Self Feeding & Finger Foods
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Grandma Too Busy to Feed Child!
Asked by J.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 15, 2011
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My mom ( age 72) told me today that she was "too busy" to feed my 8 year old daughter anything for lunch..... daughter ended up having a chocolate shake ( while they w...
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- crazy, crazy, crazy. did Gma eat lunch? & what happened to the food you brought? AND did she drive by a McDonalds at all? One time is ....whatever. If it ha...
- If this is a one time thing or a thing that doesn't happen every day then I'd say it was just one of "those" days. I have sometimes had to cook ramen noodles for dinne...
- No you are not! If she is "too busy" to feed her, then I would be "too busy" to pay her! I know she is your mother, but I would consider another form of childcare...or...
Nighttime Feed Routine?
Asked by A.S. from Phoenix
on October 20, 2008
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Hey mamas:
Our son turns 3 months this week and is having issues sleeping. He was doing 4-6 hour stints for several weeks, but is now back to only 2-3 at a time, if ...
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- Sounds like he is ready for a little baby food about an hour or so before bedtime. Check with your dr, but ceral or veggies should do the trick. It has worked for m...
- My litte one turned 4 months today and we are going through something similar. Her naps are just 30 minutes long too, but thats another story! Between 6:30 and 7 PM ...
- Congrats! What a joy :) My little girl is 4.5 months old and she sleeps 12 hours a night! I might be a lucky one I guess! I have her on this type of schedule~ sl...
What to Feed My 10 Month Old
Asked by E.K. from Lawrence
on September 6, 2009
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I am needing some new ideas about what easy things to feed my 10 month old son. He has no food allergies that we know of. I was late starting table food and I just am ...
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- Seems like he needs more protein in his diet. Try baked chicken nuggets cut up into very small bites. If he likes veggie burgers, maybe he will like low fat hamburge...
- Hi E., I can't remember where I got this list from, but I found a list of foods when I was searching for new things for our little one. FRUITS: mango, pears, m...
- My 10 month old daughter eats whatever we are eating. I cut it into tiny bites for her, but she loves spices, garlic, everything! Of course we don't give her peanuts...
Help to Feed My Baby
Asked by P.B. from Miami
on May 1, 2007
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I work full time and I want to find ideas to feed my baby with homemade food. She is 12 months old and she's my treasure. I got the feeling that I'm not doing right wi...
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- She's 12 months old. She can eat what ever you do! Just feed her what ever you're making for yourself. Just make sure it's cut small enough for her to gum if she do...
- Hi P., Get the book, Super Baby Food, available at most bookstores. I used this to make both of my children's food. It's wonderful. All you need is a steamer and b...
- Hi P., I don't know of a website or book, but you should be able to feed her anything. My daughter is 14 months old, and she eats everything. When we first introduc...
What to Feed My 11 Month Old.
Asked by L.H. from Philadelphia
on January 1, 2011
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My doctor said to stick to just the stage 3 baby foods. But my 11 month old son wants more. He wants to feed himself. Should I stick with the doctor's advice and ju...
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- At 11mos, our son was eating whatever we ate (except for the big no-no's, like honey). Sometimes it was prepared differently (kept out the super hot peppers), and it ...
- Was there a reason your doc said to stick with the baby food? Gag reflex? History of allergies? I don't have the whole picture, so I don't want to second guess your...
- www.wholesomebabyfood.com A lifesaver for me when my DS was that age! So many different ideas. My DS hated the stage 3 foods, but loooved everything I fed him using t...
What to Feed Her?
Asked by J.M. from Baton Rouge
on June 21, 2007
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My daughter is 14 months and only wants to eat baby food or junk food. I try to feed her what I eat and she doesn't want it. Puts it in her mouth then spits it out. ...
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- there is a sippy cup that is shaped like a real cup.. I used it for my daughter...here is a link to one, its on the bottom of the page; the lil trainer by gerber http:...
- Keep giving her the foods you eat. She will develop a taste for them over time. Feed her things like strawberries, and other fruits, cut up of course. My little on...
- i promise that your daughter won't starve herself. throw out the baby food and the junk food. don't allow it in the house. that way it's not an option. try sweeter veg...
My Toddler Is So Picky, What Do I Feed Him?
Asked by A.M. from Seattle
on March 1, 2008
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Lately all my son wants to eat is crackers. I know it's normal for kids to go thru food phases, but we've also been struggling with transitioning from baby food to rea...
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- I offer my toddlers a portion of everything (that's child-friendly) we eat. Last night we had roast chicken, pasta in some type of cheese sauce, and steamed broccoli,...
- My kids frequently go through this picky phase, even with all time favorites. Unfortunatly you jsut have to ride it out. Keep offering stuff all the time. My kids are ...
- My all most three year old does this about every three months!! Lately it has been pizza..thats all he will eat ill try and sit him in front of something healthy and ...
I Dont Know What Feed or Teach Her
Asked by L.T. from Seattle
on March 12, 2008
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Hello all! I am 23 with a 15 month old daughter and I dont know how to expand and teach her new things. With food, she eats; yogurt, fruit sauce (like apple sauce) oat...
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- Hi L. your message is very touching ,go to your local library and they will have books on what to do with young children,take her for walks ,discover nature ,flowers a...
- Oh, I can TOTALLY relate to what you are saying. I remember feeling this way EXACTLY. My son is now 2 1/2, but I remember just around 12-15 months going through the ex...
- Hi L., I agree with Wendy. She can pretty much eat whatever you're eating now (check with your ped to make sure). My son loves beans and rice and it's a great source o...
What Can I Feed My Child?
Asked by B.O. from Spokane
on November 22, 2008
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Hello everyone I have a question about what I can feed my daughter. She is 8 1/2 months old and has 7 teeth already with more coming in. She never liked baby food cer...
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- I wouldn't give her honey, they say you should what until 24 months for that, and wait until 12 for peanuts and eggs. I would ask your Ped. for suggestions.
- I'd recommend the same as some others did - just grind up your meal (once the baby has had all the ingredients separately to make sure she isn't allergic). I would fr...
- My son had a full set of teeth by the time he was a year old. When he was 7-8 months, we started trying to just grind up whatever we were eating. (leaving out honey....
Feeding
Asked by P.T. from New York
on December 26, 2006
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My son will be starting day care soon. They provide lunch and two snacks,therefore i will have to make sure he eats in the morning. He is 10 months and i am wondering ...
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- Hi P. I am a licensed provider and all 10 month old boys must eat in the morning alittle fruit, or ceral. Boys are so active and they will need the engery to play ...
- When my son started on food, we started him on a Breakfast, lunch dinner cycle. This way it made an easy transition to regular food at real mealtimes we could keep up...
- Both of my kids had a bottle/cup first thing when they got up. Daycare days I got in the habit of sitting them down with Cheerios or something light but they we...
