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To be shocked by this government dietary advice for babies and children?

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fourfoxsakes · 09/01/2026 08:50

from the government in Northern Ireland that is published online? Surely we don’t do these things any more such as mixing baby rice with milk and advising people to feed their very young children rice crispies and cornflakes for breakfast and advising people to give juice with meals! Surely this is bad advice, I am honestly surprised that the government have been allowed to publish this crap. I have no doubt people still do these things which is an individual parenting choice but surely the government shouldn’t be advocating for this?

To be shocked by this government dietary advice for babies and children?
To be shocked by this government dietary advice for babies and children?
To be shocked by this government dietary advice for babies and children?
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Binus · 10/01/2026 15:55

AndSoitComesAroundAgain · 10/01/2026 15:28

I think some of it is genetic. No amount of exposure would make one of my dcs like spice, despite me loving it.. The other one however loves it too! It is similar for me, no amount of trying sprouts would ever change my mind.

Same!

C152 · 10/01/2026 21:06

normanagfriends · 09/01/2026 22:53

There's nothing judgemental about it, this child had had major surgery and the mother was trying to force a fizzy drink and mars bar down him, calling it a good breakfast. My DC have eaten/drank loads of crap, I'm not particularly bothered, especially when sick, but the nurses were even telling her he wasn't up to eating, and should start with clear liquids when he felt ready.

I'm afraid you still do sound very judgemental to me.

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