Tiny Bites, Big Feelings
(Baby Nutrition – a story of spoons, messes, and milestones)
I still remember the first time she watched me eat.
Really watched — eyes wide, mouth mimicking mine,
a little gasp every time I chewed.
She wasn’t even six months yet,
but somehow I knew:
“She’s learning already.”
When it was finally time to start solids,
I thought I’d feel excited.
Instead… I felt weirdly nervous.
Was it too soon? Too late?
Purees or baby-led weaning? Rice cereal or avocado?
Organic or homemade or store-bought?
I must’ve stared at that tiny silicone spoon for ten whole minutes before dipping it into the mashed banana.
She didn’t love it.
Didn’t hate it either.
She just blinked, looked up at me —
and stuck her hand in the bowl.
That’s how it began.
Feeding her became less about nutrition, and more about permission.
Permission to be slow.
To be messy.
To not know what I was doing — and still try anyway.
We’ve had days where she spits out everything.
Days where she eats like a tiny warrior.
Nights when I googled “how many bites is enough” and still went to bed unsure.
And mornings when she reached for the spoon herself,
and I almost cried watching her learn independence right in front of me.
What’s helped?
I keep a little basket on the counter:
A soft silicone bib I don’t mind rinsing a thousand times
Her favorite suction bowl that actually stays put (most of the time)
And a set of grippy spoons she can hold without flinging across the room (every time)
And no, it’s not always picture-perfect.
There’s food in her hair.
On my shirt.
In the dog’s mouth.
But somehow,
this wild, messy routine has become my favorite part of the day.
Because feeding her isn’t just about giving nutrients.
It’s about showing up — with patience, with play, with grace.
It’s about watching her discover flavor, color, and control.
And letting her figure it out, one bite at a time.
Baby Starter Feeding Set
Silicone bib, suction bowl, and baby-led spoons — all in one set that made me feel like less of a mess (even when the kitchen said otherwise).
Durable, safe, soft — and surprisingly calming to look at.
If no one’s told you yet today:
You’re doing enough.
Even if they only eat three bites.
Even if you reheat the same veggie puree twice.
Even if you feel lost.
They’re learning.
And so are you.