I don't feel like having the extra burden of making baby food, I buy Sprout baby food pouches to take on the road. I've been lucky to have two good eaters who are willing to try new foods. I hope they will stay that way.