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Old 07-24-2007, 08:13 PM   #1
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Gerber Graduate toddler meals...are they healthy?

I feel so guily, lately I have been feeding my 17-month-old those Gerber Graduate lil' meals quite a bit because I haven't been in the mood to cook lately. I am 7 weeks pregnant with no energy and hardley eat dinner myself as I have been sick a lot. It is a quick option for DD and she LOVES them, I am just concerned if I give them to her too much if I am actually doing her bad? They seem okay with the veggies and meat, but I'm not sure...any input or advice is greatly appreciated! I feel like a bad mom, I need to be fixing her a balanced dinner and here I am throwing something in the microwave.

 
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Re: Gerber Graduate toddler meals...are they healthy?

i dont think they are bad! i know they have preservatives and a fairly large amount of sodium.. but im sure it wont hurt her if she eats them! i totally understand that in your first trimester you are exhausted! Dont feel bad, your being a good mom and im sure when your less tierd you'll be back to making good healthy meals!

 
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Re: Gerber Graduate toddler meals...are they healthy?

ya know, when the new baby comes it will be even worse/harder, i had my second son when my first was 18 months, and its has been so hard to get him to eat anything anymore!! especially since he feels left out and wants me to feed him while his brother want to eat, that are now 22 months and 4 months...its HECTIC!

 
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Re: Gerber Graduate toddler meals...are they healthy?

I asked my neighbor about the Gerber graduate soups (she is a dietitian) and she looked at the label and said everything in it was "good." I had gotten a sample in the mail.

I don't know about the other meals, but I hope that gives you some insight regarding the soup.

 
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Re: Gerber Graduate toddler meals...are they healthy?

I can only imagine how hard that must be... I wish you well with your pregnancy though.
Maybe if you feel guilty about feeding your toddler those meals all of the time, you could make a lasagna or something large on a Sunday that will last at least for a few days so you won't have to make meals. Then supplement with the Gerber meals.
Or if you have the time and energy (that's obviously the key here) you could also try spending a few hours at Let's Dish (or the equivalent). You'll have to look up if there's one in your area. Essentially you prepare food in advance there and then just cook it up at home when you need it. It's a great outing with girlfriends too so you'd kill two birds with one stone (seeing girlfriends, getting meals for home made).
I made these suggestions because as one other posted said, two kids are going to keep you really busy so I'm thinking long-term ideas here.
Good luck!
ps> don't know if those meals are healthy or not by the way...

 
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