Counseling & Therapy: Gerber
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Baby Doesn't like Gerber 3Rd Foods (Texture)
Asked by T.S. from Philadelphia
on October 14, 2011
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My daughter is 9 1/2 month old and I've been trying to give her the 3rd foods meals that are chunkier and she doesn't like it at all and gags. Tonite I attempted to gi...
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- My kids both hated the 3rd. Weird textures! We just went straight to full time table foods once the 2nds weren't enough for them. So both of my kids were on full t...
- That jarred stuff is nasty and expensive. get a small food processor and grind up what ever you are eating for lunch or dinner.
- Have you tried making your own? Like take and cook pasta super soft and chop it smaller, add a little sauce ect... I made my sons baby food and it's so easy. It might ...
Food Adversion Therapy
Asked by M.P. from Champaign
on April 30, 2008
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Hello! My 10 month old daughter has just been referred to a specialist involved with a local speech/hearing/food team to deal with a food adversion shes having with so...
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- I'm not sure about the therapy, but to put your mind at ease about solids. I have only just begun feeding my 12 month old solids at about 10.5 months, and she still g...
- I haven't been for this type of therapy, but I know several moms whose kids have needed it. It has been very successful. I thought we would need it with my little gu...
- If she's breast fed, I would ask a La Leche League leader for advice. Best of luck!
Help Finding New Cream
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on March 23, 2009
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Hi, I just found out today that Gerber no longer makes the Grins & Giggles Moisturizing Stick! I now need help finding a new lotion to use on my son's sensitive face....
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- Hi J. I use Arbonnes baby line for my 3 yr old. It not only moisturizs but cured her ezcema. Their products are all natural products, vegan certified, not made with c...
- I would try searching for Natural Products in general, or I've had good luck with brands such as Weleda and Aveeno.
- i've used a light layer of aquaphor on my daughters face when she had a small case of dry ecxema(spelling!!)
Table Food Issues with 10 Month Old
Asked by T.S. from New York
on February 17, 2010
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My son is 10 months old and i have tried to give him table food but is not able to have table food easily. He gags a lot when i give him anything that is not pureed. T...
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- Is he gagging and then continuing to eat or is he choking? I also have a 10 month old and he gags a little sometimes, but that is actually good, because that means he...
- My goodness, no he does not need therapy to learn to eat. Some children just take longer than others. Just keep introducing food options to him and eventually he wil...
- Goodness, no, he doesn't need therapy. He needs time and practice! Give him soft table foods, mashed potatoes are a good starter. Slowly introduce other foods. Be sure...
Storing Breastmilk
Asked by B.S. from Scranton
on January 15, 2009
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Hey everyone! I have been pumping and storing breastmilk in those gerber storage bags, but find that the milk spoils quickly. I have tried a couple different contain...
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- I would freeze my breastmilk if it wasn't going to be used right away. I believe it can be frozen for up to 2 months (not 100% on that, it's been 10 years). It defro...
- Hi B., I only used Medela storage bottles for both refrigerator and the specially made Medela bottles for freezer use. The milk was pumped right into the bottles. B...
- I used to use the gerber bags and hated them. I found the Lansinoh (not sure how it's spelled) bags to be much better and kept the milk much fresher.
How Do I Get My 16 Month Old to Take Vitamins? Please Read Entire Post
Asked by K.J. from Albany
on May 15, 2010
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Thanks so much in advance, I know this post is long, I am so sorry! My 16 month old is an extreme poor eater. And sometimes he gags and throws up with certain foods. H...
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- Hi K. J: Children learn from examples. How is the diet of everyone else in the family? How was your diet when pregnant with him? This may be an opportunity to cre...
- My 14th month old is also a gagger...has been since day one. Texture is a huge issue & I have created some recipes that seem to agree with her. I am no help with the v...
- you might want to try a chewable that dissolves easily. I began giving my daughter her acid medicine as a chewable when she was about 12 months. If he has some molars ...
Mommy & Me Classes
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2008
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Hello, Does anyone know of some Mommy & Me classes in the westside/southbay area??? I'm a speech therapist and would like to recommend some classes or places mom's c...
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- South Bay Adult School offers Mommy & Me. They are called "parenting classes." Prices there are the lowest I could find back when I was looking for a class. Since i...
- Wondernation in Manhattan Beach, or Musical Beginnings in Westchester both have good Mommy & Me classes.
- My son (4 mo) loves www.outsidethebox4babies.com. We go to the one on Mondays in SM. The teacher and the other moms are great. We have such a good time! Definitely wor...
17Mo Old W/difficulty Eating Multi-texture Foods
Asked by S. from Dallas
on January 28, 2006
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my son is 17 mos and has always had an intense gag reflex when it comes to food (though he'll gag himself for the fun of it- go figure). he's still eating Gerber 2nd S...
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- Hello. My suggestion would be to maybe ask your pediatrician about Apraxia. It may be possible that the gagging is in response to his mouth and tongue muscles being ...
- He could have sensory problems...Maybe you should have him evaluated for Sensory Integration Disorder. It sounds like his aversion to certain textures could be relate...
- Hi S., My son too does not want to chew on his food...and he just swallows the stage 3 gerber food...and sometimes throws up. He spits out any solid food given...ev...
8 1/2 Month Old Not Holding Bottle
Asked by S.S. from Milwaukee
on October 8, 2008
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I know this sounds really stupid but my son is 8 1/2 months and refuses to hold his own bottle or put food in his mouth (gerber finger food). He throws a fit when we ...
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- I wouldn't worry every little one is different, and my boys never held their own bottle, or were interested in finger foods. Then when they hit a year old, and we swi...
- My daughter never held her own bottle, at times I wished she had but NOW I cherish all that time I got to spend with her bonding. Once I got to finger food I just s...
- My son is also 8.5 months old. He can hold his bottle just fine, but prefers not to. He will eat on his own - in fact he often refuses help - but the bottle? He seems ...
Help with Feeding 12 Mo-old
Asked by C.P. from Los Angeles
on February 22, 2009
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My daughter will not eat any food with texture. She loves Gerber 2nd foods and will eat that no problem. I've tried to mix 2nd foods with 3rd foods. I've made food f...
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- As many have already said, I think its fine. My son similarly seems to enjoy either very smooth baby food at 13 months.. or O's and teething crackers/cookies that pra...
- try this book: "Super Baby Food" -- it has really great suggestions.
- I was having the same problem. My son is 12 months, and my daycare provider seemed to think he should be on solid foods. After writing in, I came to the conclusion tha...
