Stronger tastes for baby... when did you start?

**GummyBear** · 19-05-2008 12:59

I'm just wondering when people started to give their kids (if they do at all) stronger tasting foods.

My DS (1 on Wednesday) seems to enjoy strong flavoured foods (he likes to snack on olives, for example.

I was considering making a mild curry for him, but I don't know which brands in the supermarket would be the mildest and I'm also worried this might be bad for him.

Do your kids eat foods considered to be more "adult" and when did they start eating them?

**mumma sienna** · 19-05-2008 13:21

my daughter has always loved the foods that we (adults) eat. she never liked baby food and since she started teething with her first tooth about 14 months ago she has been chewing meat from the bone (acts like a teething ring but with flavour), eating chilli's in curries, smoked fish, olives, etc. my partner is african so it was important to him that she ate chilli. but he made me understand that his mum gave them all sorts of food when they were young and they turned out fine.
i think if they like it then why not let them have it, unless allergic. the more flavouurs they can experience the easier it will be for you too when it comes to cooking/ food choices.

**mumma sienna** · 19-05-2008 13:36

forgot to mention DD starting eating some adult foods really early, like 5 months old. we wanted her to get used to different flavours.

**~mia&ryan~** · 19-05-2008 13:49

DD always ate what we ate once she mastered the whole chewing thing. She has always loved spicy mexican food, indian, thai - she loves red curries, and so much more. We didn't want there to be seperate adult and children food. It always worked well for us, especially because she likes to know we are all eating the same things!!!

Good luck!

**munchkins** · 19-05-2008 14:16

Originally Posted by ~miamama~

DD always ate what we ate once she mastered the whole chewing thing.

Yes that is exactly like my DD. She will eat anything I do... I think it's good to start earlier rather than later so they do get to know the differant tastes

**UmmInayah** · 19-05-2008 14:31

Originally Posted by Jane1980

I was considering making a mild curry for him, but I don't know which brands in the supermarket would be the mildest and I'm also worried this might be bad for him.

Do your kids eat foods considered to be more "adult" and when did they start eating them?

My DD only ever wants to eat adult food. She hates anything bland, and I agree with the others about getting used to variety..

Only on the curry thing, I wouldn't be purchasing pre-made stuff from the supermarket? Only because I don't really know what they put in it (MSG etc) and I shudder to think the salt content in those things..

How about making one from scratch? At least then you can adjust the salt (if any) if needed.