Kamrynn has been learning to eat. Instead of learning to swallow solid foods, she has been learning to Chew before swallowing by feeding herself! She has been eating a variety of Fruits, Veggies and Grains: Avocado, Peas, Apples, Asparagus, Sweet Pepper, Mexican Squash, Carrots, Banana, Cream of Wheat and Oatmeal are what I can remember right now. She LOVES Apples and will eat nearly 1/4 of one - minus the peel of course!
She also chowed right down on asparagus, eating almost 2 whole stalks, and choosing it over the Mexican Squash!
She isn't a fan of Cream of Wheat...
[Picture of awful cream of wheat face to be added when Blogger is working better]
I made up some guidelines for BLS especially for Kamrynn. These decisions are based on research and keeping her safe, both now and in the future....
• Kamrynn must be seated and properly restrained while eating. Either in a high chair or at the table being held. Do not leave her unsupervised.
• Offer “French Fry” size and shaped foods by placing them in her hand or in front of her. Do not “help” her by placing them in her mouth. Any item smaller than “french fry” that is round, such as grapes, must be “smooshed” or placed in the teether.
• She can better hold many foods if the peel is left on. Thoroughly wash all foods prior to cutting.
• All foods other than Avocado & Banana must be cooked to tender by baking or steaming (never microwaved) until Kamrynn has teeth.
• If a food not on the Approved list is offered, offer only one and let Kristin know. Kamrynn must eat it for 3-5 days to rule out allergy.
• Do not offer foods that have been in contact with plastics that are not BPA-Free or have ever been in the dishwasher or microwave (including BPA Free plastics - there are other chemicals that leach out into the foods).
• The following foods must be organic due to high pesticide content even after thorough washing: Peaches, Apples, Sweet Bell Peppers, Celery, Nectarines, Strawberries, Cherries, Pears, Imported Grapes, Spinach, Lettuce, Potatoes, and commercially frozen fruits.
Foods that Kamrynn may not have at this time include:
Banned (until further notice)
Tap Water, Juice, Pop, Kool Aid, etc
Dairy Products
Honey
Citrus or Citrus Products
Tomato or Tomato Products
Nut Products
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Egg, Soy
Green Beans (possible allergy)
Commercially Canned Products
Products containing Dye, Sweeteners (including added sugar), BHT or other preservatives, MSG, added Sodium, microwaved foods
Strawberries
Beans
Broccoli
White Breads & Pastas
Sounds like Kamrynn is awake and then I'm off to bed! NIGHT!
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