Question

My son will only eat cold jars. Is that ok? I give him blended food warm and he wont touch it. He wont eat stage 2 jars, only stage one.

Answer

All of Heinz jars, cans and pots are ready to eat, either warm or cold, so it's not a problem if your little one prefers them cold. You may want to keep trying with warmed food though because in the future, when you move onto family foods, you will want him to eat hot meals, so it's a good idea to try to get him used to them now.

 

Remember, if you've already opened a jar and used some of the food, store for no more than 48 hours and make sure you reheat it thoroughly before serving. This is to make sure that any bacteria that may have entered since you opened the jar are destroyed.

 

You don't say how old your son is but as a guide, it's a good idea to start introducing lumpier mashed food from the age of about 7 months. Leaving it much later can lead to problems with accepting lumps and chopped food when your child gets older. For more information about textures and introducing lumps, have a look at my article here.

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