Limiting Sweets & Sugar: Gerber
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Kids and Sweets- Healthy Mom Wants to Know If Its Realistic to Hold off on Sugar
Asked by H.H. from Los Angeles
on July 29, 2008
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When I pictured being a mom, I pictured being one of those mom's who kept all sugar and junk food out of the diet until they were three of four. Possibly going vegeta...
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- I completely understand your dilemma. While I am only about to have my first child myself, I have several nieces and nephews, and am constantly trying to keep them awa...
- Hi, I wanted the same thing for my son. Not the whole vegetarian thing but I wanted him to stay away from sweets, sodas, and read meat. For a while I was able to do ...
- I would change your unrealistic goals now. Since there is sugar in almost everything (even fruit), you can't go without sugar completely. You can always buy sugar fr...
Sugar Rush
Asked by A.H. from Springfield
on October 30, 2006
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I took my son to my aunt's house for a visit. He's fourteen months old. From the time I got there I was having to defend my choices. My aunt wanted him to have a sa...
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- Been there, done that. My dh and I felt the same way as you about sugar, and while it wasn't always easy we stuck to our guns. Today our daughter is 3 years old, and w...
- Good for you trying to see that your child doesn't get too much junk. I have lived this scenario and my family actually respects my position though you can tell it is...
- A., I am the exact same way when it comes to treats for my little guy. I have a 15 month-old little boy who doesn't eat many sweets. I would say that 95% of the time h...
Finger Foods with Out Sugar
Asked by A.J. from Minneapolis
on February 8, 2007
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My husband will not allow any kind of sugar in our sons diet unless it is natural, and that can only be in the fruit that he is eating. He will not allow fruit juices...
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- I agree with not giving them too much sugar but come on hubby! If you're having a hard time finding things, I'd suggest getting a secret stash of whatever you think ...
- I would love to see your replies, is there any way on this site to see them? my email is ____@____.com
- Hi A. I have a 10 1/2 mo old. We allow sugar in her diet, but she eats lots of food without sugar too. I bought a bag of puffed rice cereal that is just rice without ...
Advice About Low Sugar Drink Options for Picky Infant That Will Not Drink Milk
Asked by C.M. from Raleigh
on March 7, 2008
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My 2 year old will not drink milk from a sippie cup. Not regular milk, soy milk, strawberry milk, chocolate milk...she will not touch it. She will drink juice which ...
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- Have you tried the Gerber Graduates Fruit Splashers they are made with 40% less sugar and water already. It worked very well for my four boys and they liked the taste....
- Have you tried the flavored water
- Have you tried making her an herbal tea? There are great blends available. I suggest you make a cup of tea ( brew it hot). You can add a little honey while the tea is ...
