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Re: Gotta be careful of what the family gives your DC...
Posted by Maathy317
I'm from the old school of letting children taste everything. However, moderation and common sense must prevail. If your nephew had been given just a small taste, that would not have done any harm. Giving him as much as she did was absurd. I think children need to have a variety of tastes and become acquainted with all foods. It just needs to be done within certain boundaries. However, if a parent objects to certain foods, then that must be adhered to at all times.
I agree 100%. A small taste, moderation, not overboard.
But on the other hand Allergies a rough thing, i have a major food allergy, I could die from, i have had it all my life. It' s just scary since you don't know about it until that particular food triggers it. I sure as hell didn't know I was allergic until i ate them a couple times, then the reaction just got worse and worse. Now even the oil from a pine nut can send me into anaphalactic (sp) shock.
I worry about that with DD since food allergies are genetic, and DH has eczema which is an allergy as well.
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Re: Gotta be careful of what the family gives your DC...
Posted by BabyAvocado
I seem to be in the minority but if I were your SIL and if some family member gave my son junk food, and got him so sick that he was projectile vomitting and I had to take him to the ped - yes I would flip out.
No you can't watch every little thing that goes into their mouths but I can and will ask my family not to give him anything to eat without checking with me first. I would NEVER give food one of my cousins' or SIL's kids without asking their parents if it is okay first so I can't imagine why anyone would think it's okay to give a 15 month old that is not their child any food you feel like without letting the parents know. You don't know their allergies...
I realize that older people think it's ok. I've had a couple of battles with my Dad over this one...mostly because he was giving him things he could CHOKE on without my permission and way too soon. Not to mention peanuts.  No, this is not ok in my book.
I agree 100%. Family members need to respect what the childs mother and father (well mostly mother  )think is OK to eat. Anything questionable should be run by them!
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| Posted 11/21/06 8:13 PM |
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preciouslove
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Re: Gotta be careful of what the family gives your DC...
I'm not saying to not let them try things, by all means I will let my son try everything but MODERATION is the key word here. I'll let him try ice cream, cake, cookies and whatever but you have to make sure it's in moderation. And there is nothing wrong with trying a rich pastry. A little bite is one thing and it won't harm them but half the dessert will. My mother believed in letting us eat everything too, so that we don't end up being picky eaters but that backfired on her as well cuz there are things I won't eat.
I would appreciate it if they asked me first before they give my son something. But with my Italian family I know that is not happening. But I don't mind the little taste. I'm sorry but if I know something is going to make my son sick and projectile vomit I will rip that food out of the family members hand. They are not the ones that have to deal with your child when they get sick.
I always ask the parent if I can give their child a certain food before feeding it to them.
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| Posted 11/22/06 8:51 AM |
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preciouslove
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Re: Gotta be careful of what the family gives your DC...
I understand they mean well but still it would be considerate for them to ask first before giving your DC the food.
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| Posted 11/22/06 12:10 PM |
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Eleanor
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Re: Gotta be careful of what the family gives your DC...
If one of the parents are right there - I don't know why the person can't just say - can I give him a bite?
that being said - I would freak out especially if DC were under 9 months or so - as they aren't supposed to have egg and chocolate, etc.
after 12 months (as long as there were no known allergies), I would just mumble to myself
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| Posted 11/22/06 2:20 PM |
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preciouslove
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Re: Gotta be careful of what the family gives your DC...
is it too much to ask for them to ask permission...geez 
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| Posted 11/22/06 2:38 PM |
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