tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983962144642865510.post4660115770562384329..comments2023-05-11T01:01:43.881-07:00Comments on hatching a patch: My First Homemade Baby FoodSarah Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09626127460601479303noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983962144642865510.post-18897950367546047802009-04-15T18:23:00.000-07:002009-04-15T18:23:00.000-07:00No need for apologies whatsoever, tho I do appreci...No need for apologies whatsoever, tho I do appreciate your thoughtfulness!<br /><br />We have rewritten the page a few times to try and get the important bits up front. I think we need to move the <br /><br />"It is important to note that the odds of your baby getting "Blue Baby Syndrome" nitrate poisoning from Carrots or other veggies is about 0%."<br /><br />up even further so it's one of the first few things people read. The whole nitrate issue gives us immense frustration; it seems to be a (fear) ploy on the part of commercial baby food companies to discourage Moms from homemade baby food! Of all the pages found on our site, we want this one to be the most "comforting" - that sounds a bit off but I can't think of another proper word!<br /><br />Thanks very much for making it clear what we might do to make the page better at easing the fears!<br /><br />Warmly,<br />Maggiemaggiehttp://www.wholesomebabyfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983962144642865510.post-16990674919932416602009-04-05T22:44:00.000-07:002009-04-05T22:44:00.000-07:00Hi, Maggie. Thanks for stopping by! I can't reme...Hi, Maggie. Thanks for stopping by! <BR/>I can't remember the exact verbiage of what I read on your site that day. It must've given me the impression that carrots and spinach were risky for babies which added to my frustration over conflicting information from all kinds of baby experts, books, sites and doctors. I admit to jumping to conclusions about wholesomebabyfood.com--I didn't read the entire site or your nitrate article. I must have missed the part about "It is important to note that the odds of your baby getting "Blue Baby Syndrome" nitrate poisoning from Carrots or other veggies is about 0%." That alleviates a lot of fear and frustration! Maybe a girl like <I>me</I> needs that kinda info in big bold print.<BR/><BR/>I apologize for the name-calling ("neurotic") and any fall-out my comment may have caused. Thank you for clearing things up.Sarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626127460601479303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983962144642865510.post-73543373105566849042009-04-05T18:56:00.000-07:002009-04-05T18:56:00.000-07:00Hi there! Maggie from wholesomebabyfood.com :-) ...Hi there! Maggie from wholesomebabyfood.com :-) I was told about your "neurotic website" thoughts and I just wanted to comment. <BR/><BR/>As we mention on our site, "It is important to note that the odds of your baby getting "Blue Baby Syndrome" nitrate poisoning from Carrots or other veggies is about 0%."<BR/><BR/>You see, we are constantly out there letting people know that nitrates are NOT, NOT, the horrific risk that many sites (mostly with commercial baby food affiliations) will tell you they are. The nitrate issue is one that has many parents turning to commercial rather than homemade. Many baby food companies make claims that their foods are risk free of nitrates while homemade is a big risk, in an effort to turn parents away from homemade.<BR/><BR/>If you have the time, I would love to learn why you felt our article indicated that nitrates were/are a health risk and why you "have decided I don't fully trust this neurotic site". We believe we have finally written a page that addressed the nitrate issue with clear science, AAP recommendations and facts to let parents know that there is NO huge risk. <BR/><BR/>Thanks!Maggiehttp://www.wholesomebabyfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983962144642865510.post-78804829399361486322009-03-07T22:42:00.000-08:002009-03-07T22:42:00.000-08:00I know I'm plain LUCKY in the kid-doesn't-spit-the...I know I'm plain LUCKY in the kid-doesn't-spit-the-food-out department.Sarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626127460601479303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983962144642865510.post-70705024525990983282009-03-07T20:53:00.000-08:002009-03-07T20:53:00.000-08:00Look at you! You're such a rock star! I had all ...Look at you! You're such a rock star! I had all these grand plans of making Maggie's baby food. After spending several hours for several days doing the same thing you did, Maggie spit everything I made out. As a former chef, I completely took it personally. I'm so jealous that Maxine ate it all. I got frustrated and gave up too soon. Now, I've got a toddler who is getting a little picky. She always loved avocados. Avocados are great! Good fat and 12 grams of fiber per avocado. I would sure notice when Maggie missed a day of avocado. She'd be all stopped up. My ped told me the same thing about the carrots but she said the stuff in the jars should be ok because the baby food industry is so regulated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983962144642865510.post-22906982351377486322009-03-06T10:39:00.000-08:002009-03-06T10:39:00.000-08:00Thanks. I'm gonna visit your site today after a p...Thanks. I'm gonna visit your site today after a playdate!Sarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626127460601479303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983962144642865510.post-24650228433126634162009-03-06T08:50:00.000-08:002009-03-06T08:50:00.000-08:00You are doing an amazing job - look at this food! ...You are doing an amazing job - look at this food! Maxine is going to end up a chef.<BR/>I wrote a website about baby food that is less neurotic (and less well known)<BR/>http://www.babyfood101.com - I hope this is helpful.<BR/>The nitrate thing is a little nuts - my pediatrician said to wait until 8 months old before feeding homemade.<BR/>LisaSnack-Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05370910031013995142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983962144642865510.post-6717644974541626402009-03-05T18:23:00.000-08:002009-03-05T18:23:00.000-08:00LOL! *hugs you back*I don't have one of those tee...LOL! *hugs you back*<BR/><BR/>I don't have one of those teethers that you put in the fridge, so sometimes I grab an ice cube and hold it on her gums with a napkin. This works for a minute, usually because she's interested in what it is. I just gave her a bath and she seems a lot happier now. Somedays, like today, I can't wait for both kids to go ni-night.Sarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626127460601479303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983962144642865510.post-37568897954521850192009-03-05T17:52:00.000-08:002009-03-05T17:52:00.000-08:00Yummy! My mom made baby food for us until I was ab...Yummy! My mom made baby food for us until I was about 5 LOL! Only because I remembered the flavor from when I was a toddler and would ask for it. <BR/>I hear ya with the neurotic websites. I've found a few of them, while researching information. <BR/>The food looks so pretty :) <BR/>I hope Maxine finds relief soon. Poor gal. Are you offering her frozen teething rings and stuff? I heard those are good. I hope that's not bad "noob" mom advice :P <BR/>*hugs you*Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261438731826351759noreply@blogger.com