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Snacking

Is it okay for my baby to snack between meals?
Toddlers are growing so quickly and using up so much energy exploring the world that they need snacks in between meals to keep their energy levels up. Just try to keep snacks healthy. You can offer rice cakes, mini sandwiches, sliced fruit, diced cheese,raisins, plain biscuits or crackers.

I use treats to keep my toddler (and therefore me) sane at supermarkets and on other errands. She only wants sweet things though, what can I do to change that?
High-sugar treats are not ideal. Toddlers respond well to choosing, if you give them a choice between two or three healthy options they’ll often stay within those parameters. Bananas and other fruits, a sandwich or your baby’s usual milk are a good alternative. Finger foods are great too, like the Heinz Toddler’s Own range of Mini Orange Bears, Apple and Strawberry Cereal Bars and Mini Cheese Biscuits which are packed with vitamin C, iron and calcium.You may also consider not eating sweet or less healthy foods in front of her to encourage healthy eating habits for the whole family.

My toddler eats little at meal times so I have to feed her snacks. Is there anything I can do to stop this?
Toddlers need heaps of energy from their food, so nourishing snacks are important. But to improve appetite during meals, it’s best to stick as much as you can to set eating and snack times and make sure you are offering a varied and fun diet.