First, after first starting solids, when do babies finally "get it"? I started cereal on Monday, and so far she doesn't exactly seem to get it. Also, I'm having trouble finding the right times to do it because she doesn't even eat her full bottle sometimes, so she's never hungry for solids. Can I still give her the rice cereal for practice? I'm not doing it so she'll sleep longer or anything like that, just felt it was time to see how she did. She's not fussing about the cereal, and will take a few bites if I let her grab the spoon and shove it somewhere in the vicinty of her mouth. Her tongue reflex is gone, and she doesn't gag either. I just feel a little discouraged. Not sure if I should give it a week because she's not opening her mouth wide like an eager beaver, or if I should just keep at it each day trying till she gets it.
Second, anyone read the Super Baby Food book? I have it and it's very interesting. I'd love to talk to some of you that are actually using it and making food etc.