Have you found yourself stuck on ideas for giving your toddler snacks? Nutrition is so important for your growing child during these early years. Often it is easy to just go through a drive thru and order chicken nuggets, french fries, or sometimes both. It is best for your growing child to avoid the fast food industry all together because if not, they will want it more and more. Here are some suggestions on snacks for your toddler
Cut and Peeled Apple: This is a wonderful option for kids. They can pick on it for a while and it wont spoil as easily as some other thing. You can even cut them into shapes if you're feeling creative!
Wheat Thins Snack Crackers: Crackers are always a good choice. You can leave a plate of them on the table so your child can come and go with them as he/she pleases. This is also another alternative that won't spoil.
Cut Up Raw Veggies: You can pretty much use any veggie for this. Baby carrots, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, and bell peppers work well. You can also incorporate ranch dip or ranch salad dressing for dipping for more of a flavor. This is by far a favorites among both parents and toddlers.
Pretzels: This is another great leave out snack that will not spoil. Be sure to watch the amount of salt on the pretzels and try to buy ones with little to no salt.
Yogurt: This is such a versatile snack for your child. It comes in many textures and flavors which is helpful especially if the child is picky.
Chances are by now, you have figured out which foods your child will and will not eat. Remember choosing healthy eating habits for children is up to you and if put into place at a young age, can be a lifetime routine. Now, go get your child a healthy and fun snack!
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Everyone has a favorite snack and kids are not exceptions. My daughter, for instance, wants just about the same snacks every day: fish crackers and raisins. But there are many other good snacks she could have and sometimes chooses instead of her regular snacks. |
Wholesome snacking can play an important role in your child's healthy-for-life diet. Two simple factors will ensure good snacking: kinds of foods and portion sizes. |
Initially, most children labeled "picky eaters" are merely moving through appropriate developmental stages, says Dr. Susan Roberts, a professor of nutrition and psychiatry at Tufts University and co-author of Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health. |
