Raisins.

112110 · Apr 3rd, 2012, 18:47 PM

Brayden is 16 months old. He loves raisins, I heard you shouldn't give them to him. Even if I sit right in front of him while he's eating?

x__amour · Apr 3rd, 2012, 20:27 PM

I've never heard of that! I wonder why not...

112110 · Apr 3rd, 2012, 21:15 PM

I read because they're dried fruit and harder to chew thoroughly because they can be gummy consistency? He has no molars but he didn't seem to have much problem.

112110 · Apr 3rd, 2012, 21:16 PM

I need Tiffany or Daphne, they have answers for all questions.

Srrme · Apr 3rd, 2012, 23:18 PM

I was going to buy Elias raisins today! I figured they were too hard though..

tasha41 · Apr 4th, 2012, 00:57 AM

I don't think raisins are considered a choking risk; they aren't like grapes that, swallowed whole for example, could block an airway really... I'd worry more about getting it out of teeth later

Elyse has had them since around 12 months though

wanaBmummy · Apr 4th, 2012, 08:13 AM

he'll be fine, you'll probably get quite a few whole ones in his nappy but other than that i wouldn't worry. We start to introduce them a bit at a time at nursery once they turn 1 x

amygwen · Apr 4th, 2012, 08:31 AM

He will be fine.

I give Kenneth raisins (he loves them) but they can be a choking hazard if your LO is just starting out on solid food. So, if you're watching him at all times - he will be fine though.

LauraBee · Apr 4th, 2012, 13:49 PM

Bethlouise has been eating raisins since she was six months old, same with whole grapes too. I wasn't aware that these were a problem until someone else freaked out when I gave her a whole grape in front of them

Oh, and my mom said that the boxes of dried apricots and raisins that are aimed at babies say "12 months+" - so you shouldn't worry really.

mayb_baby · Apr 4th, 2012, 15:05 PM

Raisins are fine from 12months

Apr 3rd, 2012, 18:47 PM	#1
112110 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,803	Raisins. Brayden is 16 months old. He loves raisins, I heard you shouldn't give them to him. Even if I sit right in front of him while he's eating?

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x__amour Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,654	I've never heard of that! I wonder why not...

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112110 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,803	I read because they're dried fruit and harder to chew thoroughly because they can be gummy consistency? He has no molars but he didn't seem to have much problem.

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112110 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,803	I need Tiffany or Daphne, they have answers for all questions.

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Srrme Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,191	I was going to buy Elias raisins today! I figured they were too hard though..

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tasha41 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The True North Strong & Free Posts: 25,675	I don't think raisins are considered a choking risk; they aren't like grapes that, swallowed whole for example, could block an airway really... I'd worry more about getting it out of teeth later Elyse has had them since around 12 months though

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wanaBmummy Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: south wales, UK Posts: 2,123	he'll be fine, you'll probably get quite a few whole ones in his nappy but other than that i wouldn't worry. We start to introduce them a bit at a time at nursery once they turn 1 x

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Apr 4th, 2012, 08:31 AM	#8
amygwen Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 9,583	He will be fine. I give Kenneth raisins (he loves them) but they can be a choking hazard if your LO is just starting out on solid food. So, if you're watching him at all times - he will be fine though.

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Apr 4th, 2012, 13:49 PM	#9
LauraBee Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southampton, England Posts: 1,739	Bethlouise has been eating raisins since she was six months old, same with whole grapes too. I wasn't aware that these were a problem until someone else freaked out when I gave her a whole grape in front of them Oh, and my mom said that the boxes of dried apricots and raisins that are aimed at babies say "12 months+" - so you shouldn't worry really.

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mayb_baby Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,854	Raisins are fine from 12months

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