his baby formula has to be cold or he wont drink it, this is non sense and i dont know what to do, i really try to force him to weat and drink hot things but he refuses!!!!!!!!!!!!! he freaks out, it has to be chilled! why is this, i guess ill keep trying t stcick the hot foods in mouth, no clue!any ideas?
2007-01-15 03:25:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My baby had a similar situation, she did not like food to be hot or cold, just room temperature. Little babies can be quite opinionated! What I did was I gradually increased the temperature of foods that were supposed to be served hot over a period of a month. I started by heating a meal for her for 5 seconds more than usual in the microwave, then 6 the next day, etc, it's a slow process but you really can't reason with a baby! Also, take a bite of his food first with a big smile and say MMMMM! so yummy or whatever because babies love to imitate. Good luck to you, and don't worry, he'll outgrow it no matter what!
I just saw a lot of people's answers 'yelling' at you. People are so mean! Eating food at the proper temperature IS important, especially if you like to eat out. Just as you would be advised to introduce your child to a variety of textures and tastes of foods, so should he get used to a variety of temperatures. I do think a gradual method would work out better for you.
2007-01-15 03:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How damn stupid are you to even try to FORCE a baby to consume hot foods. There is a difference between HOT and warm. My son will not drink his formula warm he likes it either out of the fridge cold, or out of the tap cold as we can get it. He will also not drink it at room temperature. Maybe it tastes better to him cold? As for soups stop being a dick and let them cool off first. It is not ridiculous what is ridiculous is you trying to force this on your baby.
2007-01-15 03:42:46 · answer #2 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the big deal??? So he doesn't want hot milk??? It's easier on you, so why are you making it a big deal? At nine months, your BABY doesn't need to be drinking soup anyway! There is to much salt in it! Stick to the baby food and milk. If he wants it cold, then give it to him cold and find something else to make a bid deal about! You shouldn't be trying to FORCE YOUR BABY TO DO ANYTHING!!
2007-01-15 03:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to understand that babies can detect heat more easily then you can. I have a 5 y/o that doesn't like his food if it's much warmer then room temperature. What makes you think that a baby would want to eat anything that's HOT. You could burn the inside of your babies mouth, if you keep trying to force him/her to eat something that's too hot. Can you say Child Abuse.
2007-01-15 04:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by froggi6106 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know lots of children that won't eat hot soup at that age, as well as cold formula. Why does it matter along as they are eating and drinking. I have found some not all children do not like everything mixed together.
2007-01-15 03:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by okkiegal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soup?!?! why would a 9 month old need soup??1?
all nutrients should be coming from breastmilk or formula till 12 months - anything before that is just experimenting. Kids don't eat soup till they alot older. Slow down. What is the rush?
2007-01-15 03:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by junenorth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, my goodness, NO! Why is it important to you that he eats "hot" foods? As long as he is getting nutrition that is all that matters. What you think is hot comes from years of eating foods at a warmer temperature. The membranes in his little mouth are new and tender. You might be scalding the poor tyke. Room temperature is fine. You seem to be teetering on the edge of abuse. Stop it!
2007-01-15 03:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter doesn't like hot things at all, her mouth is very sensitive, and it hurts her. But she takes things at room temperature. I don't think it is crazy to have preferences, even at this age, to temperature. Perhaps it feels good on his teeth. My Oni cut her first two teeth two nights ago, and I realize a lot of the things she does is to make them feel better.
2007-01-15 03:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son will only drink his milk out of the fridge so for formula i'd mix it and store it in the fridge.....my doctor said it was fine. as for soups and that keep abottle of water in the fridge or an ice cube that well cool it faster
2007-01-15 03:34:36 · answer #9 · answered by nlmomma23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be overreacting to something that was just wee bit too warm for his comfort so now he is playing it safe.
If he will accept luck warm food, don't worry, he will soon adjust. some kids have a very sensitive mouth.
2007-01-15 03:30:22 · answer #10 · answered by mindbender - seeker of truth 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋