- Re: Can I do SCD with a child that has sensory issues with food?

February 5, 2008

I did the same thing with the yogurt, but had to start him out with

smoothies ( & banana), then cut up banana IN the yogurt, then

reduction of banana. He now eats it straight. I also told him that

yogurt has the Power ranger bugs in it, that will fight off the

yeastie beasties....Works a dream!

, Mom to Aiden, 4 (HF ASD)

> >

> > We were GF/CF prior to SCD and even though there were a few

> > complaints & outward food strikes, my son LOVES his food now. If

you

> > go into it with a feeling that he won't do it, he WILL pick up on

> > that.

> > I would serve DS up his food and eat some next to him

making " yum "

> > sounds. At first he wouldn't touch it, so I would ask him if he

> > minded if I ate his too as it was soooo yummy and that he would

be

> > the one missing out. He went on strike for a few days, but

> > eventually caved in slowly(we did 5 days of intro). Now he

thinks a

> > banana is the bees knees! He still asks for some of his old food

> > sometimes, but I have told him (in 4 year old language) about

> > the " Yeastie Beasties " & that they LOVE his old food. He now

goes

> > past the fast food joints saying " That's junk food Mama! We don't

eat

> > that. "

> >

> > I am just trying to give some encouragement as I know what you

are

> > feeling. I hope this helps

> >

> > BTW my girlfreind's son went on strike for 9 days and he is still

> > alive & eating SCD now. Also my son's symptoms are much improved

> > from GF/CF.

> >

>

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