if I leave the skin on?
2007-10-24 15:14:28 · 26 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
lol yes
the skin becomes poo poo when it is digested so dont worry
2007-10-24 15:17:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It depends on how good he is at chewing. Most kids his age would be just fine with an apple, skin and all. However, some kids take huge bites and cram their mouths as full as possible, hoping for the best.
Use your best judgment on your son's personal style and go from there.
**edit** Either a lot of respondents didn't read the question well enough to realize that your son is almost two, or they think he has no teeth. If a child has at least two molars, they have the ability to chew apple skin. Whether or not they are any good at it is a different matter altogether, and not one that can be determined by a stranger.
2007-10-24 15:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by Meghan H 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Some kids are early on good with chewing the apple skin thoroughly, others still have some problems with 2-3 years.
It's probably just training. If you are tired of it, try it out if he's really choking on it. At some point he should learn to eat the apple with the skin anyway (vitamins!).
If you are around while he's eating the apple, it's not a big deal, even if he has to cough once in a while a little bit.
2007-10-24 15:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try a little piece with the skin on and see how he does with it. Does he have enough teeth to chew something like that? He may choose to spit out the skin. If you leave the skin on, make sure that you are right there just in case he has problems with it.
How do you peel your apples? I cut mine in half and half the halves to make "smiles" and peel the slices. It is easier for me and I can eat while I peel.
I am glad your boy likes fruit. Good! An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
2007-10-24 15:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by Susan M 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
We leave the skin on for our 18 month old, and dice the apple into small (but not tiny - think bite sized) pieces. I've never noticed any problems with chewing or digesting. In fact, he loves them. And they're great for a car or airplane ride because they take a little longer to eat.
2007-10-24 15:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It would depend on how he eats. Does he take big mouthfuls and not chew properly, or does he take dainty little bites and chew thoroughly? If you do try him with a piece with the skin on, keep a close eye on him.
You could also get tinned sliced apple in it's own juice? That would be a good occasional substitute, to give you a break!
Hope this helps!
2007-10-24 15:27:22 · answer #6 · answered by Watsit 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's been a while since mine were that small, but I think you still have to peel the apples. Until he can completely chew the peels, they pose a choking risk. Better safe than sorry.
2007-10-24 15:17:40 · answer #7 · answered by Sundays Girl 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
i would be sure to still chop it in little pieces if you leave the skin on to reduce choking risk, or buy the pre sliced apples and they would be quick to peel
2007-10-24 15:17:35 · answer #8 · answered by juli p 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You'd need to cut the pieces up with the skin on to be so small that they would be VERY DANGEROUS for you to be feeding them to him. How hard or long can it take to peel an apple, Mom? I can do it in less than 3 min in one long piece.
2007-10-24 15:18:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
i wouldnt risk it my 20 month old nephew nearly died from apple skin. but thats me i have had a bad experience with it, i am sure other kids out there eat it fine, so just go with what your gut is telling you
2007-10-24 15:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by bnsbiatch 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Peel the skin off apples, grapes, and hot dogs and ask his prediatrician
2007-10-24 15:16:55 · answer #11 · answered by And For A Moment I Am Happy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋