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5 days ago

I have to ask

I’m anonymous because I’m embarrassed. Does anybody else’s 1 year old + still eat purées? My 16 month old is VERY picky and has texture issues. She won’t eat rice, noodles, etc. The only things I’ve found that she will eat are mashed potatoes, refried beans and sometimes baked beans. Every time I try, she spits it out or digs it out. My MIL makes a big deal out of this and says she’s too old to still be eating purées. Therefore, instead of actually feeding her what I packed for her this evening (she babysat my two kids tonight), she tried to give her noodles. I know my daughter wouldn’t eat them unless puréed, but my MIL insisted she didn’t need my BlendJet to purée them. My daughter wasn’t interested. Instead of giving in, she decided to just not feed my daughter, so my daughter ended up going 7 hours without food. When we got home, she was a MESS. Once I fed her what I knew she will eat, she smiled and was happy. Am I spoiling my daughter too much? I realize I should have done BLW, but I never did that with my son and he was eating stuff like rice and noodles and thick soups just fine at her age. I don’t know what her issue is.
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4 days ago

Your MIL has some nerve. That better be the LAST time she tries that on YOUR child

4 days ago

I would never let her watch my kids again. Your daughter sounds like she has sensory issues and may need to be evaluated and get feeding therapy. Please speak to your doctor.

4 days ago

I can’t share my experience as my baby is too young but my mom told me I ate purées until I was 2 years old. What your MIL did is plain cruel .

5 days ago

Nope. I still let mine have them. Even though she eats everything that we eat. No problem with what you are doing. Mil are annoying sometimes. Just let it go through on ear and out the other. :)

5 days ago

No, my baby doesn’t. Exposure does a lot more than we think so with that in mind, I would just keep offering meals. It can take offering foods SEVERAL times before babies even like them! 🫶🏾

5 days ago

Dont be embarrassed. Eating at different stages is one of the main things alot of parents dont talk about because it can be very treacherous! It can be challenging & it’s no ones fault. My LO was so good at being weaned, then when introduced to solids he was good from 7-10 months. Then from 11-12 months he started to be a bit picky. His favs of before, became a hit and miss. My LO is a very good eater but still has his moments. What I’ll say is just keep trying I know it can be exhausting. I always reintroduce or cut them into different shapes or match the food with a bit of their faves. Maybe having it semi puréed & not all the way smooth. How is she with fruits? Bananas, grape’s orange etc? In terms of your MIL maybe speak with your children’s father to have a word with her. She needs to understand you know your child & yes shes been there before doesn’t mean her approach will work the best. There needs to be respect & some precautions to take! Hope this helps sorry its long!

5 days ago

I’m sure your one year old will eat other foods when she’s ready. I say try other foods but still give her what she will eat

5 days ago

I would have been so angry if my MIL chose to starve my child instead of giving her what she knew she would eat. Even if she didn’t have your BlendJet I’m sure she had a regular blender of her own. Would it be ideal to have her on all solids, sure. But she’s still getting the same nutrition just blended up. I’m sorry that happened to you and your daughter.

5 days ago

My son wouldn't touch solids till he was about 15 months he used to make himself sick if he did so all he ate till then and even now he hardly eats anything as long as he eats something I'm not worried about it as long as he does eat he has texture issues with food though but as long as he's ate I'm happy

5 days ago

Your MIL needs to learn kindness lol I still eat purée as an adult! What does she think apple sauce or even jam is? 😩🤣 she needs to tone it down a bit and let your baby be a baby. It’s nice that your baby is eating and exploring! Keep fostering that by introducing all types of foods and textures. Your little one will make the transition as they feel. Look into baby led weaning as well if you haven’t already.

5 days ago

Don’t be embarrassed, she’s still young and texture issues are real especially to her at her age! Give both of you some grace. If baby is fed and healthy then no, you’re not spoiling her at all! This situation with your MIL makes me upset as well. The most important thing right now is for baby to be fed. Even if she only ate one thing 10x a day, it’s a win because she ate! You’re doing great mama, keep your head up!

5 days ago

Don’t be embarrassed at all! My daughter eats mostly what we eat but she loves a fruit pouch for when we are on the go, or before / after swim class. I always have a couple in my changing bag. You do what’s best for your little one 🫶🏼

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