Jodi - it is THE funniest thing to see them trying to slurp up spaghetti lol I cut it up so it was small enough to fit in his mouth. He managed to eat about 3/4 of what I put on his h/chair tray. He was orange from head to toe afterward so have a bath ready and waiting Yeah he is pretty strong for a 6.5mth old. I never expected it really even though I did everything a tad bit early for my age group, but Jett just seems to be months ahead. Im a lazy mother too, I dont put any extra effort into making him all smart and the like sooooooo it must be natural talent