Older Child: Gerber
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Help-my 8 Year Old Is Very Picky About Her Food.
Asked by L.Z. from Odessa
on April 29, 2008
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I have an 8 year old that is very picky about food. She either wants something different from what i've made and if not, she won't eat. I can't get her to eat veggies...
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- I think it is a phase....my now 9 year old went through that also. Now she is trying all kinds of things. I would never go out of my way to fix her a different meal if...
- My children have done the same thing. She's associating the new food with the vomiting. My child did that with a certain food. It was a traumatic experience and the...
- my daughter has done this most of her life since 2 yrs old - she is now 23 yrs old. Over the years we have learned that some of the things she did not like - she has ...
Do You Have Gerber Life Insurance
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on February 26, 2007
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I don't know if I should get Gerber Life Insurance for my 2 year old. My father has one policy for her (he gets one for all the grandkids) but he's 69 now, and I don'...
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- why don't you look and see if your work offers it first? I pay $1/month for my son's life insurance through work. If your father took out a policy on him, he doesn't p...
- i have it for all 3 of my kids. 18,15 and 5. my main reason for getting it as it helps towards college but they have to be 20 or 21 to get it though. but by that t...
- Not worth much- go term!It's a better deal w/ better outcome. Go to www.daveramsey.com to get more info. D.
Gerber Waterproof Pants
Asked by G.M. from San Francisco
on February 22, 2010
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Was wondering if anyone has any experience with these? We have been attempting to potty-train my 2 1/2 year old daughter with the Gerber padded underwear training pan...
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- I bought the plastic Gerber covers for 2T-3T for my 2.5 year old (28 lbs) and they are HUGE on her - the weight for those start at 28 lbs. I use regular underwear and ...
- I'm just curious about where you found the padded underwear? I looked all over for them when I trained my son! (Sorry I'm not much help on the waterproof pants quest...
- HI G., I attempted to try using these pants as well and had the same result as a previous responder. They were HUGE (he is about 35 pounds) and the plastic rustling...
Are Gerber Baby Foods Healthy for My 10 Mo Old? Suggestions on Healthy Meals?
Asked by K.E. from New York
on August 23, 2010
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I am a working mom and constantly running around and am wondering what healthy snacks and meals I can make for my 10 month old daughter. She eats many of the 2nd and 3...
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- No they are not. Take whatever you make for yourself an dportion out some for your baby. Cut food to appropriate sizes,steam veggies to be extra tender, puree whteve...
- I'd verify with your pediatrician as well as reading our advice. Regarding comments on organic foods, please be aware that most organic crops have been treated with...
- I have this book and I love it. Lots of suggestions on homemade snacks and baby food that are natural and very healthy ,both for babies and toddlers: Simply Natural...
Need Suggestions for Halloween Treats for a 1 1/2 Year Old and 6 Year Old
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on October 26, 2008
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Hi! I am making a special Halloween treat bag for my 15 year old nephew, 6 year niece and 1 1/2 year old niece. I can fill my nephews bag with candy and little gift c...
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- I am doing treat bags (no candy) for my DD MDO class of 2 and under. I am putting in the bags, small cans of play dough, halloween stickers, halloween stamps, Hallo...
- for the 1 1/2 year old you might do the Kellogs fruit snacks, I did this for my son for Easter and he loved it. They have Disney Princesses snacks. As for the 6 year o...
- You have been given a lot of good advice... I go the dollar tree, they have a lot of little items; get your 1 1/2 year old bubbles... bubbles bring so many smiles, wis...
Trying to Get My 13Month Old to Eat Solids
Asked by K.W. from San Antonio
on April 2, 2007
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I have a 13mos.old daughter that won't eat her food. We've been giving her the Gerber Graduate dinners and she'll spit the food out, play with it or just doesn't want ...
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- I tried the gerber grads too...morgan hated them ( try tasting them yourself and you will see why yuck in most cases). he was a pickie eater, at that age maybe staying...
- Maybe she has a texture adversion. My youngest had this for quite awhile (due to chemotherapy). She would chew up stuff and spit it out. She still won't eat the mashed...
- Hi, I am a mother of two youngsters. With my oldest we tried the Gerber Graduate Dinners also and she would try them but wouldnt eat more than a few bites. Until I ...
Self Feeding Food Ideas
Asked by S.C. from Stockton
on October 26, 2010
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My son is 10 months old and only has his 2 top and 2 bottom teething. He still takes a few bottles a day and Gerber pureed/level 3 food along with wheels, puffs, star...
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- My son was about the same age when he didn't want help eating anymore! One of his favorites was diced banana! Soft enough for him to mush without the worry of chocki...
- I have bought those little fruit cups, peaches, pears, oranges. My daughter seems to do well with feeding those to herself. She is 9 months.
- Mashed potatoes, rice, pasta noddles, toast, applesauce, cheerios, soft, cooked diced carrots, squash, sweet potatoes.... It's amazing what they can manage with those...
First Meats to Feed (And How?)
Asked by R.Z. from Philadelphia
on August 12, 2008
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I think my daughter (8.5 months old) is ready to try some meat. We've been through just about all of the pureed fruits and veggies. I've used a variety of either fresh...
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- My son loved pureed ham and pineapple, chicken with sweet potatoes, and chicken and peas. I added organic broth if it was dry. Good luck!
- It's funny....my sister-in-law and I were just talking about this subject. When my children were babies, I would take whatever I had prepared for dinner (example: chi...
- pureed with vegetables as the meat can be dry. When enough teeth and able to chew little bit more can try Stage 3 with peices but still too early.
Feeding a Fussy Toddler
Asked by D.H. from Providence
on August 20, 2006
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Hi All!
Does anyone have any suggestions for feeding a fussy 16 month old boy. The only thing he will eat is Gerber meatsticks, diced fruit and alphabet noodles in c...
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- My daughter (16 mnths) was a very fussy eater in the beginning. She didn't want to eat anything but baby food. The first thing that I was able to get her to eat was st...
- My first son ate everything you put in front of him and my second son skipped baby food all together. He could not tolerate the texture of the food. Currently his diet...
- One thing I did with both of my kids was give them food they can dip. For example, chips with salsa, hotdogs with ketchup. It made the food more fun. Also, they will...
When Should I Start Hand Foods
Asked by T.W. from Dallas
on July 19, 2008
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Hello,
I was wanting to know because it has been years so I can not remember.. When should I start foods the baby can hold I do give her the Gerber cookie that i...
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- Gerber has these little treats that dissolve in their mouths. They are wonderful for that age. They begin the transition to finger foods and are easier for them to eat...
- My son is 13 months old and we started giving him table food and hand food like Gerber cookies and puffs by 8 months. It might also depend on how many teeth she has. H...
- We started with steamed broccoli stems and mashed potatoes mounded up in front of Sierra on her Bumbo tray. (We skipped cereals - it's hard for the young digestive sys...
