https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:01:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grains-make-my-kid-gag-other-ideas#post-1033937 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 12:02:23 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 1033937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You guys are brilliant!! I bought some lentils and dried apricots today, so we'll give those a try and add polenta to the list for next week. :) thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grains-make-my-kid-gag-other-ideas#post-1033682 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:50:46 +0000 lizzywiz 1033682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Tricycle: My LO doesn't like the tiny grains, either. I know it isn't quite what you are looking for, but she loves polenta, both mush and cut into fries. The good thing about it is you can doctor it up with anything, like saute it in a healthy oil with viggies or top it with cheese for added calories. You can introduce new flavors using it, too. One of her favs is the organic basil and sun-dried tomato polenta that they sell in a log at Whole Foods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grains-make-my-kid-gag-other-ideas#post-1033656 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:43:35 +0000 immabeetoo 1033656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe amaranth? It's teeny tiny and I believe a grain. I just made LO a dal recipe, lentils and split peas are pretty caloric and the mush better than quinoa. We had gagging with quinoa at first but after a few times he got it. What about peanut butter or ricotta cheese? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grains-make-my-kid-gag-other-ideas#post-1033610 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:35:08 +0000 looch 1033610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to suggest quinoa, but looks like that doesn't work!</p> <p>Oatmeal was a favorite for a long time, but it's not the best nutrient wise. I would mix it with a few teaspoons of quinoa to bump up the protein. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grains-make-my-kid-gag-other-ideas#post-1033589 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:31:05 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1033589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dried fruit! Lots of nutrients and high in calories. You can soak in a little warm water and then purée. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grains-make-my-kid-gag-other-ideas#post-1033576 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:28:08 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 1033576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying to bump up the calorie value of the Trikester's diet, and was hoping to introduce some grains. He eats chunkier mashes like avocados and finger food like puffs and cut up melon without problems. I've tried both barley and quinoa - they make him gag to the point of vomiting. I thought it was the texture or flavor so I puréed each with pears and apple juice but same effect (along with an allergic reaction to the cinnamon I threw in). </p> <p>What grains would you try next? Other nutrient dense foods I should try? He's just hit the 9 month mark. </p>