Munchkin Meals: Challenges
| November 8, 2012 | Posted by Madeline @ Food, Fitness, and Family under Munchkin Meals, Snack, Toddler |
It’s been awhile since I linked up with Brittany’s Munchkin Meals. Mainly because I just forget about taking pictures until it’s too late. Now I know it is going to be the 1st Thursday every month so I can (hopefully) plan better 
This month is all about the challenges we face feeding our kiddos. I consider myself super lucky up until this point, and am knocking on wood, because Emmie hasn’t really rejected any foods. She is a great eater and is happiest with food in front of her.
While Emmalyne makes it pretty easy and eats the balanced meals I put in front of her, one of the biggest challenges I have faced is the issue of snacks. You see, Emmie is a Cheerio fiend. As in heaven help you if you try to take away her Cheerio cup. She has a vice grip on it and you literally have to peel her tiny cute fingers off the handle. Chaos ensues and my her tears are shed.
So, here are some of the snacks I have been trying to incorporate more into her diet:
- Cheerios (duh)
- Mandarin oranges (baby drugs)
- Apple slices
- Banana and peanut butter sandwiches
- Cheese sticks
- Pretzels
- Mum Mums
- Annie’s Organic Bunnies
AND that’s where I draw a blank. SO, what are YOUR favorite snacks for your toddler? Emmalyne has 2 top teeth and 4 bottom teeth. No molars. Help this mama out and don’t forget to link up with Munchkin Meals 
YES- Mandarin oranges are baby crack- haha! And we have those bunnies, too, though I usually eat more than she does. So cheesy- yum
Thanks for linking up girl <3
Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) recently posted..Munchkin Meals: Challenges
What a cute link up! My two loved goldfish at that age…and still do at 5 and 7 lol! They also make the baby goldfish that are smaller than the original ones. I never felt bad about giving them goldfish since they are baked.
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What a cutie! Yes, snacks are so difficult at that age! I agree with the goldfish thing, and what about rice cakes with some PB, since you’ve already introduced that to her. At what age are they saying is safe for PB these days?? I have a six year old, but that feels more like a decade ago, so I’m needing some future ideas for my little guy too.
Laura recently posted..Munchkin Meals: Challenges
I was never a cheerios child but my little brother was and at age 17 still is!! they have a powerful hold!
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Penny loves carrot sticks. I slice up a carrot every day and give her a good size stick to gnaw on all afternoon. She also likes lunch meat! But really, carrots all the way lol
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Some of the snacks our son (15 months) likes are:
Greek yogurt (his favorite), pb toast, smoothies, multigrain Club crackers, Nutrigrain bars (or the Gerber brand), or applesauce w/ cinnamon
We love grape tomatoes and hummus (halved), or dry cereal mixed with raisins, or yogurt, grapes, etc. L was the same way with her snack cup at that age!
Laura recently posted..Halloween eats and Quinoa Veggie Stuffed Peppers
We do most of the ones you listed, plus smoothies, berries and cut up grapes and frozen fruit (that I put in one of those net snack holders. Have you seen it?). They just gnaw on it and it the fruit gets all smushed and comes out of the holes. I also make homemade cheese crackers (I have a recipe on my blog) and the kids love those!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted..Homemade Potato Chips with Dipping Sauce
She is such a cutie!! You’re such a good mom. Those snacks sound wonderful.
Amanda @ Run Principessa recently posted..Spa Night Activity
She is a doll! We’re always in a snack rut as well. I’m trying to do more smoothies though so I can sneak in healthy stuff! Plus S thinks she is pretty cool drinking through the straw. I’m going to add some dried fruit into the mix soon too!
Love these ideas! My friends kids love edamame. I’ll need to save this for future reference!
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What a cutie! I love apple slices as a snack too. They’re so easy to slice up and throw them in the car for a short trip.
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