Elisheva Urbas:
Thanks for the alternative perspective.  I'm currently introducing solids to
a baby who also loves mush, but we've been able to avoid commercial baby
food entirely.  The historical and anthro evidence (Kathy D any comment?) is
interesting in this area.  In some cultures, the norm is to pre-chew the
baby's food (table food) and spit it out.  I know this is unpallatable to
many of us and certainly is unacceptable in the US outside one's home.
Every once in a while, I catch myself doing this in front of someone--to my
great embarrassment.

Chris Hafner-Eaton, PhD, MPH, IBCLC, CHES
HSR & Educational Consultant   email: [log in to unmask]
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