s/o foods- what "no no's" have you tried?

MegSowers · February 2013

Like some other Mamas, I'm not too adventurous with LO's food. I'm too nervous, but I know she needs to be exposed to more, and it would be a lot easier if she ate more table food! I read on other posts that some LOs have been eating eggs and strawberries. I was waiting until 1 year for this, but if she ate eggs it would be so cheap and easy!

What No-No foods have you given LO? And, are you lenient because it's not your first baby or just a risk taker?!

shellpie84 · February 2013

The only foods I haven't given LO are nuts and honey. Other than that all foods are a go. We've done eggs, strawberries, seafood etc. She is 10 months old.

SteelCity44 · February 2013

We've only avoided actual nuts (for choking reason) and honey because those were the only ones we were told to avoid. DH gave DS a muffin without thinking twice about it, and it had nuts and craisins in it. I accidentally gave my son Honey Nut Cheerios and Bourbon chicken that has honey in the recipe because it slipped my mind.

This is my first kid, but what I read (and I read a lot of different things) told me that it's okay to give kids a lot of those "No Nos" as long as you're dilligent on watching for reactions. Micah hates strawberries, but I've offered them. I think they're too tart for him right now. He loves eggs, and yes, they are incredibly easy, especially on those nights that Mommy and Daddy want to pig out on something greasy and terrible..... or eat Hot Pockets and ice cream.

At first, I was pretty scared about feeding LO, but since we started BLW at 6 months, it's amazing to see what he can and will actually eat and enjoy!

jcsntms06 · February 2013

We have tried eggs and strawberries, and tuna. We haven't tried honey, nuts, peanut butter or shellfish.

biochembelle · February 2013

C's had eggs (loves them), fish, and pretty much everything else. She just had her first citrus this week, but she hasn't had any tree nuts, peanuts, or honey. I have food allergies, so I'm being careful on the nuts and peanuts. Honey is a risk for botulism, so I'll wait another year because allowing her to have it.

cattynine · February 2013

DD has been eating whole eggs since she was 7 months. The pedi recommended it as a good finger food and I didn't even realize other people were avoiding egg whites until I read it on here. But like I said, she's been eating them for months with no problem.

The only thing we avoid is honey, nuts, raisins and raw carrot.

jessandandy09 · February 2013

we have given egg, but you should go really slow on it so you can assess any potential food allergy.

Still no nuts, nut products or honey for us.

no fish or seafood (but I hate all food that lives in the water)

We have not really tried the more citrus-y fruits because it can burn babies bottom when they go.

We have also primarliy avoided spinach but she will get a little bit of it in an omlette once in a while. And we give her broccoli which is also a no-no.

WildcatPrincess · February 2013

I don't think he has had any nut products or shellfish (because we don't really eat it in the winter) but he has had pretty much everything else. Including honey because I shared my cucumber salad forgetting the dressing was made with it. Though he was exposed at least once to peanuts, my mom found him with one in his mouth after their Christmas party. He must have found it under the table or something.

ETA Why no spinach or broccoli? Broccoli was his first food. I also try to do a lot of spinach for the iron aspect (in meatballs, eggs, quesadillas, etc)

AmyJoy728 · February 2013

My ped only said no honey, nuts or shellfish. Tuna was not a hit, neither were eggs. They LoVe strawberries! Just started broccoli/apple from a pouch. Still need to try orange, beef, grapes, pork and other fish. Logan will eat chunky foods, but Parker not so much so we still offer a lit of purees. I hope to start waffles for breakfast in the next few days once I go buy them, lol

MegSowers · February 2013

Re: Broccoli - I thought it was after 6 months just because of gas... LO has had it with no problem. I do want to try eggs soon so I know she'll be all set for her bday cupcake!

Patella1129 · February 2013

DD has had pretty much everything except honey. Our pedi says everything but honey is okay.

Although I guess she's never had shellfish because we don't really eat it that often. And she hasn't had nuts themselves because I don't really bake with them, but she has had peanut butter.

ETA: Also, my pedi has said that honey in cooked products (Honey Nut Cheerios, graham crackers, honey in baked goods, etc.) is okay because the risk for botulism is so reduced in cooked products.

SteelCity44 · February 2013

Patella1129:
DD has had pretty much everything except honey. nbsp;Our pedi says everything but honey is okay.Although I guess she's never had shellfish because we don't really eat it that often. nbsp;And she hasn't had nuts themselves because I don't really bake with them, but she has had peanut butter.nbsp;ETA: nbsp;Also, my pedi has said that honey in cooked products Honey Nut Cheerios, graham crackers, honey in baked goods, etc. is okay because the risk for botulism is so reduced in cooked products.nbsp;

I'm so glad you said that. I thought that but the girls on the 69 board were freaking out about anything honey at all.

MechanicMama1 · February 2013

We only haven't done honey... My ped pushed feeding no no foods early, ds ate peanut butter at 6 months

WildcatPrincess · February 2013

Patella1129:
DD has had pretty much everything except honey. Our pedi says everything but honey is okay.
Although I guess she's never had shellfish because we don't really eat it that often. And she hasn't had nuts themselves because I don't really bake with them, but she has had peanut butter.
ETA: Also, my pedi has said that honey in cooked products (Honey Nut Cheerios, graham crackers, honey in baked goods, etc.) is okay because the risk for botulism is so reduced in cooked products.

I was told commercial products were okay, but honey cooked at home is not because home ovens don't use high enough temps to kill the spores.

blushingbride_08 · March 2013

Only egg yolks

tarajayne · March 2013

I gave the kids peanut butter the other day because I decided to make myself a sandwich and well, I can't eat anything without sharing anymore... They loved it, and no issues. The only thing we are definitely still avoiding is honey.

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