Dried Cranberries/Craisins

chibride4

Has anybody given dried cranberries/craisins to their LO? DS really likes them (I cut them into halves or thirds), but I'm wondering if they're still a choaking hazard. I mentioned this to my sister, who said she's still afraid to feed them to her nearly 2 y.o. While I think this is a bit extreme, it got me thinking...

Lenaput

I do, but they are mixed into pancakes or other breads.

rowanleaves

I give DS raisins. Craisins are just pure sugar. Yes, raisins are have sugar as well, but craisins are just a hull filled with sugar.

preggersin2011

not with all that added sugar

led2009

Nope. DD 1 will be 3 next month and she's never had a raisin or a craisin. Not only are they a choking hazar they are as bad as fruit snacks and other gummy things when it comes to sugars sticking to their teeth. I've been told they're a dentist's worst nightmare, as far as cavities go.

chibride4

preggersin2011:

not with all that added sugar

I asked if they were a choaking hazard, not about their sugar content. Thanks anyway.

SoxFan777

chibride4:

preggersin2011:

not with all that added sugar

I asked if they were a choaking hazard, not about their sugar content. Thanks anyway.

Sheesh.  She was trying to be helpful.   

I personally didn't think about all the added sugar and found the comment helpful.  I also wouldn't give them to DS at all because it's a choking hazard and I'd rather give him real fruit... what's the benefit of a crasin over real fruit?  I try to give DS fresh stuff... I make all my own purees, etc.  Why not just give the kid grapes cut in quarters instead? 

chibride4

SoxFan777:

chibride4:

preggersin2011:

not with all that added sugar

I asked if they were a choaking hazard, not about their sugar content. Thanks anyway.

Sheesh.  She was trying to be helpful.   

I personally didn't think about all the added sugar and found the comment helpful.  I also wouldn't give them to DS at all because it's a choking hazard and I'd rather give him real fruit... what's the benefit of a crasin over real fruit?  I try to give DS fresh stuff... I make all my own purees, etc.  Why not just give the kid grapes cut in quarters instead? 

This particular poster didn't say anything about craisins being a choking hazard, only that they contain a lot of sugar. I'm aware of that; it wasn't my question. DS eats plenty of real fruit. He's happily gnawing on an apple right now. I gave him a few craisins as they were the "healthy" snack at my older son's t-ball game and I wondered if choking is a concern with them. Anyway, it appears that it is so I won't give them to him again until he's older. (FWIW, I also know they can stick on teeth, but this is a non-issue b/c he doesn't have any.)

toriwc

chibride4:

preggersin2011:

not with all that added sugar

I asked if they were a choaking hazard, not about their sugar content. Thanks anyway.

lol. I thought the same thing, and good for you for speaking up.  If you are cutting them, I don't think they are a hazard.

Anecdote...one time a friend of mine let her 15 month old go to town on a bag of Craisins.  I was there for the aftermath.  I think for that reason alone, I will avoid them!

chibride4

toriwc:

chibride4:

preggersin2011:

not with all that added sugar

I asked if they were a choaking hazard, not about their sugar content. Thanks anyway.

lol. I thought the same thing, and good for you for speaking up.  If you are cutting them, I don't think they are a hazard.

Anecdote...one time a friend of mine let her 15 month old go to town on a bag of Craisins.  I was there for the aftermath.  I think for that reason alone, I will avoid them!

Thanks! I can do without the preachiness of these boards. Next I'll get blasted b/c the cranberries weren't organic

preggersin2011

chibride4:

Has anybody given dried cranberries/craisins to their LO? DS really likes them (I cut them into halves or thirds), but I'm wondering if they're still a choaking hazard. I mentioned this to my sister, who said she's still afraid to feed them to her nearly 2 y.o. While I think this is a bit extreme, it got me thinking...

 

 

Actually, the only question that was asked was regarding giving your LO dried cranberries. Asked and Answered.  If you want complain about someone not answering a question that was asked then you should reread what you wrote and note the punctuation used.