To eat or not to eat? That is the question. Lint, plastic, paper, cardboard, combs, wooden spoons, Tupperware containers and Kleenex are not found in the food pyramid. Try to convince a 9 -month-old just because he can fit it in his mouth does not mean it is edible. We have an infant with an oral fixation. He hate nuks and the bottle, but loves remote controls and camera cords. While he enjoys bananas, sweet potatoes, chicken and blueberries he tries harder to feast upon books and newspapers. He is a vacuum, broom and Swifer-Wet-Jet rolled into one. He always leaves a little evidence behind in the form of slimy drool and since we don't own a St. Bernard we know who has manipulated the object with his mouth. Sure he likes carrots, cheerios, and pears but why not try a little dust bunny for fun.
I live in a constant state of fear, choking fear that is.......
"Where is Easton? What is in Easton's hand? What is in his mouth? Is he chewing on something? No, you cannot have that wipe for a snack, no your shoes are not teethers, let me look in your mouth. "
AAHHHHHH!
Owen is our "consumption cop" and reports most incidents before swallowing occurs. We try our hardest to pick up every speck of dust and never allow Owen to play with small toys while Easton is awake and moving. I never leave him alone in a room (unless he is asleep) and sometimes I duct tape him to the center of the living room to ensure he doesn't get ahold of anything he shouldn't have (only kidding).
For now we will continue to work on Easton's diet. Every night, at bedtime, we will pray he will grow out of this stage sooner then later. Sigh!
"How about tommorrow little man? For the sake of mommy's nerves.....tomorrow please!"
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