Eating at 11 months old

Tyler thinks now that he is 11 months old he is a big boy. He no longer takes a bottle! He likes using his sippy cup. Of course his mommy purchased MANY before finding one that he would hold. He prefers the ones with straws.

Feeding him meals now is somewhat of a challenge. I know you are thinking at his size he should eat anything. But he is a picky eater. Tyler no longer wants to eat any baby food. Tyler no longer wants to eat anything we have to spoon feed him. He thinks he is a big boy and wants to feed himself. The real problem with this is ...... Tyler has a little of Uncle Zach in him. He doesn't like getting his hands messy! When I put food on his tray he will touch it with one finger to see if it feels wet; if not, great, he will pick it up and eat it. If it's wet he will have nothing to go with it. So when I cook green beans, pasta, etc, I have to blot them with paper towels before placing on his tray. Once we cook "his way" he is a great eater.

Grandma Kerr