Independence streak at 8-9 months?

roselln2

I was giving DD some lentils and carrots the other day. She loved them last time. In fact, she shouted when I didn't give them to her fast enough. This time she pursed her lips and turned her head. I believe strongly in not forcing her, so I said ok and left her alone. Later, I pulled out some grape tomatoes, and she grabbed them and self-fed. Hmmmm... I thought... Maybe she didn't want the lentils bc they smelled bad or she was full. No, none of those things applied. On her last tomato, she dropped it, and I picked it up to put it in her mouth. Again, she pursed her lips (which, really, is just adorable) and turned her head. I put it on her tray, and she snatched it up.

Long story longer, did your LO go through an independence phase around this age? Thanks in advance!

oooCarrieB

My LO does this too!

kbeach82

Yep. V is not a huge fan of anything that he can't feed himself these days (i.e. - anything with a spoon). He does make exceptions for two things - yogurt and bottles :-)