by Marlee Bangerter posted in Life & Home

The plight of the third child: At my son's 6-month appointment, I had to admit that we hadn't really started solids. I left with a firm resolve to provide William with new flavors, textures, and the same messy, fun experiences as his older sisters.

Making good on my resolve was surprisingly easy, because I found HappyBaby Clearly Crafted organic baby food pouches. I love using pouches -- so convenient! -- but not being able to see what's inside has always bothered me. But the Clearly Crafted pouches are clear -- you can see everything that's in them, vibrant purées that are as beautiful as the fruits and vegetables they're made from.

The only problem" My 2- and 3-year-old daughters got ahold of the pouches before I could even pop one open to feed William, and were pretty bummed when I explained that the pouches were actually baby food! But who am I to deny them fruits and vegetables" They all eagerly got in on the action, and I can't say I've ever had that experience with another brand. My oldest had me read each of the flavors while she lined them up on the table. After William had a few tries, I let June and her buddy Adam have a go.

June is a picky eater and I was more than a little shocked that she polished off the entire pouch. The one that June is enjoying in the picture is apple, guava, and beet. Who would have thought my picky eater would enjoy such a combination" It makes me want to get more creative at ...