Keep a tupperware container in the car & take it out when waiting in a restaurant with toddler. Load it with crayons, markers, paper & tape
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Keep a tupperware container in the car & take it out when waiting in a restaurant with toddler. Load it with crayons, markers, paper & tape If your child is unable or unwilling to tip up a sip cup try a reusable straw drink container. Small children tend to suck more readily than tip up a cup and this will encourage less bottle use! Do not place hot fluids on tablecloths in case the child pulls on the tablecloth. After mealtime while your child is still in the high chair – give them a warm washcloth to play with and you’ll be amazed at how much they will have cleaned themselves up after about 10 minutes of playing with it! When dining out each parent should try to order something out of either their main entree or sides that the child will like. This way the child will have a variety of food to eat if he decides he doesn’t like something that night that he usually loves. Breast milk has all the appropriate vitamins and minerals for babies. Best choice of milk for children after age 1 is ‘whole milk.’ It is recommended to switch to low-fat milk after age 2 or 3. When dining out, if you want a dessert but you know your child is on the edge of throwing a temper tantrum because they have been seated for too long, try ordering your dessert to go. For children, who don’t care for milk, add a few drops of food coloring and serve with a straw. Do not offer hard candy, nuts or popcorn to children under age four. Cut grapes, hot dogs, carrots and such into small pieces to avoid choking. Introduce one new food at a time. Add another new food after four or five days. Waiting allows the baby to get used to new flavors and allows you to identify any problem foods easily if allergic reactions occur. Never drink hot objects while your child is sitting on your lap. Sudden movements can cause a spill. Take a blindfolded taste test with you kids and sample some favorite foods. Then the table turn and mom and dad to take the test. Order food for your kids right when you sit down in a resturant. Ask for it to be brought out first. This keeps the little ones busy, fed and happy. Make a variety of healthy foods available. Keep plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grain snacks and healthful beverages around and easily accessible so kids become used to reaching for them when they’re hungry. When baby begins using spoon, offer sticky foods such as thick rice cereal, mashed potatoes, which will not slide off spoon. If your child is well-rested but is beginning to act up more than usual, make sure it hasn’t been too long since his or her last meal or snack. Your toddler may be hungry without realizing it, and if this is the case, a healthy snack may be all that is needed. Feed your kids a healthy meal prior to trick or treat. Kids will be happier & reduce temptation to devour candy from the first stop. If child is unwilling to tip up a sip cup try a reusable straw drink container. Small children tend to suck more readily than tip up a cup Use a cookie cutter to make interesting shaped sandwiches. |
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