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Tips for Feeding Grandchildren


Feeding the little ones may be a challenge for parents but for grandparents it may seem quite easy. Find out the tips for feeding grandchildren without compromising on the nutritional requirement of the growing kid.

Grandparents, especially grandmothers get very excited when they decide to cook something for their grandchildren. Feeding the little ones is a form of expressing their affection and mode of indulgence. They want to feed their grandchildren all the goodies that they can think of. This is also the very reason why the kids prefer to have meals at their grandparents’ house as it is a one long party for them. But since the kids are just developing their digestive system and they require maintaining the desired nutritional levels, it is important that a few aspects are kept in mind.

Allergies

This is perhaps the most important point that needs to be taken care of. Certain kids are found to be allergic to a lot of food items. Thus you need to know from the parents of the kid/s or from the doctor all that the kid is allergic to. Allergy is a deadly proposition as it can lead to digestive disorder, skin irritations, asthma, to name a few. Peanuts are often not that innocent when it comes to child’s diet, so it is advisable not to give them peanuts or peanut butter until they are three, as there is a choking risk. If there is a family history of allergy, you will be well aware of the aspects that you need to be careful of. So the guidance of a pediatrician is very important and you also need to watch out for any negative reactions.

Feeding Tips for Grandparents

Here are some suggestions that grandparents can follow while feeding their grandchildren:

Breakfast - Pancakes, Sandwiches

Pancakes have the nutritional element due to the presence of milk, eggs and flour. It is plain and easy to make and kids usually are extremely fond of the yummy syrup variants that you can serve with them. Sandwiches can be made highly innovative and your grandchildren would love you for that. While keeping it simple and easy on the stomach, you can go for a whole lot of healthy options. Most of the times the trick in pleasing the little ones, lies in the colourful presentation and funny and cute shapes.

Lunch - Soups and Noodles

A granny – special tomato soup has been favourite with kids for ages. The secret lies in making the soup creamier by adding milk and adding some unique herbs from the kitchen garden. Soups are not only fuss free to cook, but high on nutrition and can be made even healthier by keeping it low on sodium. Some wheat crackers or extra vegetables and meat can add to the nutritional requirement of the growing kid.

Dinner - Pasta

Grandchildren are in love with pasta with simple tomato and basil sauce. Boxed macaroni and cheese can be an equally pleasant meal that is simple and easy to cook and you can team it with plain canned green beans to enhance the nutritional and fibre content. Kids love garlic bread and you can make it by mixing some garlic powder in butter or margarine and adding it to the flour while preparing the bread in oven.

Feeding grandchildren can be a challenge for grandparents especially if they are fussy eaters. Kid friendly items can make this task much easier. Talking to the parents about the food preferences and habits of the grandchildren helps in making intelligent food choices that help to meet all the nutritional requirements while being healthy. Some tips and innovative food ideas simplifies the feeding process and makes it easy and fun.


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