> These strange new mesh feeding bags for preventing choking.  I had never
> heard of them until our health unit's dietitian showed me a picture. I
> know
> these are used therapeutically for children with dysphagia - but for
> average healthy babies? Very concerning in terms of development - babies
> need to learn to handle foods and it can't be pleasant to suck on a mesh
> bag.  Has anyone had experience with these devices?

I've the mesh feeding bags and think they are pretty disgusting.  I had a
friend use them with her twins, now almost 3.  They had no issues with
eating, either as babies or now as toddlers, but it sure was gross to see
the mushy, slobbered on food in the bags.

Kathy

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