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My daughter is almost 11 months old and I give her quite alot of food fromjars, do you think this is ok? She has at least 2 jars a day. I try to give her home cooking when I can but we eat a lot later than her.

2006-07-01 07:46:46 · 13 answers · asked by sarah 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting Newborn & Baby

13 answers

Two jars isn't excessive for 11 months old but give her pieces of homemade food at mealtimes too. If nothing else she'll experience the feel of the food and hopefully attempt to taste it.

2006-07-01 08:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by shanesmommy01 3 · 5 1

I think it's fine. There's nothing bad about it. It's more expensive and there is not a lot of variety, this is why I make my daughters' baby food. I do keep a jar on hand all the time.
You could take your left over (watch the salt and remember the 4 day rule before trying a new food) and put it in a blender or food processor for her the next day.
I would watch out though. My daughter will not eat the jarred chicken anymore but I don't blame her, I wouldn't eat it either. (little bit a humor)

2006-07-01 13:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by 10 pts for me? 4 · 0 0

It's really *not* okay to give a baby so-called "baby foods". Real food is healthier and more nutritious. And now, she's approaching the point where she will actually need to be eating nutritious food.

You don't *have to* cook for her. If you want to give her a bit of banana, peel a banana and give her a chunk. It takes less time than opening a jar of "baby food"! Or take an apple out of the fridge, wash it, and grate a tablespoonful or so. Same with a carrot.

However, you would really be better off having her eat *with* you. Either change your dinner time to be earlier or feed her later. Just because "everyone" says babies should eat at 5 pm doesn't mean that it wouldn't be better for *your* family if she eats her dinner at 9 pm (or whatever). You don't *have to* do something just because "everyone else is doing it"! (Didn't your mother ever ask you if you would jump off the roof just because all your friends were?)

2006-07-01 09:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I have never fed any of my three children on food from jars for the simple reason that it is like having to wean them again when you try to get them to eat the family food.

I did use to prepare so many meals on one day and then freeze and date - this meant that if as a family we were eating later i was still able to get a frozen home cooked meal out and feed the baby as well.

My 10 month old basically eats the same as the rest of the family now from toast and sandwhiches to sausages and spaghetti bolognaise etc. Actually shes a little pig and will eat almost anything. Hehehe

If you do prefer to feed her home cooked meals try preparing a few in advance when you have time and freezing them for when you haven't. Good luck

2006-07-01 09:34:43 · answer #4 · answered by claire 2 · 0 0

no, especially when you move to stage 2 and 3 foods. They have a lot of fillers such as sugar, tapoica, and corn starch. I brought a small food processor/food chopper for 10 bucks at the 99cent store, in which I puree my eight month old's son food.it is really easy just cook a side of your dinner unseasoned or with a little apple juice for liquid. You can also puree the food and stor in ice cube trayes, and ziploc the cubes when frozen for future meals.Beware of baby apple juice it is much sweeter than "regular" apple juice. Go to wholesomebabyfood.com for more ideas and guildance. Also, mashing up food gives baby an idea of the textures and smells or real food rather than a pureed mush. At this age baby is actively living about his environment, and social settings. So, give him food when you eat and in a similar fashion. Plus, fresh food is always more nutritious. Sorry for sp and such baby is on my lap.

2006-07-01 08:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by naskat53 2 · 0 0

My mom is really excited about all of the different baby food options, so I try to make sure that my son is either just fed or has food prepared for him anytime she baby sits. She just bought him some gerber meat sticks to put in his Easter basket. Now I'm trying to think of a good way to tell her that he enjoyed them with out him actually eating them. Ahh! If your friend doesn't feed her daughter (or her son either) the way they should be fed, then I would think that she needs to be around those who encourage her to feed them well, not to stop trying. It's kind of like when kids have problems play with each other so they are kept apart. They need the practice doing it. Depending on how close you are with her, you could just try asking her why she doesn't feed her daughter real foods. Then you can try to offer any help that you can. If you sense it is from laziness of preparing something you could offer to cook a meal or two for her. If it is not wanting to take the time to try to feed her something new, you can try to help out with that. I would probably try a "I've noticed that your daughter seems to really enjoy eating some other foods than what she normally eats. Maybe you all could come over for dinner some time this week (or maybe I could bring some dinner by to you sometime.)" If it were a close friendship where we understood each other well I would just flat out ask her why. To me it sounds like a laziness issue. What she is doing now is working well for her and requires the least amount of time and effort, so that is what she wants to keep continuing. Good luck!

2016-03-27 00:19:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I have a one year old and we still feed her from the jars. Heinz has a lot of good jars of food for one year olds. We also feed her what we are eating but sometimes it is easier with the jars. Especially when you are eating something that is not ok for her.

2006-07-01 08:10:27 · answer #7 · answered by ivory_kittens 2 · 0 0

Food from jars is ok..... but I would say she would be better off eating with you and starting her on regular food. Maybe give her a snack or two if your mealtime is later than when she is hungry.

2006-07-01 07:53:36 · answer #8 · answered by traci_lee66 1 · 0 0

I've been giving jar food to my daughter since she was old enough to eat it. I see nothing wrong with jar food, after all, they go through great lenghths to make it as healthy as home cooked meals. My daughter also eats cheerios, and the gerber finger foods. She loves them, and has taught herself to feed herself with them. As long as your child is eating them, I see no problem.

2006-07-01 07:52:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Starting at about 10 months, my son ate whatever my husband and were eating. He still bottles of course but he was fine eating our food and it's easier. He loved it!

2006-07-01 09:32:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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