Prognosis

The Infant Food Revolution: Whole Foods Before Teeth

Gumming it.

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Hi, it’s Michelle in Washington. As a relatively new grandmother, I’m flummoxed by the way many parents now introduce solid foods to their babies. More on that in a minute, but first …

There’s a clear divide between people (generally younger) who think it’s no big deal to let an infant without teeth gum on a piece of solid food, and those (generally older) who are horrified by the thought.