Whaddya Say Mom?

According to a recent survey conducted by Beech-Nut, for new and first-time moms, Mother's Day means more this year than last. 83 percent of moms who took the survey said that Mother's Day reminds them of how happy they are to be a mom!

Other fun facts include:

• Good morning! The survey revealed that while 39 percent of new moms believe baby gets fussier in the evening, the morning is a different story. More than eight out of 10 new moms (81 percent) agree that baby is more pleasant in the morning.

• Advancing nutrition. According to the National Network for Childcare, infants can start on solid food between ages 4 to 6 months. According to survey respondents, nearly twice as many moms are introducing solid foods earlier - four to five months old (38 percent) - rather than later - six to seven months (20 percent).

• Food fun and function. When it comes to feeding baby, more than half of new moms (55 percent) think it is fun to see infants react to different flavors and textures. But new moms agree that baby food performs specific roles, such as introducing solid foods (80 percent) and nutrition (77 percent) into baby’s diet.

• Warm hearts, worried minds. Not surprisingly, nearly all new moms (93 percent) warmed to baby’s first smile as the most popular, unexpected joy of being a new mom. However, new mommy-hood isn’t all smiles; some of the biggest concerns among new moms are worries about baby getting sick (62 percent) and giving baby proper nutrition (57 percent).

• No expense spared. For 65 percent of new moms, nutritional value and variety of flavor are the most important factors when purchasing baby food, compared to 21 percent who consider cost.

Does the survey reflect your feelings of being a Mom and Mother's Day? Tell us about it! Simply respond with your opinion on any facts from the survey, and you'll be entered to win a super fun prize pack from Beech-Nut! Each of three (3) winners will receive:

(1) Beech-Nut tote
(2) jars of Good Morning (soluable fiber)(2) jars Beech-Nut DHA plus+ (including the new Wild Alaskan Salmon)(2) jars Good Evening (Whey Protein and prebiotics)(2) Easy Pour dry cereals enhanced with DHA
(1) DHA plus+ yogurt blend

Leave your comments on this post for entry into the giveaway. One entry per person. Giveaway ends on May 16th, 2008 at 11 PM CST. See site rules for full details.