I think she likes the ExerSaucer

When I was still pregnant, one of my co-workers gave me their used ExerSaucer. It was a little old, but I put it in the closet since it's better to try things out first for free, and then if I decided I wanted something fancy or newer I could buy one if she liked it.

Well the jury is no longer out: she loves it. It makes sense, as she loves to stand anyway, and this way she can see everyone in the living room as well. (sorry the pics are so washed out ... phones are only so good at multitasking)

 

I think it kind of looks like a little space ship ... but she likes it so I am fine. It's so funny to watch her spin herself around to get to the different toys.

On an unrelated note, I have started making baby food for the bean. I purchased some special ice-trays to freeze individual portions and have whipped up a few things in bulk to feed her over the next few months. So far I've made Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Apples, Pears, Bananas and Avocados. I plan to make some peas, beans and blueberries to add some more color, but so far so good. I've actually only fed her Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Pears; she'll tolerate the Sweet Potatoes but LOVES the apples. I haven't decided how much cheaper it is to make her food myself, but I prefer to know exactly what is in her food, since she is having a tiny reaction on her chin every time I feed her anything. I still don't know if it is an allergic reaction or just irritation from her 'food wearing' technique. Only time will tell, but I've stopped giving her rice cereal in case she is allergic to soy. I may need to make my own of that as well if I can't find a brand without soy added... we'll see.

 

She is also getting much better at opening her mouth to take a bite, and I don't feel like I have to trick her to eat as much anymore :). (She is eating rice in the blue, and pears in the pink, my hand looks huge!)