Small pieces please, and portion control
I walk that fine line between too small to pick up and small enough not to choke. Did you know that you can get about 10 pieces out of a medium sized, seedless grape?
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Cashmere - Jan 04, 2005 1:20:46 pm PST #1171 of 10002
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DavidS - Jan 04, 2005 1:21:46 pm PST #1172 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Did you know that you can get about 10 pieces out of a medium sized, seedless grape?
Okay, Owen's more than safe. I think I was content with quartering a grape.
Cashmere - Jan 04, 2005 1:27:34 pm PST #1173 of 10002
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Okay, Owen's more than safe. I think I was content with quartering a grape.
I am a little paranoid, but a close family friend lost his son who choked to death four years ago and that left a mark.
deborah grabien - Jan 04, 2005 1:30:16 pm PST #1174 of 10002
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
VW, I honestly think firebombing the insurance company would be a lot better strategic move....
Susan W. - Jan 04, 2005 1:31:07 pm PST #1175 of 10002
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And now I'm a worried mom because Owen is obviously way ahead of Annabel in what solids you're giving him, and I'm afraid I'm being too cautious! Our pediatrician recommends waiting on finger foods until 8 months, so she's only been eating them for a few weeks. So far I've stuck to strictly baby foods like the Gerber fruit puffs, biter biscuits, and zwieback toasts. And Cheerios.
Speaking of which, the girl is due for a feeding....
Amy - Jan 04, 2005 1:35:46 pm PST #1176 of 10002
Because books.
biter biscuits, and zwieback toasts
So. Damn. Messy.
Try frozen waffles. Whole wheat, if they have them. Cut them up and there you go.
That's wonderful about Owen, Cashmere. Sara was all about the sweet potatoes and green beans, et al, when it was baby food, but cooked pieces, not so much, sadly. She does love apples, bananas, and grapes, though.
Aims - Jan 04, 2005 1:37:49 pm PST #1177 of 10002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
t watches Emeline finish up her steak and potatoes
Betsy HP - Jan 04, 2005 1:38:48 pm PST #1178 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
How well I remember the days of cutting grapes into quarters...
Cashmere - Jan 04, 2005 1:40:25 pm PST #1179 of 10002
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And now I'm a worried mom because Owen is obviously way ahead of Annabel in what solids you're giving him, and I'm afraid I'm being too cautious! Our pediatrician recommends waiting on finger foods until 8 months,
He's not that far ahead. He's only been eating Cheerios for maybe a month or two (I'm not sure). He's been eating biter biscuits and Zwieback for a little less time. I first gave him fresh, ripe fruit in teeny pieces two or three weeks ago and today was the first time I'd tried cooked, cubed veggies.
I tried to take it slower, but he kept taking the spoons out of my hands when I was trying to feed him. I went through 8 spoons in one feeding and heard that that was an indication that he wanted to feed himself. The combination of finger food and me shoveling in pureed baby food seems to work.
You're not overly cautious--you and Annabel are your best guides.
DavidS - Jan 04, 2005 1:40:45 pm PST #1180 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I am a little paranoid, but a close family friend lost his son who choked to death four years ago and that left a mark.
I'm telling ya, it's an okay subject to be paranoid about. Like I said, three times we had Emmett turning purple in the face: Piece of bread, piece of apple, piece of pear. It's scary as fuck.