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Grits?

kate930kate930
in Babies: 6 - 9 Months

I'm making brinner tonight, and I was thinking about feeding M some grits. Is there any reason this would be a bad idea? 

I usually am pretty relaxed about her food, but, for some reason, I feel like I'm overlooking something here. 

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  • DaisyFull1DaisyFull1

    I wish I could help, but I honestly don't even know what grits *are*. 

     

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  • robinsokjrobinsokj member

    I think you should be alright, though I think grits are pretty gross. 

    How did that meeting go with your boss aka dad?

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  • kate930kate930
    imagerobinsokj:

    I think you should be alright, though I think grits are pretty gross. 

    How did that meeting go with your boss aka dad?

    That's because you haven't had my grits! I have turned many a grits hater. Unfortunately, I can't feed M my normal grits because they are super unhealthy. (Cream, butter, & lots of salt.) 

    The meeting went fine. It was relieving getting things off my chest, and my dad was super nice about everything. But it didn't really make any changes. I really would like to figure out something new to do, but I'm currently kind of stuck.  

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  • kate930kate930
    imageDaisyFull:

    I wish I could help, but I honestly don't even know what grits *are*. 

     

    It's actually just ground corn. I am more worried about the texture. The little grains get stuck in your teeth when you eat it, and I keep feeling like this could cause a problem with her.  

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  • scoutkatescoutkate member

    I, for one, love grits.  Especially cheese grits.

    I think you're fine to let her try them.  I let Betsy try a grit (if that's a word) yesterday, actually.  She was not a fan, but I think it was the texture more than the taste that turned her off.

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  • MrsWindyCityMrsWindyCity member
    I think I've read that corn is not recommended for the first year because it's difficult to digest? And possibly that is has a higher instance of allergy than most other foods.
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  • lpstllpstl member

    Totally fine, X has been eating grits for a month or so and he loves them. When I make them for him I just add a bit of butter.

    When I make them for me I let my southern upbringing come out and whip up grandma's cheese grits. The secret is using chicken stock instead of water. Anyone who doesn't like grits hasn't had good grits, I've converted everyone who's ever tasted mine (doesn't hurt that it has a crap load of cheese and half & half ... oh, and sometimes there's bacon grease involved).

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  • kate930kate930
    imagelpstl:

    Totally fine, X has been eating grits for a month or so and he loves them. When I make them for him I just add a bit of butter.

    When I make them for me I let my southern upbringing come out and whip up grandma's cheese grits. The secret is using chicken stock instead of water. Anyone who doesn't like grits hasn't had good grits, I've converted everyone who's ever tasted mine (doesn't hurt that it has a crap load of cheese and half & half ... oh, and sometimes there's bacon grease involved).

    Hmm . . . I have never used chicken stock or bacon grease. For breakfast? Or as a dinner side? I use milk instead of water. But, yes, I would agree half and half is key. :) 

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  • kate930kate930

    imageMrsWindyCity:
    I think I've read that corn is not recommended for the first year because it's difficult to digest? And possibly that is has a higher instance of allergy than most other foods.

    Oops, I always learn about these things after I feed them to her. I might should do more research. ;) 

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  • AshSchultzAshSchultz
    I've given it to LO.. and he seemed to like them..
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  • lpstllpstl member
    imagekate930:
    imagelpstl:

    Totally fine, X has been eating grits for a month or so and he loves them. When I make them for him I just add a bit of butter.

    When I make them for me I let my southern upbringing come out and whip up grandma's cheese grits. The secret is using chicken stock instead of water. Anyone who doesn't like grits hasn't had good grits, I've converted everyone who's ever tasted mine (doesn't hurt that it has a crap load of cheese and half & half ... oh, and sometimes there's bacon grease involved).

    Hmm . . . I have never used chicken stock or bacon grease. For breakfast? Or as a dinner side? I use milk instead of water. But, yes, I would agree half and half is key. :) 

    I usually make them as a dinner side unless it's a holiday, then they are part of breakfast. Seriously, try cooking them in the chicken stock, it makes a huge difference, I add about a half cup of half & half afterwards so its still creamy, then a bunch of cheddar and monterrey jack cheese. If you want to do the bacon grease just fry up a couple pieces and use the fat to grease up the pan, then just eat the bacon or crumble it on top after you bake it.

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