Another week has passed, and I did not give Izzy solid food, and for very good reasons. She has been sleeping through the night, and she has leveled off at 4.5 oz bottles 5 times a day, a rate that I can keep up with.
But I couldn't resist getting the high chair ready. We went with the Gracco Contempo and it was super simple to set up. I wish the directions told me whether or not my child is ready for the high chair, but I guess that's another judgement call I have to make. I'm thinking of trying her out in it for a few minutes at a time until she is used to it.
And Izzy isn't the only one who needs to get used to the high chair. Lovable nosey Willow will need her own time inspecting the new piece of furniture. I'm comforted that the chair has several levels and I can put the baby at the highest level, a.k.a. out of Willow's reach level. I just hope this chair is sturdy enough to handle a couple of bumps from the dog. The key here is making sure Willow doesn't push the thing over. Don't worry, I'm very experienced in body blocking the dog before she bulldozes something (or someone) over.
After both of my girls are comfortable with the chair, I fully expect Izzy to be tossing food over the side for Willow's benefit. And really, we all win, Izzy gets to experience food. Willow gets to slurp up after the spills, and cleaning time will be minimal for me.
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