[blparent] Spoon feeding infants

[Veronica Smith]

I think that is so cool.  A friend of mine buys something like that  at toys R Us.  It is a tube filled with mashed fruits and you squeeze it directly into a baby's mouth.  Actually, the tube reminded me of toothpaste. V

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tammy
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 8:49 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Spoon feeding infants

Hi Chad, 

I am Tammy, the mom of 2 boys ages 6 and 2, with a little girl due in June.  I didn’t use the mesh feeder you speak of, but I do use a spoon called the squeeze and squirt spoon.  It’s basically a spoon on one end and a big rubber bulb on the other that screws off so you can put mashed anything inside.  I think you can put about 3 ounces in it, and it allows you to feed without having to use a bowl which for me, eliminates most of the mess of feeding.  You can only use it for a little while, once they start eating more solid foods it won’t work, but it’s helpful for first feedings.  

Tammy
From: Chad Allen 
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 12:47 AM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org 
Subject: [blparent] Spoon feeding infants

So far, I've received three very nice introductory emails. Thank you so much
for your welcoming words. 

 

As for questions, I have many, eighteen years worth, I assume. My first is
about spoon feeding infants.

 

Who's got the most effective techniques out there? I personally found a
device similar to a large pacifier with a mesh pouch on one end and a handle
on the other. I fill the mesh with food of all kinds and let Harrison suck
the food out from the mesh. It's pretty cool but I do want more
opportunities to feed him with a spoon. What's the best methods out there?
Has anyone used this mesh device in the past? 

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Chad 

 

 

310.486.8351

www.chadallenmagic.com

 

 

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