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#1 · January 6, 2020, 8:14 am

anyone have any genius ideas for toddler snacks? mine is suddenly so picky. he used to eat anything, like those little plum organic pouches and whole wheat crackers, but now he just pushes them away. it’s driving me crazy. i spent way too much at target on saturday on stuff he won't even touch. we’re talking fruit bars, cheese sticks, you name it. he's almost 3, and it feels like I'm back at square one. i just want something easy he'll actually eat. what do you guys give your picky eaters?

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#2 · January 8, 2020, 8:10 am

@Creekparade oh that picky stage is the WORST. My youngest went through it last year. Have you tried cutting things into fun shapes? I got these little cookie cutters and it made applesauce even more exciting.

#3 · January 10, 2020, 2:19 pm

I feel you @Creekparade! Mine did that too. I ended up hiding veggies in things. Like grated zucchini in mini muffins or pureed carrots in mac and cheese. Seemed to work for a bit.

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#4 · January 11, 2020, 5:59 am

Totally get it @Creekparade. My son is 4 now but the toddler years were rough for snacks. We did a lot of cheese sticks and grapes cut in half. Easy and usually a winner.

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#5 · January 12, 2020, 10:49 am

Ugh, picky toddlers are a special kind of challenge. @Creekparade, I found sometimes offering a few choices was better than just one thing. Like, "Do you want crackers or yogurt?" instead of just putting crackers down.

#6 · January 12, 2020, 12:55 pm

@Creekparade, the cookie cutter idea is cute! I tried that with melon, and my little one just ate the shapes. Worth a shot though.

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#7 · January 14, 2020, 2:32 am

@Creekparade, hiding veggies is genius! I've been meaning to try that. My kiddo actually likes carrots, so maybe I can grate some into pancake batter.

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#8 · January 14, 2020, 8:40 am

Totally with you @Creekparade. Cheese sticks and grapes are my go-tos too. I always cut the grapes lengthwise, it feels safer.

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#9 · January 17, 2020, 6:11 am

@Creekparade, offering choices is smart. I do that sometimes. Today I asked if he wanted banana or strawberries, and he picked the strawberries, which is a win.

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