It's quite an experience watching our little ones navigate the world through their senses, isn't it? Their unfiltered responses remind us of the beauty in simplicity and the power of honest opinions. There's so much we can learn from our children!
It's quite funny how these little ones keep teaching us parents valuable life lessons, even with just their taste buds' openness to new foods!
My toddlers' favourite snacks are fruit and veggie puffs - they're coloured naturally with real food like tomatoes, beetroots and spinaches. I also get these rice wheels that come in different flavours, which are a hit and great for developing those fine motor skills too as they're a little tricky to pick up. For a special treat, my children love these chocolate- covered almond butter protein balls - a sweet indulgent snack that's also healthy!
My son's favourite snacks are ones that he can feed himself, like soft fruits and veggies. I usually have a pack of steam-cooked pudding/puree packs in the pantry - they're a great hit with him and very easy to prepare. I also keep some unsalted nuts and seeds for variety because he loves the different textures!
pudding packs are convenient for sure, especially when you're out and about or in a rush. Glad to share ideas that work well for self-feeding! Smoothies are sneaky ways to get nutrients into them; I'll throw in some spinach or carrot purée sometimes, and it's hard for them to detect the health boost.
The hidden treasures technique always works on kids! It's fun coming up with different combinations too. My kiddo also enjoys helping me prepare his smoothies - pour in ingredients and blend, so it doubles up as a little bonding session.
Do you have any funny stories of your little one feeding adventures?
That's exactly what I do! It's wonderful how smoothies can be a green feast disguised as a fun treat. My little one hasn't figured out the greens yet, haha. Have you tried freeze-dried fruits? They're another fun snack that's easy for self-feeding and a nice change from fresh fruits sometimes.
There's always something new to explore and introduce! I enjoy watching him experience different textures - it's quite intriguing to see how long he'll take to decide if he likes the food or not. Freeze-dried fruits are a sensory experience with their crispy crunch, a fun alternative to fresh ones.
keeping our little ones guessing keeps things exciting for them and definitely makes feeding fun! I think we're all set now with a good variety of suggestions for snack options.
It is fascinating to observe our kids explore and react to new foods! The world of snacking options opens up with freeze-dried choices, offering a welcome change in texture and taste.
Yes it's wonderful to have so many great ideas for snack options! It's amazing how different children's tastes and preferences can be, which keeps us parents on our toes. Happy to have discovered this thread.
every child is unique, even down to their taste buds! It's a fun journey watching them develop their little personalities, including their likes and dislikes. It's great to share ideas and discover new ones; it certainly makes parenting a more enjoyable and manageable experience.
it's interesting to see how kids can be so varied in their preferences! This thread has been a nice discovery, lots of fun ideas shared by everyone. It's a great starting point when trying to introduce new snacks, and I'm sure most mums will agree.
Parenting is definitely a journey filled with surprises and joyful moments, especially when we support each other this way! I'm glad to have shared some ideas here, and it's nice to hear about others' experiences too.
It's fascinating how different children can be and a relief to have some go-to ideas for introducing new foods!
