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TRAVELIN' FOOD
- Tips for Feeding Kids on the Road -
By Pamela Lanier, International Travel Expert
Adults can go without a meal or prolong their "feeding times," but
hungry kids don t make good travel companions! When they want to eat, they
want to eat. With a little planning and smart packing, you can keep blood
sugar levels on an even keel without breaking the bank. Here are some
helpful ideas for feeding your kids on the road.
MEALS ON WHEELS
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A well-packed cooler and picnic basket or box of miscellaneous
non-perishable food items in the car will go a long way toward making sure
everyone is well-fed on your road trip. Fixings for peanut butter or cheese
sandwiches, snack foods and fresh fruit should be stowed in a spot that's
easily accessible to an adult or older child. Be sure to give your kids lots
of their favorite foods when traveling. Familiar food can help them to feel
more at ease on a long trip by giving them a sense of home and stability.
Use an empty cardboard six-pack carton to organize your utensils, napkins
and condiments. Pack snacks individually in small plastic resealable bags to
save time and avoid the dilemma some children feel when presented with too
many choices.
Make water your beverage of choice in the car -- kids won't drink more than
they need (another way to cut down on potty stops), it's not sticky when it
gets spilled and doesn't usually stain. Boxed drinks with straws will make a
toddler happy, although you will probably have to set limits on these, or
they'll drink one after another. Investing in the "non-squeezable"
plastic holders for individual sized box drinks is a wise thing to do.
Avoid hard items that are difficult to chew and swallow, such as carrots and
ice cubes. Avoid salty foods and soft drinks, to cut down on potty stops.
Foods high in sugar, chocolate or caffeine can create pandemonium when
everyone is confined to a small space for a long period of time. Sticking to
healthy foods is the best bet for a peaceful journey -- everyone will feel
better for it at the end of a long day of traveling!
BABY FOOD
Babies are the easiest to feed on long trips, and breastfeeding is the most
natural way to go. If you've been considering weaning your baby, put it off
until after your trip -- think of all the bags and bottles and containers
you won't have to tote around! Just keep in mind that the same rules for
taking care of yourself apply on the road as they do at home. Drink plenty
of fluids, eat enough food to satisfy the required calorie intake, and above
all, eat healthy food to keep your energy level up.
If your baby is bottle-fed, take along plenty of sterilized water, powdered
formula (pre-measured in zip-lock baggies or sterilized bottles), a wide
mouth thermos with hot water for warm ups and clean ups, and a bottle
sterilizer. You may also be able to find a bottle warmer that plugs into the
cigarette lighter in your car.
Don't forget to bring a baby food grinder! Your baby can share appropriate
food from your plate in restaurants or at someone else's home. Never serve
strained foods or milk as leftovers from previous meals. Warm or room
temperature food is a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
TODDLER TUMMIES
For toddlers, finger foods are a great way to keep their tummies happy.
Toddlers function best when they can snack frequently throughout the day. If
you are the parent of a toddler, you know they don't always eat when it's
time for the big meals. Kids will eat when they are hungry -- don't fret if
your 3-year-old refuses to eat when you stop in a restaurant. Keep them
supplied with a variety of healthy snacking foods and drinks throughout the
day, and they will be just fine.
Good on-the-road toddler snacks include cheese chunks and string cheese,
bananas, fruit, crackers, bagels or bagel sticks, pretzels (unsalted) and
dry cereals (low or no sugar). A can of squirt cheese and crackers is an
easy snack to prepare on the go.
-- From Family Travel & Resorts - A Lanier Guide
by Pamela Lanier.
For more information visit:
www.familytravelguides.com
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