"Any meal ideas for a 12 MTH old?
He's allergic to milk and eggs and is sensitive to soy and fish. I feel like I make the same things especially for breakfast (oatmeal or Toast)."
I often see questions like this posted in different groups, so I just wanted to share my toddler's current favorites. It's important to rotate the meals though. He might refuse to eat what he ate the previous day, even if he found it delicious then. I recently spoke to a dietician at the clinic and she said that what I've been offering for meals is great and varied and to keep doing that ( An extra Mom point for me!)
Some of my little ones current Breakfast favorites:
Turkey bacon, cheese melted in tortilla, Avocado, Vegan yogurt, Vegan pancakes, crackers with either vegan butter or cream cheese, banana muffins. Oh and Vegan bread with Vegan butter and oatmeal and (he also likes).
Turkey bacon, cheese melted in tortilla, Avocado, Vegan yogurt, Vegan pancakes, crackers with either vegan butter or cream cheese, banana muffins. Oh and Vegan bread with Vegan butter and oatmeal and (he also likes).
My allergic toddler gets bored, so I rotate the meals to keep him interested.
Lunch/dinner: (he also has a mild allergy to soy and fish)
Meatballs, baked chicken, roast beef, ground turkey, steak or lamb (cut into small pieces), mash potatoes or carrots, broccoli, chicken soup, egg free noodles or rice noodles.
Meatballs, baked chicken, roast beef, ground turkey, steak or lamb (cut into small pieces), mash potatoes or carrots, broccoli, chicken soup, egg free noodles or rice noodles.
For vegetables, I've also tried asparagus, kale, sweet potato, but he's not interested. However, tastes can change, so I will make sure to try them again later.
Kids love the soft chicken and the broth! I make chicken soup this way,
or make a Chicken Vietnamese Pho.
Dessert ideas: (kids don't really need dessert but the toddler sees Big Sis and he always wants her food.) Fruit - they love mango, grapes (cut into quarters to prevent choking), blueberries and watermelon, smoothies, Vegan ice cream, or a juice popsicle.
Thinking about and preparing meals can be a real challenge, especially with allergies.
Just a couple of tips:
Just a couple of tips:
- Remember to read the ingredients for anything you buy that's already prepared.
- If getting food from restaurants, mention that your child is allergic, as some places use the same oil or pan to fry the next meal.
Hopefully these ideas help! And remember, inbetween meal times and for yourself, don't forget your snacks!
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