Like most moms, I’ve had and am still having my fair share of guilt, frustrations and disappointments. But right now, I’m thinking that I’m having more than my fair share. I’ve been having a very difficult time feeding my toddler. She’s almost 2 years old but still needs to learn to eat more solid food. I actually feel quite guilty about it, having had to start her with Gerber at 6 months despite other parents’ advice that most Gerber babies become picky eaters. And I found that out for myself a bit too late. After her first spoonful of Gerber Squash, she wouldn’t take anything else. Later on, I just felt lucky that she also liked Gerber carrots but that was about it. Those two seem like they’re all she’ll ever eat.
After her first year, she eventually began tasting rice and cereals but did not like them as much as she loved Gerber. We decided to introduce several options by taking her out to try different restaurants. And alas we found out that she adores pasta and that she particularly loves carbonara, alfredo or any white pasta sauce. Among her faves, Sbarro baked Ziti topped her list. Well, she actually likes the Sbarro menu specifically their White Pizza, both the white and Chicago deep white. Needless to say, my daughter is now a major fan of white food.
You might be wondering what she eats at home. Well, for most part she asks (and I mean asks) for “Egg”. Potatoes are also a staple for her but her appetite at home is not as good as when we dine out at her choice restaurants which serve her favourite white stuffs.
It is difficult for us and I really don’t have clue on how to change her taste buds now. Problems is, dining out is really quite costly and my budget is taking the toll for it. Besides, my husband and I would really love to try other places that don’t serve pasta or pizza. I mean, were just sick and tired of it. But my baby doesn’t seem to notice. She has the same kind of appetite every single time she sees white on her plate. I’m looking forward to her 2nd birthday because we’d soon see her doctor. This issue would surely top my “ask the doctor” list this time.
After her first year, she eventually began tasting rice and cereals but did not like them as much as she loved Gerber. We decided to introduce several options by taking her out to try different restaurants. And alas we found out that she adores pasta and that she particularly loves carbonara, alfredo or any white pasta sauce. Among her faves, Sbarro baked Ziti topped her list. Well, she actually likes the Sbarro menu specifically their White Pizza, both the white and Chicago deep white. Needless to say, my daughter is now a major fan of white food.
You might be wondering what she eats at home. Well, for most part she asks (and I mean asks) for “Egg”. Potatoes are also a staple for her but her appetite at home is not as good as when we dine out at her choice restaurants which serve her favourite white stuffs.
It is difficult for us and I really don’t have clue on how to change her taste buds now. Problems is, dining out is really quite costly and my budget is taking the toll for it. Besides, my husband and I would really love to try other places that don’t serve pasta or pizza. I mean, were just sick and tired of it. But my baby doesn’t seem to notice. She has the same kind of appetite every single time she sees white on her plate. I’m looking forward to her 2nd birthday because we’d soon see her doctor. This issue would surely top my “ask the doctor” list this time.
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