My oldest did get store-bought food but that was what you did at the time. Or at least all I knew about at the time(my pre-internet days 15 years ago). It never occured to me to feed him anything but. It was all I had ever seen babies fed.

My youngest son loved mashed avacados. It was a ‘baby food in a hurry’ thing. I could cart an avacado anywhere and then peel and mash.

Most nights we ate dinner was something that could be blended.

It’s only more recently I’ve been trying to buy organic food — not always but more often.

Seems every year I learn something new :).

My children are grown-ups now. My grandchildren range in age from 5 to 15. They are picky eaters. The little one loves potatoes, though.

I heard from a dietist that boiled potatoes (well mixed with unsalted butter)are the number one healthiest vegetable and can be offered as a first food to babies … every day to your 6 to 9 month baby. Fat (the butter) is important for the development of the baby’s brain. Eventually carrots, green beans and peas can be mixed in.

My wife and I are planning to have kids in the next few years and it’s definitely important to know how we’re going to raise and feed them. Thanks for making me think!