How can I make Toddler Food FUN?
Toddler food should be Fun. Especially when you have those picky eaters. As parents we should transition our children into trying different foods. The best way to initiate this is by making their food easy and Fun. The ideas are endless. Part of our jobs, is to make our children want to eat their meals and snacks. You have some toddlers who are good eaters and those who are picky eaters. Either way, why not make their food fun? Of course every meal may not be a hit but it's important to teach our kids good healthy eating habits. This site offers several pages on toddler eating habits. I wanted to create a page about how you can make food Fun and enjoyable. This page will consist of some amazing ideas that I know the entire family will enjoy. Remember to try and keep the Fun in food. Here are some cool ideas to consider when making toddler food. We can get so creative parents. Try doing these different techniques to make their food fun. Allow them to help prepare their food as well. This can make it so much easier for your child to eat their own "creations".
How can I make Toddler Food FUN? - Create Unique Surprises.....
Everyone loves surprises. I am an adult and love to get an unexpected nice surprise. Why not try this with food. Surprise your toddler with foods prepared in an unexpected way. Make a trail mix of finger foods such as cereal, animal crackers, and dried fruit. - Try the Switcheroo:
You are probably thinking what? Okay she is really losing her mind. No what I mean is to switch certain foods around. Who said that a sandwich must be made with two slices of bread? Assemble sandwiches using tortillas or crackers for the bread. Dip apples in peanut butter or veggie sticks in ranch dressing. - The Rainbow Method:
Add a dash of color to their toddler food. Try and find healthy foods such as yogurt in your child's favorite color. If they love green how about broccoli for dinner? You can make a game with the food and their fave color. When color is in short supply, add a drop or two of food coloring to liven things up. - Shapes:
You can transform a PB&J sandwich to an animal just by using cookie cutters. Cookie cutters are great to turn ordinary food into "FUN" food. A cheese sandwich can become a heart or square. You can also cut fruit or cheese into cubes and your toddler will love them. - Your Own Inventions:
Make funny-face pancakes with raisin eyes and a syrup smile, or wrap low-fat bologna around a piece of cheese for a deli roll-up. You can make funny salads or unique fruit salads. The ideas are endless. Incorporate your toddler in the preparation. They will love to help. - Allow their Food to tell a Story
When your toddler eats their food recite a story to go along with it. Talk about how the "Prince" had to fight the dragon to pick those green beans from the garden because they are "special" beans. Beans that will make you strong so that you can fight off dragons....LOL ;0) You see where I am going with this. It can make their toddler food exciting to eat. It will also make them want to eat more.
Making toddler food fun can be exciting. Include the entire family in the process. If you have any ideas please share with me and my readers. Share here your ideas on how you make food fun in your house. Eat as a family together as much as you can, the dinner table is important for your family.
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