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By the time a toddler reaches school age, food allergies have usually presented themselves. However, it can be important to remember that allergic reactions to foods served in a school setting are possible. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), about 25 percent of reactions in school-age children occurred at school, either in cafeterias, playgrounds or classrooms. From: toddlerstoday.com Avoid small hard foods such as nuts, raw carrot, hard lollypops and popcorn. Offer lightly steamed vegetable sticks instead. From: Better Health Channel Let your child explore food by touching, and expect some mess. Offer toddlers a nibble tray. Use an ice-cube tray, a muffin tin, or a compartmentalized dish, and put bite-size portions of colorful and nutritious foods in each section. From: askdrsears.com Cantaloupe is one of the rare fruits containing both beta carotene and vitamin C. It is a great substitute for kids who are not vegetable eaters. From: motherbabycenter.com Once your baby masters cereal, gradually introduce pureed meat, vegetables and fruits. Offer single-ingredient foods at first, and wait three to five days between each new food. From: mayoclinic.com Wondering how much to offer? Here’s a rule of thumb – or, rather, of hand. A young child’s stomach is approximately the size of his fist. From: askdrsears.com Usually you might get worried with the fact that your kid eats everything with sauce. Let them continue eating ketchup as it contains a natural cancer fighting compound called lycopene. From: motherbabycenter.com If you use your microwave for heating their food at mealtime, be sure to stir well and check for hot spots prior to feeding them. From: child-care-business.com Compact bottle warmers, which plug into the cigarette lighter, will ensure your child’s milk is the right temperature no matter how far you are from the nearest gas station or other roadside shop. From: kidscantravel.com |
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