Babies go through Flava Changes

Baby Flava is eating everything, she has a vast and varied palette. At some point she may become a finicky eater. But not to worry, babies go through eating stages just like all the other stages.

I recently read an article about finicky eaters and how they have parents who are finicky eaters. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree! The article also said to reintroduce the item they won't eat at various intervals at least 15 times...yes 15...and they could possibly then like it. I always had heard 7, but who is counting --literally. How crazy would it be to count the number of times you reintroduce lets say...broccoli. If your child is starting to refuse food don't panic. Try not to get in the habit of cooking differently for you child....it will make you crazy and allow the child to gain control of the situation.

Mama Flava went through a stage of eating only hot dogs and applesauce when she was a baby. I fell into the trap of feeling desperate...my child needs to eat. Eat something...so I would try to give her the chicken or beef or vegetable we were having for dinner and when she wouldn't eat it-- I would get out the hot dogs and applesauce. After a brief discussion with the Pediatrician...I followed his advice and gave her a piece of meat, veggie and starch we were having for dinner that night...and she got nothing else until she finished the three pieces. I felt like a terrible Mom for a few weeks...she was not eating much for dinner...but it worked for her. She realized hot dogs and applesauce were not going to be dinner every night and once again she started eating a broad variety of foods and enjoying them.

Will this work for your baby...don't know...but if you have a finicky baby eating only one or two items...talk to your pediatrician, or your Mom...or ask us...we might have some yummy recipes that might expand your baby's choices.