Quick Question...Do you do Raisins?

Sweetgurl6630@yahoo.com

Do you give LO raisins? Dumb question I know...

katlizabeth

Yes.  It's not a dumb question, I've seen it on here several times since I've been on this board.  Ds loves them!

iteachk

No, but we have done Craisins, and she loves them.  I think we started around 15-16 months.

smiley007

yes, DS LOVES them.

melrrr

Yes, but they are a rare treat because they're so sticky. She'd eat a whole box if she could, but I usually just give her 4 or 5 at a time. 

led2009

Nope. According to a friend who works with WIC they consider raisins a choking hazard so I haven't given them to her DD yet. I may ask her what age they do recomend.

Tadpole711

Yes, he likes them.

seethesmiles

Raisins are one of the biggest choking hazards. My pedi mentions this every visit. So, no, we are not doing raisins until DS is much older. And they are horrible for your teeth (I'm a dentist, lol).

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seethesmiles:

Raisins are one of the biggest choking hazards. My pedi mentions this every visit. So, no, we are not doing raisins until DS is much older. And they are horrible for your teeth (I'm a dentist, lol).

 

Stupid question - why are they horrible?  The sugar?  Or what?

FD

Yes, she loves them! They are a treat for her, though- I don't give them very often. Be careful that LO only takes one at a time- they can get stuck together and become a choking hazard. Also, I make sure and brush her teeth soon after if I can- like pp said, they're horrible for teeth!

desi6282

I have not tried rasins yet...I was soooo surprised to hear rasins are bad for your teeth..i goggled it and its top 5 worst things for your teeth.....

 

"Most people are surprised when they learn that raisins are bad for your teeth, but it's the truth. They assume that because they are dried grapes, they are healthy, but for that exact reason, they are not. When the grapes are left to dry, the sugar builds up and the texture becomes gummy. When you put this in your mouth, all the sugar sticks to your teeth, and everyone knows that's not good."

fluffybuns

Not raisins, DD is not a fan, but she likes other dried fruits like blueberries.

Bride7-7-07

Yes, we give her raisins - regular and yogurt covered ones.  She also really likes dried cranberries.

Jules G

Sure do, they're one of DD's favorite snacks.

Wally3

I hate the smell of raisins and they gross be out beyond belief, so no I don't give DS raisins.  DH has given him some now and then.

LuvinMyKids

I am truly SHOCKED by the misinformation about raisins in regards to dental health...especially by the pp who said she is a dentist?!  My BIL is a pediatric dentist & has confirmed this info below.  As far as a choking hazard for young kids, that IS true.  I hope this info is helpful to those who didn't know:

"Raisins are good for your teeth

Reported by Susan Aldridge, PhD, medical journalist

Compounds found in raisins can help fight the bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and gum disease, according to new research.
Raisins are well known as a healthy snack but there has been concern that their sweetness might promote tooth decay. In fact, the reverse may be true. Scientists at the University of Illinois and Chicago College of Dentistry have identified five compounds in raisins of which one, oleanolic acid, can fight oral bacteria.

In experiments, oleanolic acid stopped the growth of species of bacteria known to cause cavities and gum disease. Previous research has shown that adding raisins to bran cereal does not promote the formation of plaque. But raisin cereal bran with added sugar does. The message seems to be that added sugar causes tooth decay but raisins may protect against it.

 

Source
American Society for Microbiology meeting 8th June 2005"

seethesmiles

No one has been able to back up that study. Therefore, I will continue to keep them out of my DS's diet.

moonfaerie

I give them to L in oatmeal. She loves it. They are softer and less sticky that way so it's less of a choking hazard. Pedi said that was fine.