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Raw veggies

Carmen101613Carmen101613 member
edited January 2015 in Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months
I'm a FTM and I always feel one step behind. For example, My 14mo still takes bottles which I didn't even know was bad until I saw the one post on here. We haven't given him eggs yet because every time we try, we test it on his skin and he breaks out still. he doesn't use a plate, spoon or fork yet because he throws everything. I've tried "dippers" but he shoves his hands in the bowl and then flings it off his tray. I feel like I'm failing
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  • Carmen101613Carmen101613 member
    Im not sure why it only posted half of my post. Here is the other half:
    I've been trying to figure out more healthy sides and snacks for him to eat. He has about 8 teeth, but they are all up front. I feel like raw veggies would still be hard for him to manage. When can kids start to eat raw veggies? Obviously I'm clueless. Thanks
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  • erinmc1erinmc1 member
    I think it's fine to give him raw veggies. Toddlers don't get their molars right away so they kind of rabbit nibble on food to break it up. The bottles aren't the end of the world but if you feel up for it, straw or sippy cups are pretty easy to transition after only a couple days of misery. Don't beat yourself up. I think unless you've had a lot of younger siblings or other babies in your life, you're bound to be kind of guessing with the first child. I know I felt that way!
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  • boymamacoboymamaco member
    My LO only had 8 front teeth until recently but he was a big fan of cherry tomatoes (cut in half), corn, peas, cucumber (does better peeled). Cut veggiea into match sticks and they can take little bites.
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  • ChichigoChichigo member
    We avoid raw carrots (6 teeth) but he has tried salad and raw broccoli. No progress with utensils, but will eat from a plate without tossing it.
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  • rspalding001rspalding001 member
    we do raw tomatoes since they are soft, but I still steam or bake everything else veggie-wise. Dont beat yourself up, there really are no hard and fast rules and if your pediatrician hasn't brought the issue up or seemed worried than I wouldn't give it to much concern. Follow your gut ;) 
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