Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 Pam, Have you tried whole grain muffins on him? Our kids like the tiny ones- pumpkin, banana, banana blueberry, etc...and I add finely ground nuts to the mix. And what about breakfast cereals containing iron? You can also make whole grain waffles and pancakes. Susan ______________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 The propensity for finger foods is not uncommon. Until the child can use a spoon and/or fork on their own (based on my kids this would be around age 23) finger food represents a degree of independence for them. It's something that they can do on there own and that makes it an exciting deal for them. The trick is to make or find things that work for both of you. Using Blackstrap Molasses as a sweetener will add minerals to his food as another writer suggested. You can make some pretty good cookies, crackers and hard breads with molasses. Kids also tend to prefer food they can bite down on when they are teething. Good Luck Phil Welsher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 Hmmmm.... Speaking of picky eaters, especially veg ones... My own daughter is 18 months old and when she entered a new daycare 2 times a week a month ago, I had her placed on their vegetegarian menu plan (including snacks) and she is, in my own view, the ULTIMITE picky eater!!! At first she wouldn't eat much, so I was spoon-feeding her cereal in the mornings with some soy-yogurt and fruit... but as she got used to it there, and was actually HUNGRY, she'd eat whatever they put before her as long as it didn't contain meat, eggs or cows products. So far, I have no complaints! Hope that helps you feel a bit better... talk to your daycare provider and I'm sure they'll work with your son so he can get good amounts of food and doesn't go hungry! ))) Jenna ------------- So, we're coming upon the 15-month mark when he will be going into daycare 2 days per week and I have to worry about other people dealing with his pickiness (and his propensity to catapult food far from his tray if he disapproves). Otherwise, I would spoonfeed him more often to get some more nutrition into him. _______________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 You might look into what veggies are a good source of iron. Strawberries, leafy greens....I also think black strap molasses.....I have the exact opposite problem with my three year old. hehehe He will eat anything from the bread group and gag on fruits and veggies. Ah the joys of parenthood. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Renee - " Pam Sherry " <pamelasherry " Veggie Resource Group " Thursday, August 02, 2001 8:33 PM Aaargh! (sorry, a little long) > Hi There, > > I actually joined this group some time ago, but have been a bit absent > for a while during home renovations. Anyway, here is my dilemma... > > I have a 13 1/2 month old son who we are raising as a vegetarian > (lacto-ovo); my DH and I have been vegetarians for 6 1/2 years. He did > quite well at first with a variety of foods, but now (of course, he is a > toddler) he is quite picky it seems, and refuses to try anything new. He > eats almost 100% finger foods (with the exception of yogurt and some > jarred dinners when he is REALLY picky, just to get something in him), > and likes things like beans (kidney beans, buttter beans, cannelini > beans, garbanzos, you name it), broccoli, brussel sprouts, peas, veggie > dogs, (sometimes) soy " meat " balls, and, of course, cheerios, graham > crackers, and just about any fruit. > I guess most parents would be thrilled beyond belief that a toddler > would eat veggies and fruit (and even eat the small variety that he > does). My concern is that he isn't getting enough grain and, therefore, > not enough iron (he has been diagnosed with anemia, treated with > supplements, and now he's off the supplements since the anemia has been > " cured " ). We give him nutritional yeast once a day (he loves it > actually), and occasionally he'll eat a sliver of bread (in the form of > french bread or soy butter toast). We give him a little juice diluted > with water in a cup with every meal to help with iron absorption, but > I'm also concerned that giving him so many beans and other high-fiber > foods are just filling him up too much. He doesn't get much fat in his > diet either (except for the milk and yogurt and soy butter). He is a > little slim for his age (between 25 and 50th percentile), but not > horribly so. But, being a first-time mom, I can't help but be > concerned. > > So, we're coming upon the 15-month mark when he will be going into > daycare 2 days per week and I have to worry about other people dealing > with his pickiness (and his propensity to catapult food far from his > tray if he disapproves). Otherwise, I would spoonfeed him more often to > get some more nutrition into him. Any suggestions for fun, tasty finger > foods that might appeal to a picky toddler? I've tried many methods to > get him to try new foods, and mix up all sorts of concoctions for him to > try (my DH calls me the mad veggie scientist). But I'm very open to > suggestions (BTW he has this aversion to certain white foods, such as > pasta, cheese, and tofu; and can't stand the texture of avocado -- > bummer). > > Thanks in advance! > > Pam, mommy to Ian Maxwell (13 1/2 months and counting!) > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 Renee, I'm new to this group. I saw your message about your child having an aversion to fruits and veggies. The only thing I can get my son (13 mos.) to eat as far as fruit goes is applesauce and bananas. I've bought some applesauces mixed with other fruits and he's ok with that. I know the dr. will give me a big lecture when he goes in for his 15 mos. checkup though. He's not thin, but she doesn't have much advice for a veggie family. Being a relatively new vegetarian myself, I'm not sure what to do. Any advice??? Viki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 Is your child still breastfeeding? Mother's milk is an excellent source of iron that is very well absorbed. Also, beans are another great source. I always pair legumes up with something high in vitamin C like tomatoes to help boost my daughter's absorption. Some varieties of tofu are also high in iron, check labels. Cooking foods, especially acidic ones like tomato sauce in cast iron cookware will lend iron to the food. Check out blackstap molasses--the bottle I have now has 20% of the RDA for iron in one tablespoon, and I have seen some with even higer levels. I use it in ginger snaps, homemade BBQ sauce--ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, onion and garlic powder, sweetener--(toddlers love to dip tofu in it), or as part of the sweetner in desserts. I really wouldn't worry too much about grains at this point, it sounds like your child is eating a wide variety of foods. I have the opposite problem right now, all my 2 year old wants is ww tortillas, bread, bagels and pasta!!! They go through their weird stages. Linda _______________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2001 Report Share Posted August 7, 2001 Don't feel alone! Sam literally gags and vomits if I try to force the issue. I have resorted to being happy if he chokes down 3 bites and then eats a piece of bread. He will eat applesauce and an occasional banana too. It is very stressful. I want him to be as healthy as possible and he wants to live on bread. He is not thin (or overweight) but the doctor told me bread type foods help them put on weight but they don't have the nutritional value of fruits and veggies. I am holding out hope though, my nine year old was similar as a baby and he will now try anything. Hang in there! Let me know if you find anything that works! Renee - <vshaw1118 Monday, August 06, 2001 8:50 PM Re: Aaargh! (sorry, a little long) > Renee, > > I'm new to this group. I saw your message about your child having an > aversion to fruits and veggies. The only thing I can get my son (13 mos.) to > eat as far as fruit goes is applesauce and bananas. I've bought some > applesauces mixed with other fruits and he's ok with that. I know the dr. > will give me a big lecture when he goes in for his 15 mos. checkup though. > He's not thin, but she doesn't have much advice for a veggie family. Being a > relatively new vegetarian myself, I'm not sure what to do. Any advice??? > > Viki > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 My daughter never had a problem with fruit. Now she's 2 and she likes all the fruit (of course some more). Try starting with juices. Watermelon and cantaloupe juices are high in water and sweet. Also, other juices, maybe diluted with a bit of water as he's still young. Try also " banana milk " , blending a banana with 1 cup of water (or more, depending on the consistency you want to have.) Then you can mix other fruit in the banana milk, like strawberries, mango, blueberries, etc. Hugs, " My darling girl, when are you going to understand that being normal isn't necessarily a virtue. It rather denotes a lack of courage! " Aunt Frances in Practical Magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2001 Report Share Posted August 12, 2001 In a message dated 8/7/01 5:18:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, vshaw1118 writes: > . I know the dr. > will give me a big lecture when he goes in for his 15 mos. checkup though. > Don't go! Find a Dr. who will not lecture there are plenty out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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