Value toddler?

meritaten

I read it as 'I spend a fortune on 'organix' products'. I 'should' be on a budget - but I ignore it.
'How can I raise a value price toddler'? well, is any toddler 'value priced'?
you can raise a toddler on a limited budget yes. but a 'value priced toddler' - what is meant by that? Whats a 'value priced toddler'? I thought the OP was implying the value priced toddler was somehow less 'advantaged' than hers because she paid for labelled 'Organix' products.
I got annoyed that OP would label a child 'a value price toddler' - because it sounds rather as if the 'value price toddler' would be seen as a second class toddler.

MrsE_2

I think the op was being humourous, I've seen mock ups of tesco value valentines day cards - it's a bit of light heartedness.

valk_scot

Strips of toast and dips like hummus or spread with soft cheese, veg sticks, fruit etc. Best substitute for crunchy snacks is dry cereal, my kids loved Cheerios in a little bag while they were out...still do, in fact. Sugar filled cereals are not particularly healthy of course but in small crisp-bag quantities they're fine for a treat. And lots cheaper than Organix! Oh, and if you do want to give them crisps, try Salt & Shake types without the salt.

an9i77

MrsE wrote: »

I think the op was being humourous, I've seen mock ups of tesco value valentines day cards - it's a bit of light heartedness.

I concur, think meritaten being a little over sensitive there - lighten up!

iammumtoone

I don't think cheese straws have been mentioned (apologises if they have) my child is a fussy eater and this is one thing he would eat. Make your own, they are very easy, if you want to use organic flour you can (its not much more expensive). Use half wholemeal and half white flour if you want them healthier.

fluffnutter

Amazingly babies are human and can eat what humans eat. True story.

owen_money

an9i77 wrote: »

I concur, think meritaten being a little over sensitive there - lighten up!

+1 here as well. It sounded ok to me, just a jokey comment, but somehow someone can read a lot into it? Mad world

cutestkids

owen_money wrote: »

+1 here as well. It sounded ok to me, just a jokey comment, but somehow someone can read a lot into it? Mad world

Totally agree what an over reaction :eek:

kettlefish

Snacks I sometimes take out for my 21 month old DD include:

Satsuma / banana
A few raisins in a Tupperware pot (from Tesco Value big bag)
A few dried apricots
2 rich tea biscuits in tin foil
Breadsticks (sometimes with a small Tupperware pot of philly)
Cucumber sticks
A few Cheerios or Rice Krispies (dry) in small bag

We are out almost every day so I try to mix it up a bit for her!

She does sometimes (less than once a fortnight) have the odd bag of Quavers or half a bag of Mini Cheddars (I know, I know :eek:) bought on-the-go when we're caught short but as a rule I try to stay organised. We don't buy things like Organix snacks or rusks as I tend to think they have little to no nutritional value. Please don't think I'm passing judgement on you, it's just a personal choice - I know some people would be horrified at my letting her have crisp-like snacks ... but rather than spend 70p on a bag of air I'd rather her have a drink of milk to keep her going tbh.

Good luck in your quest - hope this helps.

Metranil_Vavin

I often buy a few Organix snacks as they are easy to chuck into my bag on a day out. Aside from these my 2.5 year old snacks on:

rice cakes
bread sticks
fruit - bananas, apple, grapes, satsumas
carrot sticks
raisins
Dairylea sandwiches cut into small squares