Let’s be honest, toddlers are picky eaters. Even the ones who are adventurous about what they’ll try have days when they decide they don’t want to eat anything. You could make them their favorite meal of chicken nuggets and macaroni & cheese and they’ll still say they don’t like it. Well, we have a trick to help you say goodbye to dinnertime fights — encourage your kids to play with their food! That’s right, make meals fun by giving your little ones a constructive way to play with their food and eat. With this construction-themed plate and utensil set, kids will actually want to finish everything on their plates!

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It’s easy to fall into a routine when it comes to mornings with our toddlers. For many moms, getting our toddlers to eat breakfast (or any meal really) proves to be a difficult feat. Overcoming pickiness, making sure they are eating a balanced meal, and maintaining our sanity are all compiled into this single breakfast act. As a mom you may be struggling for breakfast ideas; toddlers are picky! Hopefully this post gives you some ideas.

“Kids who eat breakfast are more likely to get fiber, calcium, and other important nutrients,” Mary L. Gavin wrote for kidshealth.org. “They also tend to keep their weight under control, have lower blood cholesterol levels and fewer absences from school, and make fewer trips to the school nurse with stomach complaints related to hunger.”

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It’s never fun to have a sick toddler, but it is especially unpleasant when diarrhea is involved. Not only do you have to worry about the cleanup after yet another diaper or potty explosion, there is a real risk of dehydration and even weight loss. Making sure your toddler with diarrhea has tummy-friendly things to eat and drink is an important part of helping them recover.

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