He loved them. I peeled it and cut them into "chip" shapes for him to grasp, ensuring that there is a handle for him to grab onto. He them proceeded to eat it right up. He didn't have much of a problem with the bit that was in his hand anymore.
The first few times trying apple, he did! He would eat the top of the apple that stuck out of his hand and couldn't work out how to get at the bit that was still clenched in his fist. Cute!!
Apple facts:
- High in fiber
- Pectin has a detoxifying quality
- Eating them helps to clean the teeth
- One apple has 100 calories, 2 grams of fiber, 10 mg vitamin C, 150 IU vitamin A, some B vitamins, and various minerals: lots of potassium, 15 mg each of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus; 330 mcg of iron and traces of copper, manganese, selenium and zinc. Phytonutrients: quercetin and pectin
Aha! Chips, genius! I was wondering about giving her raw apple but this seems like a good way to do it...
ReplyDeleteIt works well for most food for Jack I've found... He has graduated to nibbling off of daddy's apple. It really is the cutest thing! he grazes his teeth along the "meat" of the apple (no skin) and then pulls away with a look of accomplishment an teeny pieces of apple on his face and immediately goes back for more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the posting Mama G!
Even though it's ten years later, your blog is making me feel pretty good about the choices I made when Fergus was a wee possum. I avoided the risky foods you describe, but let him try tons of stuff starting when he was about 8 months. Jack's blog reads like my menu back then. I caught a lot of flak from other moms about choking hazards and the like, but it seemed like he know how to handle whatever I gave him. So good to feel validated in trusting myself and my baby! And one of Fergus' favourites (when he was a little older): mashed beets and avocado, it makes a hot pink mess! Super blog Debbie :) Katie from the island
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