Mothers, Is it dangerous or bad?
to not actually feed your baby a lot but letting him taste things at 2 months old, I made beef stroganoff tonight and dipped my finger in the gravy sauce a few times and let my son taste it I would go mmm yum! and he kept getting a huge smile on his face and then a little giggle would come out. I thought this was sooo cute but is this harmful and if so why? (I understand dairy has to wait like yogurt or ice cream, ect.)
Answers:
A generation ago, we were all eating food off of our moms' plates very early. And, mostly, no harm came to any of us, just like no harm came to those of us who survived being put to sleep on our stomachs every night of our infancy. I think the first potential problem is that an infant's system can't handle some adult food, like dairy as you mentioned. The second problem would be the potential for an allergic reaction, which doctors say may be more severe in a young child. However, I think many folks these days are a lot more panicked about food issues and infants than is necessary. Think of what you're doing, weigh in your mind the things you've heard, and use your own judgement. I'm sure a taste of gravy won't do any damage to your little one, and it is so nice to make them smile at that age, isn't it? Enjoy him while he is so tiny!
It's not harmful to your baby. By the age of 6 months, my son was eating pureed foods that my husband and I ate for dinner.
i think at 2 months i would be calling his doctor and asking if thats ok since hes still young
I don't think so. I did the same thing with all of my children and they are just fine. As long as you are not giving him bites of it then, I don't see any harm in it although some people would differ. Just do whatever you are comfortable with. If it isn't giving him belly aches and stuff then it is fine. Back in the old days even though we have not been there they did the same thing with their babies.
I don't think it's a great idea. I mean, there was probably salt and fat and all sorts of stuff in there that their little 2 month old bodies can't handle (and beef stroganoff has dairy in it). There will be plenty of time for table food later. At 2 months they should stick to formula or breast milk.
It's best to just breast feed for the first 6 months. Helps reduce chance of allergies. Keep baby away from donuts, sweets, french fries and all junk food...forever. Don't start that crap or they will want it forever.
Hmmm good question. I personally dont think its dangerous for the baby to have a taste of something. My only concern is that by tasting different things so young may put him off breastmilk or formula. Also cetain spices in food might give him a tummy ache.
I think it will depend on how much grease may be in the meal,, no more than you did, it should be ok.
My kids both had tastes of food like that, and their first foods were yogurt. They loved it, and my ped said it was good for them.
just a lil bit on your finger wouldnt be bad. just never intoduce more than one new food a week, so if there is an allergice reaction, you know exactly what food it was.
no it wont hurt. maybe he will be a big eater but it wont hurt as long as the food is not spicy dip on girl dip on
I don't know. I followed my pediatrican's advice when it came to giving my children "grown-up" food. He warned me of food allergies and things like that. I personally felt like it was good to wait, since they have their whole lives to experience different foods, especially if there was a chance of causing food allergies.
IF YOUR GOING TO FEED HIM, PLEASE FEED HIM BABY FOOD, OR BABY CEREAL, THAT IS BEST FOR THE BABY, NOT GROWN UP FOOD, IT HAS ALL KINDS OF ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS, THAT AREN'T GOOD FOR YOUR SON.
Your baby is too young to have that in his system, their tummy is very sensitive at that stage go to babycenter.com for more advice from experts.
Their are so many chemicals in foods now and babies are more sensitive. They can build allergies or have reactions that are more serious to them at this young age. Take your time, tehy are only young once.
I don't think it would hurt to have just a taste of different foods. Actually, it may in the long run make him more accepting of new foods and different flavors. Now that I think about it, I wish I would have done that.
BAD IS A STRONG WORD, IT COULD BE BAD IF THE BABY IS ALLERGIC TO SOMETHING IN IT? YOU WOULD THEN HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS... THERE ARE SO MANY SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT YOU JUST TRY TO BE OBSERVANT OF HOW HE REACTS TO DIFFERENT FOODS AND TRY TO INTRODUCE ONE THING AT A TIME. WE USED TO USE BABY FORMULA AND MAKE CREAM OF WHEATS OR RICE CEREAL FOR OUR SON BECAUSE HE WAS A BIG BOY & GREEDY..: )
JUST GO SLOW...
The sauce in beef stroganoff is mostly dairy. Your baby's gut isn't fully formed (there are literally holes in it). Giving food too early can cause internal bleeding. If this continues to happen it will lead to allergies, eczema, and asthma. What is sooo cute, is actually hurting your baby.
Babies that young have not developed enough yet digestively. They need time to grow more. The best thing for them at that age is breast milk. You can begin to start them on rice cereal made with the milk. Do not push your child into tasting different foods. That will come in time. I am afraid you could cause food allergies by giving foods that have ingredients that a young tummy cannot handle. As your child ages, slowly introduce new foods to them. Your pediatrician or WIC nutritionist will guide you in what you should be feeding your child and at what age. Please check with them.
doctors will say no DON'T DO IT! but i say go ahead and give him a taste. he will love the change in food. when my son was 3 mths he ate mashed potatoes for thanksgiving and he is fine he also sucked on a huge turkey bone it was adorable he loved it. we also let him taste suckers any kind of sauce as long as it wasn't to spicey. and by like 5 or 6 mths he was eating solids and everything. its mostly depends on you and how you feel about the situation you are his mom you make the rules jsut you know be smart about it don't just let him have a french fry you knwo he my choke on it. lol its ok to have alil taste
Your a great mother, and a taste of stroganoff won't hurt him. This is one of those topics your gonna get differant opinions on, but keep in mind, moderation is a key in life. You can let him taste most anything, it's what you are feeding him that counts. If it gives him a belly ache, you know. Thats how you do it is trial and error!
Probably not too bad -- though if it is processed (pre-packaged) the sodium might be a bit high.
Babies have a very weak swallow reflex, so make sure at first it's just like you are doing it (with a very clean finger).
Some people start kids on cereal right away, in a bottle, but it really depends on the child, everything takes time.. it's about being able to swallow correctly, and taking food in the mouth without spitting it out (the reason they spit it out is not spite, it's that their tongue doesn't work yet correctly -- a lot of work we aren't even concious of goes into swallowing..
Go for the giggles, with tastes, etc. but do so in moderation. Watch out for some of the foods mentioned by the APA for allergic potential (eggs, peanut, etc.).
You are the Mommy! Call and ask your Dr. He/She will tell you.
Good luck I did not kill my kids like that
I read alot of the other womens answers and it kind of makes me laugh. Your the mom and if you feel a taste here or there is okay, then go right ahead. My son had tastes like that, not from me personaly, but my mother did alot. He was fine. He actually had a better acceptance later to the new foods he got and he only has one allergy and that is to strawberries. I do agree that your doctor would be the best one to ask about this, but I dont think it will really hurt him. Just dont go overboard thats all. And as far as adult foods being soo bad for us, well we eat them so they cant be that bad right? I mean my mother was no betty crocker and I'm still kickin, and very healthy I might add!
I think all parents have let their little ones taste something off our fingers.This doesn't make it right but we've all done it.At this age its very easy to have allergic reactions but a small amount of something on your finger every once in a blue moon isn't going to kill him(as long as its not honey)
Even dairy,i remember letting my daughter taste ice cream off my finger before she hit one.It really all depends on the child,and the younger the child,the more apt he is to having an allergic reaction but as i said,a small minute amount on your finger once in a great while shouldn't do any harm.Ask your pediatrician next time you visit but I'd say its OK in small doses.
Depends on the food. Mashed potatoes, apple sauce, stuff like that is okay. Gravy which is a bit greasy may not be too good on his weak little digestive tract. You may want to just ask your dr. because none of us knows your baby- maybe he's ready for this. maybe not. Best to ask a professional. :) (Oh and BTW how CUTE that he giggles over it!)
You will sense baby`s mood yourself, At this age its usually a little early for introducing foods but tastes off the finger are fine. Be aware though of the possibility of any food related allergies. Baby Rice .. (packets of) can be tryed firstly to see if baby is ready for more .
Got a Mini-Blender? Get Crackin`! "Take your Time, Little by Little" :).
Pureed plain boiled rice! such a bland taste!? Maybe?
This is a food so comfortably digested - if its properly cooked and cleaned well, to get rid of the starch - As time passes other food types can introduced in blended form - carrot,sweed,beetroot(avoid vinegared)...Or boil up some fruit, say pear,apple, make it to puree and feed alongside rice. Gradually, introduce a taste of your meals(of course pureed!). Prehaps best avoiding `windy` foods & food which are very high in certain fats/proteins. Finger foods are similar but this can be fun for the child - simple soft noodles are wicked for a 6 month old as they try to understand the stringy thingy and eat it too!
EnjoY!
Peace*
be careful as there is alot of salt in gravy and babies should not have salt. there is plenty of time they know recommend starting solids at 6 month i personally started mine at 4 months tho
I don't think its a good idea, if you want to offer anything at this time it should be a teaspoon or two of baby cereal. There are too many additives in your food which can harm your babies digestion later in life.
He is too young wait until he is 5 months don't give him meat yet
it still is a bit young, but there is nothing wrong with giving him little tastes of food, as long as they are not salty and just let him have a tiny amount because his digestive system won't be-able to cope with lots and lots of food. i weaned both my boys at 3 and a half months and they were fine but remember every baby is different and it is still important that they have milk.
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A generation ago, we were all eating food off of our moms' plates very early. And, mostly, no harm came to any of us, just like no harm came to those of us who survived being put to sleep on our stomachs every night of our infancy. I think the first potential problem is that an infant's system can't handle some adult food, like dairy as you mentioned. The second problem would be the potential for an allergic reaction, which doctors say may be more severe in a young child. However, I think many folks these days are a lot more panicked about food issues and infants than is necessary. Think of what you're doing, weigh in your mind the things you've heard, and use your own judgement. I'm sure a taste of gravy won't do any damage to your little one, and it is so nice to make them smile at that age, isn't it? Enjoy him while he is so tiny!
It's not harmful to your baby. By the age of 6 months, my son was eating pureed foods that my husband and I ate for dinner.
i think at 2 months i would be calling his doctor and asking if thats ok since hes still young
I don't think so. I did the same thing with all of my children and they are just fine. As long as you are not giving him bites of it then, I don't see any harm in it although some people would differ. Just do whatever you are comfortable with. If it isn't giving him belly aches and stuff then it is fine. Back in the old days even though we have not been there they did the same thing with their babies.
I don't think it's a great idea. I mean, there was probably salt and fat and all sorts of stuff in there that their little 2 month old bodies can't handle (and beef stroganoff has dairy in it). There will be plenty of time for table food later. At 2 months they should stick to formula or breast milk.
It's best to just breast feed for the first 6 months. Helps reduce chance of allergies. Keep baby away from donuts, sweets, french fries and all junk food...forever. Don't start that crap or they will want it forever.
Hmmm good question. I personally dont think its dangerous for the baby to have a taste of something. My only concern is that by tasting different things so young may put him off breastmilk or formula. Also cetain spices in food might give him a tummy ache.
I think it will depend on how much grease may be in the meal,, no more than you did, it should be ok.
My kids both had tastes of food like that, and their first foods were yogurt. They loved it, and my ped said it was good for them.
just a lil bit on your finger wouldnt be bad. just never intoduce more than one new food a week, so if there is an allergice reaction, you know exactly what food it was.
no it wont hurt. maybe he will be a big eater but it wont hurt as long as the food is not spicy dip on girl dip on
I don't know. I followed my pediatrican's advice when it came to giving my children "grown-up" food. He warned me of food allergies and things like that. I personally felt like it was good to wait, since they have their whole lives to experience different foods, especially if there was a chance of causing food allergies.
IF YOUR GOING TO FEED HIM, PLEASE FEED HIM BABY FOOD, OR BABY CEREAL, THAT IS BEST FOR THE BABY, NOT GROWN UP FOOD, IT HAS ALL KINDS OF ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS, THAT AREN'T GOOD FOR YOUR SON.
Your baby is too young to have that in his system, their tummy is very sensitive at that stage go to babycenter.com for more advice from experts.
Their are so many chemicals in foods now and babies are more sensitive. They can build allergies or have reactions that are more serious to them at this young age. Take your time, tehy are only young once.
I don't think it would hurt to have just a taste of different foods. Actually, it may in the long run make him more accepting of new foods and different flavors. Now that I think about it, I wish I would have done that.
BAD IS A STRONG WORD, IT COULD BE BAD IF THE BABY IS ALLERGIC TO SOMETHING IN IT? YOU WOULD THEN HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS... THERE ARE SO MANY SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT YOU JUST TRY TO BE OBSERVANT OF HOW HE REACTS TO DIFFERENT FOODS AND TRY TO INTRODUCE ONE THING AT A TIME. WE USED TO USE BABY FORMULA AND MAKE CREAM OF WHEATS OR RICE CEREAL FOR OUR SON BECAUSE HE WAS A BIG BOY & GREEDY..: )
JUST GO SLOW...
The sauce in beef stroganoff is mostly dairy. Your baby's gut isn't fully formed (there are literally holes in it). Giving food too early can cause internal bleeding. If this continues to happen it will lead to allergies, eczema, and asthma. What is sooo cute, is actually hurting your baby.
Babies that young have not developed enough yet digestively. They need time to grow more. The best thing for them at that age is breast milk. You can begin to start them on rice cereal made with the milk. Do not push your child into tasting different foods. That will come in time. I am afraid you could cause food allergies by giving foods that have ingredients that a young tummy cannot handle. As your child ages, slowly introduce new foods to them. Your pediatrician or WIC nutritionist will guide you in what you should be feeding your child and at what age. Please check with them.
doctors will say no DON'T DO IT! but i say go ahead and give him a taste. he will love the change in food. when my son was 3 mths he ate mashed potatoes for thanksgiving and he is fine he also sucked on a huge turkey bone it was adorable he loved it. we also let him taste suckers any kind of sauce as long as it wasn't to spicey. and by like 5 or 6 mths he was eating solids and everything. its mostly depends on you and how you feel about the situation you are his mom you make the rules jsut you know be smart about it don't just let him have a french fry you knwo he my choke on it. lol its ok to have alil taste
Your a great mother, and a taste of stroganoff won't hurt him. This is one of those topics your gonna get differant opinions on, but keep in mind, moderation is a key in life. You can let him taste most anything, it's what you are feeding him that counts. If it gives him a belly ache, you know. Thats how you do it is trial and error!
Probably not too bad -- though if it is processed (pre-packaged) the sodium might be a bit high.
Babies have a very weak swallow reflex, so make sure at first it's just like you are doing it (with a very clean finger).
Some people start kids on cereal right away, in a bottle, but it really depends on the child, everything takes time.. it's about being able to swallow correctly, and taking food in the mouth without spitting it out (the reason they spit it out is not spite, it's that their tongue doesn't work yet correctly -- a lot of work we aren't even concious of goes into swallowing..
Go for the giggles, with tastes, etc. but do so in moderation. Watch out for some of the foods mentioned by the APA for allergic potential (eggs, peanut, etc.).
You are the Mommy! Call and ask your Dr. He/She will tell you.
Good luck I did not kill my kids like that
I read alot of the other womens answers and it kind of makes me laugh. Your the mom and if you feel a taste here or there is okay, then go right ahead. My son had tastes like that, not from me personaly, but my mother did alot. He was fine. He actually had a better acceptance later to the new foods he got and he only has one allergy and that is to strawberries. I do agree that your doctor would be the best one to ask about this, but I dont think it will really hurt him. Just dont go overboard thats all. And as far as adult foods being soo bad for us, well we eat them so they cant be that bad right? I mean my mother was no betty crocker and I'm still kickin, and very healthy I might add!
I think all parents have let their little ones taste something off our fingers.This doesn't make it right but we've all done it.At this age its very easy to have allergic reactions but a small amount of something on your finger every once in a blue moon isn't going to kill him(as long as its not honey)
Even dairy,i remember letting my daughter taste ice cream off my finger before she hit one.It really all depends on the child,and the younger the child,the more apt he is to having an allergic reaction but as i said,a small minute amount on your finger once in a great while shouldn't do any harm.Ask your pediatrician next time you visit but I'd say its OK in small doses.
Depends on the food. Mashed potatoes, apple sauce, stuff like that is okay. Gravy which is a bit greasy may not be too good on his weak little digestive tract. You may want to just ask your dr. because none of us knows your baby- maybe he's ready for this. maybe not. Best to ask a professional. :) (Oh and BTW how CUTE that he giggles over it!)
You will sense baby`s mood yourself, At this age its usually a little early for introducing foods but tastes off the finger are fine. Be aware though of the possibility of any food related allergies. Baby Rice .. (packets of) can be tryed firstly to see if baby is ready for more .
Got a Mini-Blender? Get Crackin`! "Take your Time, Little by Little" :).
Pureed plain boiled rice! such a bland taste!? Maybe?
This is a food so comfortably digested - if its properly cooked and cleaned well, to get rid of the starch - As time passes other food types can introduced in blended form - carrot,sweed,beetroot(avoid vinegared)...Or boil up some fruit, say pear,apple, make it to puree and feed alongside rice. Gradually, introduce a taste of your meals(of course pureed!). Prehaps best avoiding `windy` foods & food which are very high in certain fats/proteins. Finger foods are similar but this can be fun for the child - simple soft noodles are wicked for a 6 month old as they try to understand the stringy thingy and eat it too!
EnjoY!
Peace*
be careful as there is alot of salt in gravy and babies should not have salt. there is plenty of time they know recommend starting solids at 6 month i personally started mine at 4 months tho
I don't think its a good idea, if you want to offer anything at this time it should be a teaspoon or two of baby cereal. There are too many additives in your food which can harm your babies digestion later in life.
He is too young wait until he is 5 months don't give him meat yet
it still is a bit young, but there is nothing wrong with giving him little tastes of food, as long as they are not salty and just let him have a tiny amount because his digestive system won't be-able to cope with lots and lots of food. i weaned both my boys at 3 and a half months and they were fine but remember every baby is different and it is still important that they have milk.
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