Kid-Approved

by Tara

I know I'm supposed to be giving my 15-month old daughter healthy foods and making sure she has a balanced diet, but right now we're in the if she eats, we're happy stage*. So some days she eats well-balanced meals, and some days all she eats is cereal. Here are a few things I've found that are kid-approved, and aren't as bad for her as some alternatives.

Perdue Simply Smart Chicken Chunks

Nathan's Famous Bigger-Than-The-Bun Hot Dogs

Applegate Farms Chicken and Apple Breakfast Sausage

 

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish made with Whole Grain

 

Multigrain Cheerios

 

Whole Wheat Waffles

*Just as a parental disclaimer: she DOES eat a lot of fruits and veggies, and she likes most healthy foods much better if they come from my plate rather than hers, which I use to get her to eat healthy stuff on difficult days. I would prefer she not eat any processed foods, but I'm realistic here.

 

Do you have go-to foods to get your kids to eat?

 

 

Comments

[Nora]

I love this. The end.

(also, I feed my kid many of these items as well. she almost always prefers raw strawberries or banana, so I feel like it all balances out.)

[Colleen]

My 19-month old is just hitting the Picky Toddler Stage, plus we're vegetarians so it can be tough. She'll eat a super-thin layer of peanut butter on toast, or cheese toast. I also give her puréed baby food she can use as a dip for toast or crackers. Some days, she'll eat a smoothie that includes fruit, Greek yogurt, a little milk & spinach. But like yours, it's best if it's off of my plate or out of my glass.

[Gaby]

My child eats similarly to yours (and probably most other toddlers). Some of our go to foods include string cheese and NutriGrain bars.When all else fails, he typically will down one of the above.