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not to want nursery to feed DS marmite and crisps

31 replies

wildholly · 31/05/2007 00:46

Okay so DS is just 7 months old and he eats practically anything (mix of BLW and puree). My nursery has a book where they record what he has eaten. I am pissed off over the cake and toast and jam but not said anything, however the marmite and crisps really worrys and annoys me. I'm a doctor, my under and post-grad education has taught me salt is bad for under one's. Basic life skills tells me that marmite and crisps are high in salt, crisps also have no nutritional value. why oh why would a nursery give these to a baby... and why am I made to feel like a freak for asking not to give them to my DS? Anyone had a similar experience or words of wisdom as they would be gratefully received.

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sibble · 31/05/2007 03:12

I did have the same experience and myself and another mother discussed our concerns with the centre and sent our boys with healthy snacks instead. The problem was that I was never convinced that although the crisps etc weren't listed on his food list that they weren't feeding him them anyway. I could tell they thought I was a nutter for bringing it up and couldn't see what the problem was. There is also the issue that when they get slightly older they want the same as the other children. We moved house so day care not too long after but I had started to look for another day care.
I would dicuss it with them, he is your DS and you should have the final say over what he eats but be prepared that they might think you are a 'freak'. It may be a case of looking for alternatives if there are any.

sibble · 31/05/2007 03:12

I did have the same experience and myself and another mother discussed our concerns with the centre and sent our boys with healthy snacks instead. The problem was that I was never convinced that although the crisps etc weren't listed on his food list that they weren't feeding him them anyway. I could tell they thought I was a nutter for bringing it up and couldn't see what the problem was. There is also the issue that when they get slightly older they want the same as the other children. We moved house so day care not too long after but I had started to look for another day care.
I would dicuss it with them, he is your DS and you should have the final say over what he eats but be prepared that they might think you are a 'freak'. It may be a case of looking for alternatives if there are any.

twentypence · 31/05/2007 02:52

Tell them as a doctor that this is not acceptable, and suggest some alternatives. It's not even like crisps are particularly cheap kilo for kilo with veggies. Though they do have zero preparation time.

Chelseamum · 31/05/2007 01:00

Jesus,

I am shocked that they give babies of that age such foods! I would defo not be happy and let the staff know my baby CANNOT eat those horrid foods! Specially crisps as they can hurt her gums and chocke on them!

Very disturbing in my opinion!

Saturn74 · 31/05/2007 00:59

Do they have a menu or a list of food that will be on offer?
Perhaps you should go through it with the nursery manager and discuss what you feel is appropriate for your child, and, more importantly, what you feel is inappropriate.

macmama73 · 31/05/2007 00:56

I have not had a similar experience but would be raving if I were you. I don't think the odd bit of cake at a birthday party is terrible, but would not allow them to feed a 7mth old baby crisps and marmite. Crisps are basically fat and salt.
Have you said anything to the nursery? How did they respond?
TBH I think I would be looking for a new nursery. Is DS there full time?