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  • 03-26-2008 4:57 PM In reply to

    Re: Toddler-friendly Veggies,


    well a suggestion or two is i have the same problem with my 2 1/2 yr boy not eatting any veggies either but he will eat muffins and cakes soooooooo yy not carret cakes or muffins  another thing is any sauces u make throw is in the blender with any veggies they wount tell.....hehehehe.....
  • 04-03-2008 11:29 PM In reply to

    Re: Toddler-friendly Veggies,


    Here's my friend's trick: don't tell him the food has veggies! Just put in any recipe! It always work!
    Isabelle
  • 04-16-2008 11:04 PM In reply to

    Re: Toddler-friendly Veggies,


    I've always put vegtables on thier plate and the child/ren have been required to eat at least a mouthful in order to get dessert.

    After a week or so they eat . And this was after DD1 started school where the "kool kids" never ate vegtables.

    Both DH and I eat a wide range of vegtables( except sprouts, we have a few as it's tradition at Christmas )and we expect the children to eat them as well.

    I used to be such a sweet sweet thing
    Till they gotta hold of me.


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  • 06-30-2008 2:01 PM In reply to

    Re: RE: Toddler-friendly Veggies,


    mommy_of2boys:
    You can grind Flax which is fully of nutrients (keep the bag in the fridge and it will last forever) and put a bit in pancakes, muffins, soups and pasta sauce. Try different veggies in different ways, we make veggie cupcakes, with rice or mashed potato, some veggies and melted cheese on top, my kids love them. Pureeing as Solange suggested is a great idea. Also, offer lots of fruit, fruit has many nutrients, just more natural sugar than veggies, and give a vitamin supplement to make sure your child is getting all their nutrition. Kids often go through phases, sometimes they want only Peanut Butter sandwiches every lunch, and their palettes, just like an adult, can get bored. Try some legumes, too, hummus in a pita is a big hit here, cous cous with raisins and chickpeas, veggie soup with alphabits in it. My son didn't like corn, but LOVES corn on the cob, doesn't like a baked potato, but likes mashed or French Fries, just keep putting things on the plate and say to your other children or husband how yummy they are, encouraging your little guy to just try it. Try different dips for veggies like carrots, celery, cherry tomatos, mushrooms and bell peppers, or put PB on celery. Maybe he would like carrot muffins or a chocolate zucchani bread? Don't stress if you end up eating most of the veggies on your son's plate, but I think if you are consistant and keep offering them in different ways, he will start enjoying them! Hope that helps!:)

    Mommy of 2 boys, How much flax seed do you usually put in your sons' food?  I just picked sme up from a bulk food store and was just curious how much to put in a batch of muffins.
  • 08-20-2008 12:12 AM In reply to

    Re: Toddler-friendly Veggies,


    All I am saying is "give peas a chance"!
    Canadian Dad
    www.canadiandad.ca
  • 08-21-2008 6:49 AM In reply to

    Re: Toddler-friendly Veggies,


    canadiandad:
    All I am saying is "give peas a chance"!


    You, sir, are an evil man!
    I used to be such a sweet sweet thing
    Till they gotta hold of me.


    Mazeguy/Invision smilies
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