So, Alicia Silverstone spits ABC food into Bear Blu's mouth and the world says, "YUCK!" I have to admit, it does look gross and it's not something I would do. But it turns out Alicia did not invent Mama Premastication. And she's defending it as an ancient feeding practice.
"People have been feeding their kids that way for thousands for years. It’s a weaning process." Really?!? Yes, really. Check it out -- a study that shows people have been doing this since the time immemorial to ensure "nutritional adequacy" and support infant health. In fact, the researchers are concerned because parents (in poor communities) have stopped it. So maybe Alicia isn't off her rocker after all!
Or maybe she is off her rocker, but just a little bit. I mean, it's not like they're living in a "poor community" where Bear Blu is at risk for malnutrition. Something tells me he gets plenty of nutrition from that organic garden out back.
But I love that Alicia is trying out something funky and different. Why not experiment a little? Why do we all have to parent exactly the same way? I love that someone out there is doin' the bird feeder and reporting to the world what it's like. I want to live in a world where people experiment and try new things. I think as moms we should celebrate that.
Most importantly, from what I can tell Bear Blu (whatever, he can change his name when he gets older if he wants) is totally okay with premastication. And I think having a mom who is willing to try new and different things is great for kids.
If you can get past the ick factor, do you think Alicia's unusual feeding practice means she's a more open and creative mom?
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When her kids get cavities or gum disease it'll be her fault for spreading those bacteria. My dentist told me not to even share a spoon with my daughter when she was young because of that.
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Gross! I can't even look at this video.People are going to have their opinions about this but one thing you can't argue about is that she's definitely a caring and hands on mom.Still,she needs to put some more thought into what she takes a video of.That kid is going to enter the teen years and now has video of his mom spitting food in his mouth for all to see.Thanks mom,you meant well,but........
Give me a break. The media will jump on ANYTHING and sensationalize it. It's her son, leave her alone. That is the problem with the world today. Everything has to be sterile. Antibacterial this and antibacteria that. Being exposed to the occasional germ is what builds up resistance in children. Even scientists will tell you we are using way too many antibacterial products today. It's not like she was letting lick a toilet seat. I am pretty sure she has enough common sense to not have done it if she was sick with a cold or flu. Get a life, people! This isn't news. It is media sensationalism at it's worst.
This is STUPID. and nasty! the bacteria from her mouth is now contaminating his mouth.
Plus, hes old enough to learn to eat. what if she going to feed him like this when shes 30?
this is disgusting, and awful!
I don't judge others' parenting styles. What works for me might not work for them and vice versa. it's okay.