Hey Grub

Still waiting to get Tara's shots back and for her to all be set up to do some work, they reckon it takes 4-6 weeks to get organised and it has just hit 4 weeks now.

As for the solids mess, I find that the following are essential for us:

1. Highchair
2. Normal Bib
3. Plastic Backed Bib
4. Spew Rag (or cloth nappy if you prefer... that's what I use)
5. Fast Reflexes...haha

I basically layer Tara up, normal bib then a plastic backed bib on top and then the spew rag draped over her. I have found the plastic backed bibs a godsend for solids (got mine from Big W pack of 10) as it collect all the spills, they do stain with most foods but I would rather have them stained than her clothes. The normal bib underneath is to catch all the saliva and dribble bits from her chin and the spew rag to clean up the mess around her face, hair, ears and wherever else food ends up... especially up the nose.

And trust me they are fast moving little creatures and if you are not fast enough to get that loaded spoon out of the way a little hand can swipe it before you know it and food is everywhere. Anyway that's what I do...