Alicia Silverstone bird feeding her son

[Autumnovember]

Something "hot" on the news right now is Alicia Silverstone and how she feeds her son.

She wrote on her website,

"I just had a delicious breakfast of miso soup, collards and radish steamed and drizzled with flax oil, cast iron mochi with nori wrapped outside, and some grated daikon," she wrote on her lifestyle blog.

"Yum! I fed Bear the mochi and a tiny bit of veggies from the soup ... from my mouth to his. It's his favorite ... and mine."

In the accompanying video, Silverstone, 35, munches on food from a bowl before having Bear Blu eat the pre-chewed food from her mouth.

"He literally crawls across the room to attack my mouth if I'm eating," she wrote about how much her baby loves getting food from mommy.

See for yourself here:

http://www.thekindlife.com/post/home-video-breakfast-with-baby-bear

I personally, don't understand this or why someone would do that but as Kenny says, "People vary." What bothers me most is that this way of feeding a child poses a serious issue with his dental health. Learned too much about that in my pediatrics course...

Thoughts? Discuss.

 

[Kaleigh]

After watching the video, it was she that was lurching towards her son... Not the other way around.. IDK< the whole thing is creepy.

 

[junebug17]

Ok, just my opinion but I think it's kinda gross. Not sure of the purpose of this? Some kind of bonding thing, or she just thinks it's cute and/or funny? Her child didn't really seem that into it to me. I guess she's not hurting anyone by doing it, but it seems strange to me.

ETA: Just saw your comment about dental health AN, and I think you raise a valid point. Doesn't seem like a very hygienic thing to do.

 

[monarch64]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

 

[TravelingGal]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

Monarch, it's not a med journal, but maybe you can find it (if you're actually interested) from this article on msnbc I remember reading last year.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35989527/ns/health-oral_health/t/moms-kiss-can-spread-cavities-baby/

 

[akmiss]

This is a common feeding method in many parts of the world so it's nothing new. Just a decade ago breast feeding was frowned upon too. A little confession here, but I was fed this way and my teeth are in fantastic condition. But then my mother is Eskimo and it was normal practice.

 

[Autumnovember]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

You don't need medical journals to know anything about dental caries and how they may occur. Think about the bacteria in her own mouth and how that could potentially be getting into his own mouth? Toddlers have a much different immune system than an adult does, obviously.

Also, if she chooses to do this, why not chew it and put it on a plate for him to eat?

I'm well aware this is not unusual in some cultures but I'm still not understanding the purpose of it.

 

[monarch64]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

You don't need medical journals to know anything about dental caries and how they may occur.

Also, if she chooses to do this, why not chew it and put it on a plate for him to eat?

I'm well aware this is not unusual in some cultures but I'm still not understanding the purpose of it.

My guess is it is part of her way of doing attachment parenting. It is a bonding experience between mom and child that gives them both pleasure and strengthens the trust and bond between them...at least that is how I choose to see it. Sure there is an ick factor, but you know people vary.

TGal, thanks for the link. The way I am reading that article, I am under the impression that although mother may transfer bacteria to child by way of mouth, if good dental hygiene is practiced after feedings then everything is hunky-dory. ?

 

[Autumnovember]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

You don't need medical journals to know anything about dental caries and how they may occur.

Also, if she chooses to do this, why not chew it and put it on a plate for him to eat?

I'm well aware this is not unusual in some cultures but I'm still not understanding the purpose of it.

My guess is it is part of her way of doing attachment parenting. It is a bonding experience between mom and child that gives them both pleasure and strengthens the trust and bond between them...at least that is how I choose to see it. Sure there is an ick factor, but you know people vary.

TGal, thanks for the link. The way I am reading that article, I am under the impression that although mother may transfer bacteria to child by way of mouth, if good dental hygiene is practiced after feedings then everything is hunky-dory. ?

I guess so. Maybe there are some sort of benefits to it, I'll have to research a little. Good dental hygiene is definitely a huge factor but that doesn't eradicate all of the bacteria she may have transferred. Who knows. I'm curious about it though.


I wonder how often she does it too...

 

[TravelingGal]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

You don't need medical journals to know anything about dental caries and how they may occur.

Also, if she chooses to do this, why not chew it and put it on a plate for him to eat?

I'm well aware this is not unusual in some cultures but I'm still not understanding the purpose of it.

My guess is it is part of her way of doing attachment parenting. It is a bonding experience between mom and child that gives them both pleasure and strengthens the trust and bond between them...at least that is how I choose to see it. Sure there is an ick factor, but you know people vary.

TGal, thanks for the link. The way I am reading that article, I am under the impression that although mother may transfer bacteria to child by way of mouth, if good dental hygiene is practiced after feedings then everything is hunky-dory. ?

Mon, my understanding when I read it was that you have to have active decay in your mouth for it to be an issue. So if not, then it should be ok. I am going on memory though.

 

[monarch64]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

You don't need medical journals to know anything about dental caries and how they may occur.

Also, if she chooses to do this, why not chew it and put it on a plate for him to eat?

I'm well aware this is not unusual in some cultures but I'm still not understanding the purpose of it.

My guess is it is part of her way of doing attachment parenting. It is a bonding experience between mom and child that gives them both pleasure and strengthens the trust and bond between them...at least that is how I choose to see it. Sure there is an ick factor, but you know people vary.

TGal, thanks for the link. The way I am reading that article, I am under the impression that although mother may transfer bacteria to child by way of mouth, if good dental hygiene is practiced after feedings then everything is hunky-dory. ?

Mon, my understanding when I read it was that you have to have active decay in your mouth for it to be an issue. So if not, then it should be ok. I am going on memory though.

Well, then I am hopeful that Silverstone has managed her money well enough over the years to have been able to have kept regular dental visits and that she is not inflicting cavaties upon her young son whose name I feel is the bigger issue here. Bear Blu? WTF???

 

[Autumnovember]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

You don't need medical journals to know anything about dental caries and how they may occur.

Also, if she chooses to do this, why not chew it and put it on a plate for him to eat?

I'm well aware this is not unusual in some cultures but I'm still not understanding the purpose of it.

My guess is it is part of her way of doing attachment parenting. It is a bonding experience between mom and child that gives them both pleasure and strengthens the trust and bond between them...at least that is how I choose to see it. Sure there is an ick factor, but you know people vary.

TGal, thanks for the link. The way I am reading that article, I am under the impression that although mother may transfer bacteria to child by way of mouth, if good dental hygiene is practiced after feedings then everything is hunky-dory. ?

Mon, my understanding when I read it was that you have to have active decay in your mouth for it to be an issue. So if not, then it should be ok. I am going on memory though.

Well, then I am hopeful that Silverstone has managed her money well enough over the years to have been able to have kept regular dental visits and that she is not inflicting cavaties upon her young son whose name I feel is the bigger issue here. Bear Blu? WTF???

----> I don't know if I like Bear Blu or Blue Ivy better

 

[monarch64]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

You don't need medical journals to know anything about dental caries and how they may occur.

Also, if she chooses to do this, why not chew it and put it on a plate for him to eat?

I'm well aware this is not unusual in some cultures but I'm still not understanding the purpose of it.

My guess is it is part of her way of doing attachment parenting. It is a bonding experience between mom and child that gives them both pleasure and strengthens the trust and bond between them...at least that is how I choose to see it. Sure there is an ick factor, but you know people vary.

TGal, thanks for the link. The way I am reading that article, I am under the impression that although mother may transfer bacteria to child by way of mouth, if good dental hygiene is practiced after feedings then everything is hunky-dory. ?

Mon, my understanding when I read it was that you have to have active decay in your mouth for it to be an issue. So if not, then it should be ok. I am going on memory though.

Well, then I am hopeful that Silverstone has managed her money well enough over the years to have been able to have kept regular dental visits and that she is not inflicting cavaties upon her young son whose name I feel is the bigger issue here. Bear Blu? WTF???

----> I don't know if I like Bear Blu or Blue Ivy better

I think Bear Blu wins because it came first. Clearly Jay-Z and Beyonce are COPYCATS.

 

[slg47]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

You don't need medical journals to know anything about dental caries and how they may occur.

Also, if she chooses to do this, why not chew it and put it on a plate for him to eat?

I'm well aware this is not unusual in some cultures but I'm still not understanding the purpose of it.

My guess is it is part of her way of doing attachment parenting. It is a bonding experience between mom and child that gives them both pleasure and strengthens the trust and bond between them...at least that is how I choose to see it. Sure there is an ick factor, but you know people vary.

TGal, thanks for the link. The way I am reading that article, I am under the impression that although mother may transfer bacteria to child by way of mouth, if good dental hygiene is practiced after feedings then everything is hunky-dory. ?

Mon, my understanding when I read it was that you have to have active decay in your mouth for it to be an issue. So if not, then it should be ok. I am going on memory though.

Well, then I am hopeful that Silverstone has managed her money well enough over the years to have been able to have kept regular dental visits and that she is not inflicting cavaties upon her young son whose name I feel is the bigger issue here. Bear Blu? WTF???

----> I don't know if I like Bear Blu or Blue Ivy better

I think Bear Blu wins because it came first. Clearly Jay-Z and Beyonce are COPYCATS.

'

hahaha

 

[Autumnovember]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

You don't need medical journals to know anything about dental caries and how they may occur.

Also, if she chooses to do this, why not chew it and put it on a plate for him to eat?

I'm well aware this is not unusual in some cultures but I'm still not understanding the purpose of it.

My guess is it is part of her way of doing attachment parenting. It is a bonding experience between mom and child that gives them both pleasure and strengthens the trust and bond between them...at least that is how I choose to see it. Sure there is an ick factor, but you know people vary.

TGal, thanks for the link. The way I am reading that article, I am under the impression that although mother may transfer bacteria to child by way of mouth, if good dental hygiene is practiced after feedings then everything is hunky-dory. ?

Mon, my understanding when I read it was that you have to have active decay in your mouth for it to be an issue. So if not, then it should be ok. I am going on memory though.

Well, then I am hopeful that Silverstone has managed her money well enough over the years to have been able to have kept regular dental visits and that she is not inflicting cavaties upon her young son whose name I feel is the bigger issue here. Bear Blu? WTF???

----> I don't know if I like Bear Blu or Blue Ivy better

I think Bear Blu wins because it came first. Clearly Jay-Z and Beyonce are COPYCATS.

You're right...plus, Bear Blu gets a +1 because they were extra unique and took the E off the end!

 

[VapidLapid]

Ok more than just a little gross, though what is more gross it the sharing of the news with the public, and with demonstration no less!
My nephew has a genetic condition ecto-dermal dysplasia from which he has neither sweat glands, nor teeth.. When he was younger it was not uncommon for his parents to do things like bite the pits out of olives for him or such, but even they, who had good cause, did not need to adopt aviary regurgitation techniques.

When I f irst saw this headline I thought perhaps that silverstein was feeding birds to her kid.

 

[Lottie]

Although its not really my cup of tea and I wouldn't do it but I don't feel grossed out my this at all - its not really that different from a toddler 'sharing' its licked, chewed and generally saliva'ed crisp/baguette/lolly with Mummy which they all love to do at some stage. Plenty of saliva swapping there. She thinks its cute/funny and he doesn't appear to have a problem with it - its clearly not his only source of food and I'm pretty sure that she won't be doing this when he is four.

Cute little boy and how refreshing to see a celebrity mother spending time with her child instead of farming him out to an army of nannies.

 

[lulu]

I just hope I'm never seated next to them in a restaurant.

 

[amc80]

I offered to do this for DH when he got his braces and had trouble chewing. He declined.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I assume this is how kids are fed in many current cultures and likely worldwide prior to the invention of blenders, or when cooking was not possible.

 

[Cehrabehra]

Honestly, I have *no problem with this. sure it sounds weird and gross, but that's just because we're so dang *refined these days. It's a natural thing, even amongst aboriginal human races. it's not that far off from taking bites of something and then feeding it to them in the tiny nibble size. In a healthy parent and child relationship it is not out of the *natural realm to aid your child's digestion by masticating for them.

The problem I have is that it is outside of the norm and generally speaking our society is *so against anything non-mainstream that she is subjecting herself to ridicule and criticism as well as for her child. There is *nothing inherently wrong with it and yet we will judge and her child will be stigmatized.

ETA: I hadn't read very far before I responded because I wanted to give my most honest opinion on the topic and I am pleasantly surprised that it isn't a complete blackball. Sometimes we forget that *we are animals too.

 

[Haven]

I offered to do this for DH when he got his braces and had trouble chewing. He declined.

 

[Skippy123]

I couldn't care less how she feeds her son. And I would love to have some links to medical journals cited here which prove the harmfulness of this method to the child's dental well-being. I'm thinking it must be much worse if there is such a public uproar over this than say, giving your child apple juice constantly or letting him/her fall asleep with a bottle, or eating sugary crap all day long. Silverstone has done all kinds of attention-getting things over the years, this is just another publicity stunt. As I am about to become a mother, though, I find myself cringing every time people get all outraged or opinionated over the way someone chooses to rear their child. Precisely why I never announced on FB that I was pregnant--I knew I would be sensitive to unsolicited advice. I would say it's none of our business except in this case she's blogging it and obviously expecting feedback. Seriously, I doubt that there is much to get upset over here as it doesn't seem like the sort of thing that will catch on and sweep the nation. Will we soon see mothers chewing up their french fries and spitting them into the mouths of their children at every McDonald's? Not likely, so not too worried about it.

Monarch, it's not a med journal, but maybe you can find it (if you're actually interested) from this article on msnbc I remember reading last year.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35989527/ns/health-oral_health/t/moms-kiss-can-spread-cavities-baby/

Yes, this is why I would never do something like that for my boys. here is something in Stanford news about Bacteria in our mouth http://news.stanford.edu/news/1999/december8/mouth-128.html

plus don't you want your kids to learn how to chew on their own? it is one of those development skills you encourage as a mom

 

[junebug17]

Ok, sooo...it's narrow- minded and judgmental to be critical of her mouth feeding her son, but it's ok to criticize the name she chose for her child? Ok, I think I have the rules straight. I'll try to keep them in mind the next time I offer an opinion.

FWIW, I really don't care how she feeds her kid either, but she posted this on the net for everyone to see, so obviously she wants to advertise that she does it and people are going to have different thoughts on it, which is basically a part of being human, and our thoughts were asked for so I gave mine.

I realize this is done and accepted in other cultures, and I respect that - but it is not a common occurrence in my culture and therefore a bit unusual to me, and I think that should be respected too.

You know, this thread really bothers me for some reason, so I'm bowing out.

 

[Autumnovember]

Junebug, I think not only is the practice unusual but her name choice is too. I don't think your post is aimed at me at I just want you to know anyway...

 

[Kaleigh]

Look it wouldn't work for me, and beyond my scope. I don't have a problem with she does. I just wonder growing up and he runs to his Mom for food given by mouth in front of other toddlers, won't that be a tad weird for him?? They start play dates pretty early these days.. Or perhaps he will be playing with children brought up this way??

I think chewing and learning how to do so is an important thing to learn on their own after a certain age. I have no research on this, so am clueless. But wonder how long she will continue it??

In Europe many BF till the child is 4.. Not judging that either. Just curious?? Anyone know??

 

[HollyS]

Yish. Ick. Gross.

Does she also want to live in a nest?

I'd just chalk it up to crazy celebrity-hood, but so darn many 'regular' people have shown considerable weirdness when it comes to their children . . .

No, I'm not talking about anyone here, so no panties-in-a-bunch, okay?

 

[movie zombie]

i don't have a problem with it because as noted above this is common practice in some cultures around the world.

 

[iLander]

Ewwwww.

I'm sorry, I believe that is why God invented blenders.

If you want to bond, read the kid a story, for crying out loud.

The average human mouth has more germs than a dog's mouth!

A human bite is dangerous!

Centers for Disease Control: Human bites may be more dangerous than most animal bites. There are germs in some human mouths that can cause infections that are hard to treat. If you have an infected human bite, especially on your hand, you may need to be admitted to the hospital to receive antibiotics through a vein (intravenously). In some cases, you may need surgery.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000035.htm

I can understand this in a culture where the food is especially tough to chew (such as the traditional Eskimo diet), or blenders are scarce, but this is LA. I believe they invented the smoothie and there is pureed baby food everywhere.

My opinion varies.

 

[iLander]

This is a common feeding method in many parts of the world so it's nothing new. Just a decade ago breast feeding was frowned upon too. A little confession here, but I was fed this way and my teeth are in fantastic condition. But then my mother is Eskimo and it was normal practice.

This is Fascinating! Please start a thread and tell us more!