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Jam

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chatname · 21/05/2009 01:17

We have been feeding our DS toast with lashings of butter, which he rather likes. But I have been holding off giving him jam as concerned about sugar, and he has a rather sweet tooth, would live on fruit and yaghurt if he had a choice.

When did you start giving jam to your little one? And are there low sugar/sugar free alternatives that you'd recommend?

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littleboyblue · 21/05/2009 01:59

I started when he was about a year. I've never seen sugar free, but then never looked......... What about peanut butter? Most babies love it and it's quite good for them. I used to do peanut butter and banana.
If he has a varied and healthy diet, I wouldn't really worry too much, IMO they need a certain amount of fatty, sugary, calorie rich foods to give them the energy they need to get around and grow.

TooTicky · 21/05/2009 05:05

You can get lovely fruit spreads which contain no sugar. Meridian make some lovely ones. Try health food shops. They are actually nicer than jam.

EachPeachPearMum · 21/05/2009 05:14

super jam is madr with grape juice not sugar... it's gorgeous- nice and sharp... you won't go back to jam.

Waitrose do it

savoycabbage · 21/05/2009 05:53

Vegemite?

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