This woman ended up in hot water after trying to give her niece a snack that her roommate's dog also enjoys.
“For example, whole nuts are not recommended due to their shape and size. Whole grapes and round shaped foods such as large blueberries and cherry tomatoes aren’t recommended due to the risk they pose for choking,” the nutritionist noted. “Additionally, hard raw vegetables and foods like crackers and large chunks of cheese aren’t recommended for young babies without being adapted first.”
“From a dog owner’s perspective, pets may be considered furry babies, yet parents of toddlers without pets often see a stronger delineation between animals and human offspring,” she explained. “While furry friends often consume human-grade food choices, offering treats specifically prepared for animals to infants may come across as an insult to petless parents.”
Kinga also warns that peanut butter is a common allergy trigger in infants. “Also, the texture and shape of the bites could be of concern, particularly if it is a frozen round shaped blob of food that can easily present a choking hazard,” she noted. It’s also possible that the mother’s frustration is coming from another place entirely. “Often, people fight about food that is offered, yet food is only a proxy,” Kinga pointed out. “Possibly, there are deeper conflicts, hurt feelings or trespasses from the past that require closer attention. Food fights may be taking place in order to bypass addressing more deeply rooted issues in family dynamics.
“It is recommended to have open dialogue in families and circles of friends about eating preferences. Also, parents should advocate for respecting their wishes and desires when it comes to feeding their kids,” the dietitian continued. “Extended family and friends certainly need to follow the family’s medically or religiously warranted food requirements, however they can certainly initiate discussion when they notice overzealous food rules, limiting a multitude of foods,” Kinga says.
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