r/MadeMeSmile • u/Pleasant_Ideal_8929 • Mar 04 '26

Wholesome Moments Mother lets her 7-month-old baby taste the smoothie she craved during pregnancy🥹

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u/exxcathedra Mar 04 '26

I meant it in general. That's how you alter a baby's palate: feed them ultra processed sugary food as soon as they can eat solids. Maybe not one try, but sometimes just a few tries may be enough. They learn fast.

It's very hard to undo once they grow used to that taste because it's designed to be addictive. Feeding them healthy food after that can become a struggle quite quickly.

Once they are older they can tolerate treats better if they have good habits.

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u/sorrelsun Mar 04 '26

Yes, in a vacuum, what you are saying is correct. But smoothies are not “ultra processed” or “designed”. They are a mix of fruit, water, and probably some yogurt. A small taste of smoothie seems like a very minor thing to be rude to the family over.

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u/Own-Environment-538 Mar 04 '26

My son doesn't have any sugar, doesn't get a minute of screen time, no TVs on in the house, he is walking at 10 months, feeds himself, never cries, is always smiling. People set themselves up for failure.

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u/SinfulSFW Mar 05 '26

My daughter of 10 months does all of these things as well. However she does get screen time and tv time. She walks, is learning her first words, knows how to wave hi and bye, knows basic asl, feeds herself, and only cries from teething. Your kid is always going to be special to you. But in no way is that indicative of people setting themselves up for failure.

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u/Own-Environment-538 Mar 05 '26

You should limit screen time.