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BLW grandparent fail

Mama2be12345Mama2be12345 member
in October 2013 Moms
So my parents watched LO last night so DH and I could have a much needed date night, we saw Divergent, oh my gosh Four is so hot, but anyways... They are amazing grandparents and super helpful, we are very lucky - but they totally had a BLW fail last night. I told mom it was fine to give LO some strips of banana while they ate. We are letting LO play with and explore food during dinner time at our house. I've been pretty open with my mom about BLW and our plans but not clear enough I guess. So they gave her a quarter of a banana all mushed up and spoon fed her the whole thing - ugh not ideal but whatever, but then spoon fed her fake mashed potatoes, like the kind from the tub, totally processed with milk, salt and butter. Not cool! I kind of freaked out a little in my head and just asked them not to ever do that again. I explained no dairy at this age and that we are only doing whole, real foods for now. I think I totally hurt her feelings and I could tell she felt terrible. Now I'm not sure how to explain BLW and give clear instruction without bringing her down - but also making sure she really hears me. She's great about doing what we ask and watches LO 2 days a week while I work so I know I need to address this. TIA!
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  • MangoMama82MangoMama82 member
    Someone posted this info sheet last week:

    https://www.rapleyweaning.com/assets/blwleaflet.pdf

    Maybe you could share that with them? They're adults, I'm sure honesty wouldn't offend them. They probably just don't fully understand the process
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  • bkeane619bkeane619 member
    Yay for Four! Boo for BLW fail.
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  • Lee81Lee81 member
    Maybe arrange a little demonstration. Invite them over for dinner and they'll get to see LO in action with her bananas. Might help things click. Good luck! I'm in the same boat trying to help my mom and mil understand the concept.
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  • Jalee85Jalee85 member
    I honestly would just skip BLW the few times that your parents would watch her. At least for now. It's not like they are eating for nutrition.
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  • AjoydAjoyd member
    Jalee85 said:
    I honestly would just skip BLW the few times that your parents would watch her. At least for now. It's not like they are eating for nutrition.
    This. I would save the instructions for what to feed/not feed until later when LO is eating more solids. 


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  • Mama2be12345Mama2be12345 member
    Thanks guys! The demonstration idea is great, I did that once but it was with banana and maybe not obvious enough, I'll do a bit of teaching with something like sweet potato wedges and show her the BLW sheet. That's perfect, thanks!!

    I would just not worry about it but I know she wants to feed LO and I don't want to forbid it, although I doubt she will do it often. Fingers crossed I can "teach" without making her feel preached to!
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  • ksimo6ksimo6 member
    edited April 2014
    Bring the food you want her to eat and have it cut the way you want it. Ask them to please only feed her what you provide. They are watching your babe and probably won't do things exactly as you would but I would not make it into a "thing". If I tried to "teach" my mom how to feed my kid, she would be pissed. If I gave her a cooler and told her that she have anything in it, she would be more receptive.
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  • emmylou78emmylou78 member
    Ugh.

    I picked up my LO tonight and her onesie had pink and orange on it. I asked what it was... Fucking frosting!! My mom said my niece gave her some from her birthday cake. I'm usually easy going but I'm pretty pissed about it.
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  • CousinVickiCousinVicki member
    i would just let them do purees with her, i don't see how going from spoon feeding to BLW once or twice a week is going to screw anything up? come on!    also, that chart says to give them water if they are thirsty,does this mean when they are older?

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