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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2012, 19:38:06 pm »
raw grated is good.  I used to do grated apple for DS when he couldn't manage big piece of raw.

Do you need to trial things like vegetable oil and butter too?


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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2012, 19:40:45 pm »
Do you need to trial things like vegetable oil and butter too?

I think I should but since he never got severe reactions I wouldn't mind not to. Although I wouldn't do butter because dairy is an issue for him.
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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2012, 19:51:42 pm »
What about fried pear slices then?
Using whatever oil or spread you think suitable.  I've never fried a pear slice before but it's worth a shot?
Maybe roasted too?


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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #18 on: September 23, 2012, 20:04:16 pm »
Great idea ;D
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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2012, 20:09:09 pm »
When he's all grown up you and your DS are going to have a good giggle about all this pear he's having :)


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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #20 on: September 25, 2012, 00:49:22 am »
Not too ripe though as they will just squish
Yep, unfortunately it was too ripe. I'll have to try again with another pear that's not as ripe.

So far not much success. He likes to munch on the cheecha puffs, which is good  :) but he's not eating that much of it.  He refused his pears (puree, baked, cubes, and wedges) this morning and tonight. But took them nicely at daycare at lunch. Makes me wonder if it's a trust issue or something.  :(  Trying to keep it very light for now and not worry about it.

We're seeing the GI tomorrow not sure if he's going to help much with that but he might give us some answers about what's going on in that little tummy of his.

Also he does seem to be teething. Big bumps far in his mouth, always munching, and does much better with pain meds. But he's taking his milk great. Would it make sense? I thought they usually refused milk but accepted food when teething?
« Last Edit: September 25, 2012, 01:34:43 am by *Elise* »
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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #21 on: September 25, 2012, 01:27:05 am »
Happy belated birthday, Elise.  HUGS.  Didn't know it had been this tough for you with the pears. 

Do you have a mesh feeder?  I always introduce new fruits with that because they are too slippery to pick up.  I'm just wondering if M would be willing to eat ripe pear from it and then if he's okay with that, try putting some other type of fruit in it.  For some reason, J only likes to eat fruits in it, not vegs (he eats those by either me feeding him purees or he holds them and bites them).

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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #22 on: September 25, 2012, 01:37:29 am »
Thanks Jenn :)

He doesn't hate the mesh feeder but it doesn't seem to keep him interested for a long while. But it's better than nothing I guess, I'll add that to his 5-course meal of pears tomorrow LOL.

I also just had a thought reading your post - I've always been trying to introduce foods from food groups other than fruits since he already has a fruit as a pass. But maybe if I were to try more fruits, he'd like it and at least we'd have some variety? Maybe mango, or blueberries? I could do the same with them - finger foods, purees, mesh feeders. Does anyone know if mangoes are usually high allergy risk? I think they're part of the tree nut family or something?
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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #23 on: September 25, 2012, 07:10:53 am »
http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/allergy.htm#.UGFX6mt5mSM

On this website it says mangoes are high. TBH most foods can cause some kind of reaction! It is very hard when weaning knowing what foods to introduce. All I can say is do some research and take it slowly (which you are doing already!)

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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #24 on: September 25, 2012, 08:10:57 am »
On this website it says mangoes are high.
On that website mango is in the list of least likely to cause reaction.

I avoided blueberries and other small round solids (eg peas) until I felt very confident in DS's ability to physically handle other solids as they are choke size.  I didn't have a big choke fear with DS but did have caution when introducing small pieces, big was always better in my eyes.  But as you use a mesh feeder there isn't the risk.

Did you already try oats?


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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #25 on: September 25, 2012, 10:21:53 am »
Thanks ladies! :)

Creations, I 'tried' oats but was not able to get any into him really. I tried to mix it with pears but am wary of that considering his issues. He did end up getting a tiny bit overall and had no reaction, so I'm thinking it'd be ok, but he hasn't had enough to do a proper trial.

Blueberries I agree I would not give it to him whole, probably in the mesh feeder to start, then maybe puree them.
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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #26 on: September 25, 2012, 13:41:08 pm »
On this website it says mangoes are high.
On that website mango is in the list of least likely to cause reaction.

Oh right, sorry. I didn't really get the table but thought as it was alongside wheat and dairy it was in the most likely to react category.

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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #27 on: September 25, 2012, 18:08:00 pm »
I would try similar fruits first, like apple and peach, instead of fruits with stronger flavours.
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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #28 on: September 25, 2012, 19:08:12 pm »
Apple was a big fail for us, but peaches is a good idea.

But now everything is changing AGAIN. Went to the GI today. This is what she thinks DS is suffering from

Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency

She wants to do a whole array of tests in november to be able to diagnose it officially  :'(. Reason being that there is an enzyme replacement product available but to get it here in Canada we need a proper, official diagnosis with biopsies and genetic testing, etc.

So for now, she recommends meats and non-sugary vegetable.

We trialled lamb a while ago but stopped when he got diarrhea but it was at the same time he broke his collarbone and was loaded up on Advil, so most likely to be the Advil. I'm willing to try it again.

I was thinking of trying ground lamb this time, WDYT? I'm sure you ladies will have lots of wonderful idea on how to feed LO lamb! :)
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Re: refusing new foods
« Reply #29 on: September 25, 2012, 21:27:26 pm »
It is a toughy to feed lamb when there is nothing else in his diet! All I can think is to cook with water or his milk and puree it? Or of courese roast and give it as a finger food to chew on.