What do I feed my baby? Part 1

My beautiful baby girl has hit this awkward stage when she likes to feed herself, only has 2 teeth and is rejecting her bottle for food. She is only 9 months old. What do I do?

To add to the complexity that is my child's appetite, she prefers (read really, really, really, really likes) foods that lean towards the sweeter side.

Here are some foods that my picky eater will indulge in. Maybe yours will too.

• Plantains- A GREAT add on that is full of lots of good stuff. The darker the plantain (yellow to black), the sweeter. Cut the ends off, wrap in aluminum foil and pop in the oven at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until soft. Let it cool and serve in bite size pieces for baby. Mix it in a puree with a veggie (beans and plantains are AWESOME), and you got a natural way to sweeten up purees with no processed sugars.
• Eggs- Many pediatricians recommend starting to feed baby eggs at around 8 months old, later if there is a history of family allergies. Consult your baby's doctor if you aren't sure. Eggs are a fantastic way to sneak in those veggies and a fantastic source of protein. My baby LOVES her scrambled eggs. I dice up and cook some spinach with them and perhaps some turkey and it's a quick lunch or dinner option.
• Steamed veggies- Yeah, I'm sure you've tried them all but here are a list of veggies that are usual baby favorites: Sweet potatoes, carrots, very very steamed broccoli, cauliflower, corn and peas. 
• Fruits- In general, fruits are generally pretty easy to feed baby. Pears are O's all time favorite. A few other's: Mango, Kiwi, Bananas, Apples and Strawberries. Bite size peices are key. Tip: Food Mesh holders are fantastic for teething babies. The colder the fruit the more soothing for babies. These are my favorites. 
• Yogurt- I've yet to meet a baby that doesn't like yogurt. Horizon Vanilla Yogurt is organic and oh so yummy. Mash some fruit in there and baby has a healthy snack (and so does mommy!). 
• Pasta- Very cooked whole wheat pasta or veggie pasta (yes, they do have it and it's a great way to sneak in a veggie), sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and yum!
• Cheese- Starting with soft cheeses (pasteurized of course), it's a great snack and a fantastic add on for meal time. Get that calcium in there mommies!!!
• Avocados- Avocados are in a category of their own. Oh so good with lots of good stuff plus healthy fats. Dice up a couple of pieces for baby and ohh...mouth drool for all. 

Yummy Mommy! Get your baby's food on and join in. Healthy mommy equals healthy baby!