Experiment with whole grains other than the common whole wheat & brown rice. Try spelt, quinoa, millet or kamut pasta, bread or grain. source
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Experiment with whole grains other than the common whole wheat & brown rice. Try spelt, quinoa, millet or kamut pasta, bread or grain. source To increase protein try mixing a mashed up hard-boiled egg with baby food vegetables such as peas or spinach. source Toddlers don’t need a full serving, nor even a half-sized serving in most cases. They have little tummies that fill up quickly. source From about 9 months of age you should encourage your baby to eat finger foods source Think about ways to combine foods to get an equal amount of protein, starch, & fruits/vegetables in each bite source Quit the ‘clean-plate club.’ When kids notice and respond to feelings of fullness, they’re less likely to overeat. source If you pull up the corners of a juice box it is less likely to spill if your kid squeezes it. source Grapes are a choking hazard and should ALWAYS be halved before serving to anyone under 3 source From about 9 months of age you should encourage your baby to eat finger foods source Food preferences are developed early in life, so offer variety. source Enjoy dinner around the table with the television off and all family members present. source Burp, burp & keep burping your baby. Whether you breast or bottle-feed, a good pat on your baby’s back can work wonders. source The best time to eat out at a restaurant with a toddler is early in the evening, rather than risk the heavy crowds. Source Give your toddler shelf space. Reserve a low shelf in the refrigerator for a variety of your toddler’s favorite foods Source Choose a booth when dining with a tot. It is much easier to contain a wiggly toddler inside a booth than it is at a table. Source Putting nutritious, familiar favorites on top of new and less-desirable foods is a way to broaden a finicky toddler’s menu Source When dining w/a toddler, research the menu to save time before ordering & help prepare child for the restaurant visit. Source A toddler’s eating is erratic & unpredictable, but if viewed over days, will balance out in terms of average daily needs. Source Offer limited choices. For example, ask, ‘Do you want orange or apple juice?’ instead of ‘What do you want to drink?’ Source Trust child’s appetite if he is growing normally. Never force child to clean his plate. This can lead to unhealthy eating habits more info |
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