Comments on: Finger Foods for Toddlers, Part 2: Lunch and Dinnertime Ideas http://simplekids.net/feeding-toddler-lunch-and-dinner/ Uncomplicated parenting in a complex world. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:34:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: On-the-Go Feeding Set – Blue » sitadev.com http://simplekids.net/feeding-toddler-lunch-and-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-20370 On-the-Go Feeding Set – Blue » sitadev.com Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:34:49 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=4857#comment-20370 [...] Description:Whether you are at home, Grandma's, daycare or "on-the-go" with your toddler ...are at home, Grandma's, daycare or "on-the-go" with your toddler in tow, this nine-piece feeding set is great for any feeding occasion. It includes one large sectioned feeding dish with lid and three removable individual dishes with lids that are perfect for snacks or smaller feeding portions. It also includes a toddler feeding spoon that easily stores in the large lid. BPA-free! Age: 6 months + [...] [...] Description:Whether you are at home, Grandma's, daycare or "on-the-go" with your toddler …are at home, Grandma's, daycare or "on-the-go" with your toddler in tow, this nine-piece feeding set is great for any feeding occasion. It includes one large sectioned feeding dish with lid and three removable individual dishes with lids that are perfect for snacks or smaller feeding portions. It also includes a toddler feeding spoon that easily stores in the large lid. BPA-free! Age: 6 months + [...]

]]> By: Sharee http://simplekids.net/feeding-toddler-lunch-and-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-18127 Sharee Tue, 03 May 2011 00:49:15 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=4857#comment-18127 Some things I have served are: pizza grilled cheese quesadilla Spaghetti Pasta (alfredo sauce with shell pasta) Waffles or Pancakes with scrambled eggs and fruit salad French toast with steamed cinnamon apples Macorni and Cheese Vegetables with hummus dip Strawberries they can dip in yogurt and then granola (or eat separately) Apple cinnamon sandwitch (spread applesauce inside two slices of bread like you are going to make a pb sandwitch, spread butter on outside top and bottom and grill till toasted, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top...) We're big on smoothies -- can hid anything in a smoothie :) Get a lot of nutrition in there.. (can freeze for smoothie popsicles) Turkey meatballs Omelet Macorni and Cheese muffin (I don't have recipe handy -- probably can just google it) Muffins Hard boiled eggs (cut into "boats" Fish sticks Some things I have served are:
pizza
grilled cheese
quesadilla
Spaghetti
Pasta (alfredo sauce with shell pasta)
Waffles or Pancakes with scrambled eggs and fruit salad
French toast with steamed cinnamon apples
Macorni and Cheese
Vegetables with hummus dip
Strawberries they can dip in yogurt and then granola (or eat separately)
Apple cinnamon sandwitch (spread applesauce inside two slices of bread like you are going to make a pb sandwitch, spread butter on outside top and bottom and grill till toasted, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top…)
We’re big on smoothies — can hid anything in a smoothie :) Get a lot of nutrition in there.. (can freeze for smoothie popsicles)
Turkey meatballs
Omelet
Macorni and Cheese muffin (I don’t have recipe handy — probably can just google it)
Muffins
Hard boiled eggs (cut into “boats”
Fish sticks

]]> By: bonnie http://simplekids.net/feeding-toddler-lunch-and-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-5613 bonnie Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:37:46 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=4857#comment-5613 Great ideas! Thank you. I was needing a food time revamp. Some favourites here: - grilled cheese sandwhiches, but go beyond tomato when adding vegies. we add mushroom, corn, peppers, anything. cucumber and tomato go in afterwards which helps cool them down quickly for eating. - pizza - you can put anything on pizza. we make our own bases too so its super healthy from scratch and good family fun. - pancakes - or maybe they are called pikelets. once again, i put all sorts of things in the mix: grated apple, grated zucchini, corn... - smoothies - great way to use up bruised fruit. i've got a good straw cup that bubs can manage on her own and can't get the lid off! Great ideas! Thank you. I was needing a food time revamp.
Some favourites here:
- grilled cheese sandwhiches, but go beyond tomato when adding vegies. we add mushroom, corn, peppers, anything. cucumber and tomato go in afterwards which helps cool them down quickly for eating.
- pizza – you can put anything on pizza. we make our own bases too so its super healthy from scratch and good family fun.
- pancakes – or maybe they are called pikelets. once again, i put all sorts of things in the mix: grated apple, grated zucchini, corn…
- smoothies – great way to use up bruised fruit. i’ve got a good straw cup that bubs can manage on her own and can’t get the lid off!

]]> By: The Sweetest http://simplekids.net/feeding-toddler-lunch-and-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-5600 The Sweetest Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:54:13 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=4857#comment-5600 I second all of those menu items for toddlers- my 2 1/2 year old loves each of them. Another thing I do is make an omelette or scrambled eggs stuffed with cheese and veggies, like broccoli or chard. I cook it firm so it's easy for him to pick up and eat. We also do homemade pizzas- an easy way to use up some of the veggies in your fridge! .-= The Sweetest´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thesweetest3/IcQG/~3/3srrdwFnCW4/" rel="nofollow">Electric Beet Hummus</a> =-. I second all of those menu items for toddlers- my 2 1/2 year old loves each of them. Another thing I do is make an omelette or scrambled eggs stuffed with cheese and veggies, like broccoli or chard. I cook it firm so it’s easy for him to pick up and eat. We also do homemade pizzas- an easy way to use up some of the veggies in your fridge!
.-= The Sweetest´s last blog ..Electric Beet Hummus =-.

]]> By: Tina@RideonToys http://simplekids.net/feeding-toddler-lunch-and-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-5591 Tina@RideonToys Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:09:06 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=4857#comment-5591 Grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup is a favorite in my house. We're all peanut butter lovers and I can't believe that I've never heard of peanut noodles! .-= Tina@RideonToys´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.toddlerrideontoys.net/all-terrain-wagons.html" rel="nofollow">All Terrain Wagons – The Multiple Use Wagons That Perform</a> =-. Grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup is a favorite in my house. We’re all peanut butter lovers and I can’t believe that I’ve never heard of peanut noodles!
.-= Tina@RideonToys´s last blog ..All Terrain Wagons – The Multiple Use Wagons That Perform =-.

]]> By: Cara http://simplekids.net/feeding-toddler-lunch-and-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-5584 Cara Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:01:30 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=4857#comment-5584 Aw, thanks, Kara! That means a lot coming from you! Rockin' Granola and Simple Kids are some of my favorite reads! .-= Cara´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.thepickyapple.com/blog/2010/05/31/5-minute-hummus/" rel="nofollow">5 Minute Hummus</a> =-. Aw, thanks, Kara! That means a lot coming from you! Rockin’ Granola and Simple Kids are some of my favorite reads!
.-= Cara´s last blog ..5 Minute Hummus =-.

]]> By: Kara http://simplekids.net/feeding-toddler-lunch-and-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-5582 Kara Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:22:12 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=4857#comment-5582 Cara, I find your blog SO inspiring and admire your creativity and determination in finding good foods for your son. You guys should definitely check out The Picky Apple (Cara's blog) :-) Yes, mealtime is a sensory experience and about more than just food - I find that true in some ways for older kids and grown-ups, too. Cara, I find your blog SO inspiring and admire your creativity and determination in finding good foods for your son. You guys should definitely check out The Picky Apple (Cara’s blog) :-)

Yes, mealtime is a sensory experience and about more than just food – I find that true in some ways for older kids and grown-ups, too.

]]> By: Kara http://simplekids.net/feeding-toddler-lunch-and-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-5581 Kara Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:19:09 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=4857#comment-5581 I agree Sherri! When I was re-reading this post one of the things that jumped out at me was Megan's advice to accept the mess - something that, as a new mom especially, I wish I had taken to heart. I used to chase every dribble on my oldest child's face and across the highchair and I'm afraid that took away some of the fun of mealtime, too. Going with the flow, as you say, and accepting a little extra laundry is a much better way to go :-) I agree Sherri! When I was re-reading this post one of the things that jumped out at me was Megan’s advice to accept the mess – something that, as a new mom especially, I wish I had taken to heart. I used to chase every dribble on my oldest child’s face and across the highchair and I’m afraid that took away some of the fun of mealtime, too. Going with the flow, as you say, and accepting a little extra laundry is a much better way to go :-)

]]> By: Kara http://simplekids.net/feeding-toddler-lunch-and-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-5580 Kara Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:13:16 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=4857#comment-5580 Good suggestions, Haley! Black bean and sweet potato burritos? I think my crew needs to try those, for sure! :-) (adding Moosewood Low Fat Favorites to our library list ....) Good suggestions, Haley! Black bean and sweet potato burritos? I think my crew needs to try those, for sure! :-)

(adding Moosewood Low Fat Favorites to our library list ….)

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