Question about baby's eating habits...
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Question about baby's eating habits...
| Fri, 10-15-2004 - 10:49pm |
I would post this on Baby's First Year Board, but no one EVER answers posts there...I figured you all have children so you could help me out.
My son is seven months old and I started him on cereal at four months. He did really good at swallowing, but seemed to dislike it. I tried adding fruit, and he hated that. I tried fruit alone, he hated that. (This all took place over the last few months.) I then started him on veggies, and he LOVES those. He practically drinks them. But now when I try to give him fruits or cereal, he clamps his mouth shut. I have tried EVERYTHING. All different combos of fruit. I've tried sneaking in bites of fruit between veggies, and he stops eating completely. I've tried jarred cereal. No!!! Should I even worry about this? The only thing I can get him to eat that has Vitamin C in it is coconut pudding. He loves that. So is that enough? Is this a valid concern, or should I just relax and give him veggies for breakfast? I wish he would eat some cereal, it is so good for him! I don't know how he knows when I add cereal to something, but he does. I think it might be the texture. Any tips or just telling me to not worry is appreciated
My son is seven months old and I started him on cereal at four months. He did really good at swallowing, but seemed to dislike it. I tried adding fruit, and he hated that. I tried fruit alone, he hated that. (This all took place over the last few months.) I then started him on veggies, and he LOVES those. He practically drinks them. But now when I try to give him fruits or cereal, he clamps his mouth shut. I have tried EVERYTHING. All different combos of fruit. I've tried sneaking in bites of fruit between veggies, and he stops eating completely. I've tried jarred cereal. No!!! Should I even worry about this? The only thing I can get him to eat that has Vitamin C in it is coconut pudding. He loves that. So is that enough? Is this a valid concern, or should I just relax and give him veggies for breakfast? I wish he would eat some cereal, it is so good for him! I don't know how he knows when I add cereal to something, but he does. I think it might be the texture. Any tips or just telling me to not worry is appreciated

Well it's been a while but here is my opinion..
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If he wants veggies for breakfast, go for it! Many people in our country would be healthier/not overweight if they cut down on the carbs/fruit and ate more veggies! I think he has the right idea, I wish I would eat like that!
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