If you tot's a little bored of water and milk, here's how you can switch it up.
While fruits do contain natural sugars, they aren’t anywhere near as bad as the sugars found in fruit juice and squash. ‘Try offering a small smoothie of 100-120ml after your child’s meal instead of a pudding,’ says Dr Frankie Philips, dietician and nutrition advisor at
. Blend up some bananas, berries, yoghurt or milk as a treat bursting with goodness. You can even mix vegetables mixed with fruit to make a delish, but healthy, drink.Blend half a cup of berries and mix it into milk to give your little one’s cup of milk an occasional fruity twist.If you do decide to give your tot juice, make sure it’s pure unsweetened fruit and dilute it so it’s not as sugary.
Squeezing a few drops of lemon juice or popping some cucumber slices into your toddler’s water is a great way to give it some flavour.Squeezing a few drops of lemon juice or popping some cucumber slices into your toddler’s water is a great way to give it some flavour, without damaging their teeth. Lemon is also a great for digestion and a great source of hydration – making it perfect for hot summer days or when your little one’s exhausted herself on a playdate.
But if you want to encourage your little one to drink more water, there are ways you can make it more appealing. ‘If your child is not keen on water, try adding some ice, putting it into a cup they choose for themselves or using a cute straw to make it more appealing,’ says Frankie.Vegetable juice is a way to get lots of goodness into your toddler – and gives them a chance to drink something other than milk or water.
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