Pat-a-(Christmas)cookies…
Kids love to bake! Not just because it usually results in something “sweet,” but above all because baking has a lot in common with experimenting. Kneading dough from individual ingredients, rolling it out, or shaping it into crescent cookies, balls, sticks, and so on is just plain fun. These tips will help make your “baking adventure” a success: Depending on the children’s ages, weigh out the ingredients in advance and place them in appropriate bowls. Set up a separate “workstation” for each child, e.g., a cutting board, rolling pin, and cookie cutters. Tie on an apron, tie back any long hair, wash hands, and you’re ready to go. Let each child work at their own pace and express their creativity—enjoy...
Order free “Eat Right from the Start!” brochures
Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Interested Parties! You can order our brochures through the Ministry of Social Affairs’ brochure service. You can obtain them free of charge via the following link: Ministry of Social Affairs Brochure Service or by calling +43 1 71100 - 86 25 25. The following brochures are available for order: “My Baby Is Learning to Eat—Simple Tips for Parents,” “Now I’m Eating with the Big Kids! Healthy Eating for One- to Three-Year-Olds“ – German ”Now I’m Eating with the Big Kids! Healthy Eating for One- to Three-Year-Olds“ – Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian ”Now I’m Eating with the Big Kids! Healthy Eating for One- to Three-Year-Olds“ – Turkish ”Now I’m Cooking ...
Healthy eating for children
Water is the best drink Make sure your child drinks enough. Always give your child a drinking bottle. Water is best! Children between the ages of 4 and 10 need 1 to 1.2 litres of water every day. Only rarely give your child fruit juices. If you do give your child fruit juice, it should be very diluted. Your child should not drink any other drinks with sugar - no soft drinks, sports drinks, fruit nectar or syrup. Sugar and acid damage the teeth. Never give your child drinks with caffeine. So no coffee, green tea, black tea or iced tea made from black ...
I'm eating with the grown-ups now!
How 1 to 3-year-olds eat properly Many things are different now when it comes to eating. Your child has already had their first spoonful of their own food as a baby. It is used to complementary foods. But after the 1st birthday, a lot changes when it comes to eating. Your child gradually learns everything they need to eat independently. It learns how to chew solid foods. They slowly learn how to use plates, cups and cutlery. Don't pay attention to what children of the same age are doing. Children are different. Their development is also different. You are the best judge of what your child wants to learn first. You ...
Suitable snacks and drinks for the journey on holiday
Vacation can be stressful! Long car trips on vacation are often difficult for parents. They wonder: How do I best care for my child? How do I make a healthy and tasty snack? What and how much does my child need to drink? The trip to vacation can be stressful. Many people then reach for sweet and salty snacks. Chocolate bars, chips, and soda are easy to buy. These products often have a lot of sugar, salt, and caffeine. This is not good for children. On www.lebensmittellupe.at you can compare the sugar and salt content of sodas. Homemade snacks are better. You know exactly, ...
These foods will ensure your toddler gets the nutrition they need
Plenty of fluids: water is best Infants need fluids regularly. How much they need depends, for example, on their temperature and exercise. Toddlers should drink 6-7 portions of fluids a day, especially drinking water. One portion for small children is 1/8 litre, i.e. 125 millilitres. Drinking water is the most important food. Your child should only rarely drink fruit juices. If you do offer fruit juice, dilute it heavily with water. Avoid drinks with a lot of sugar. For example, soft drinks, fruit nectar or diluted syrup. Or tea sweetened with sugar, honey or syrup. There is a lot of sugar in these drinks. This can cause tooth decay.
