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Thanksgiving\u00a0is a time to gather family and friends and share a delicious meal. You envision a table full of loved ones \u2013 or perhaps just your small family \u2013 and enjoying favorite dishes from recipes that have been passed down for generations.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, it\u2019s not always how Thanksgiving (or other holiday dinners) work. For parents with\u00a0picky eaters<\/a>, Thanksgiving may be stressful as you anticipate comments what family members will say about your kid\u2019s eating habits (and what they imply about your parenting).\u00a0Perhaps you\u2019re doing\u00a0Baby-led Weaning<\/a>\u00a0(infant self-feeding) and you worry that loved ones will not understand how your baby eats.\u00a0The sights and the aroma\u2019s might be completely delicious to adults, but for many children, especially picky eaters or children with special needs or allergies, this meal can cause stress to the whole family.<\/p>\n Remember, flexibility is important with all things, especially children and holidays.\u00a0<\/p>\n We\u2019ve laid out some strategies for keeping Thanksgiving fun and low-stress with your BLW baby or selective kiddo.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If your child has known food allergies, make sure to inform your host ahead of time. Always ask for ingredients in foods you didn\u2019t make, and consider bringing\u00a0allergy-friendly Thanksgiving dishes<\/a>\u00a0your child can enjoy so they can be part of the celebration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n