Food Not Food

The pediatrician says I must introduce Klara to solid foods. She doesn’t need them nutritionally but kids need to be socialized into eating from a plate with a spoon. 

The problem is that she would chew on absolutely anything provided it’s not edible. This morning, for instance, she was desperate to eat a Ziploc bag. But when I offer her sweet potato puree/ banana / apricot / apple / avocado, etc, she reacts with extreme disgust. 

Of course, it’s not a big deal because there is literally zero chance that she will still not eat solids foods at age 20. But it’s funny that she recognizes as food everything but food. 

7 responses to “Food Not Food”

  1. Foodie Avatar
    Foodie

    Have you only offered her purées? Neither of my kids agreed to eat puréed food, but once I started giving them safe chunks of food they happily agreed to try eating food. My 15 month old has never been spoonfed by me. He eats all his meals independently, and often with a spoon or fork. It’s worth trying!

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      I tried giving her a chunk of banana but she only squished it with her fingers. People say to try giving a piece of bread but I’m afraid.

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      1. Foodie Avatar
        Foodie

        Can you find Mum Mums? They’re these rice crackers for babies, originally from Japan. They pretty much melt in the baby’s mouth, and kids love them even though to me they taste like air.

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        1. Clarissa Avatar

          This is a very good idea. I tried them in Montréal and loved them. 😃

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      Actually, we have one. Thank you for reminding me. I have no idea why I haven’t tried it yet.

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  2. Socal dendrite Avatar
    Socal dendrite

    Reminds me of how my babies would teeth/chew on absolutely anything except an actual teether…

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