What age is to old for jars?

Lunar_Eclipse

Poppy9 wrote: »

I use the corn wraps (they are by the mexican food) as they don't burn and fry better. Also if you use them as oven baked wraps they go nice and soft and easier for toddler to eat. For a quick meal I often cook some chicken and peppers add a jar of creamy pasta back from Aldi (it's runnier) then fill the wraps with the chicken and put in oven dish. The remainder of the sauce is poured over the wraps and I cover with grated cheese and bake for a bout 20 minutes. Absolutely delicious and so quick to make.

Corn wraps are also lower in calories and fat (though you shouldn't worry about fat content for babies)

I didn't know corn wraps don't burn, though of course it makes sense. Sadly we don't really like the taste or texture compared to the flour ones. ETA: Actually, I think it's mainly the fact corn tortillas are so much thicker that we dislike since it changes the proportions of each mouthful and thus the taste.

We also do yummy chicken enchiladas in the oven using wraps with a delicious green chilli sauce from the US. I have also been known to make lasagne using wraps when I've run out of pasta sheets.

~Chameleon~

As a reminder of salt content... Adults require no more than 6g/day and children range from 2-6g/day dependant upon age.

Check for the difference in salt vs sodium levels. Salt = sodium x 2.5

AnnieO1234

Hi OP,

My DS is nearly two and whilst I am probably more confident than you, I am no chef!

The key things to keep in mind are a balanced diet with fruit, veg, proteins and dairy.

Something my DS has loved (and is dead simple) is to make up a packet mix of parsley sauce with water not milk, and use to make couscous. Just add the two together. Meanwhile cook some peas and just put a piece of salmon in the oven for around 15 minutes to cook through. Flake the salmon, add to the couscous with the peas. Remember to season.

Tesco (definitely not sainsburys) do some great stock cubes that have no artificial !!!! in them for just 15p for 10. They're also very crumbly not oily like knorr and are easier to portion out.

Don't feel bad about this, it's a learning curve and all part of being a mom. Agree with PPs that you all need to be eating same thing, or a varient of them. Can I suggest you make a second post, list the food you like and ask forum users how to make it easily and child friendly. If your child is anything like mine, my DS is more interested in what's on my plate than anything I can give him, sometimes it's easier to share.

Don't forget you can give them salads, without salty dressings. Sandwiches for lunch. Soup.

Don't be afraid to serve something salty occasionally provided its not everyday you'll be fine.

Egg dishes are simple too. If you like casseroles, chilli etc, get a slow cooker - wilkinsons good for that.

Don't be afraid to ask your HV for support especially if there are courses in your area.

Don't be afraid of the kitchen, experiment and maybe have something on standby if your cooking goes wrong. Remember that it will take time to perfect techniques like cutting, or just knowing how long to cook something at what temperature without a cookbook.

I would urge you to check out a girl called jack. You don't need to stick to her budget, you can add meat etc where she's maybe left it out, but her meals are really simple to make. Xxx

Lola888

Something which is super easy (only requires 4 ingredients!!) and my LO loves them is cheese and tomato pastry wheels.

I got some frozen puff pastry, defrosted that overnight. I rolled it out so it was about 0.5cm maybe less. I spread on some garlic and tomato puree, sprinkled on some grated cheese. I then rolled them up, cut into 1.5cm slices. Lay them on some grease proof paper and put in the oven at Gas Mark 5 for 15-20 mins. My LO loves them, I'm going make some more with tomato puree and pesto on them, handy for lunch on the run

LannieDuck

Something else I forgot in my earlier post - my LO loves slices of quiche (from the supermarket, just pop in the oven). And me and my OH can polish off the rest of the quiche for our dinner

notanewuser

LannieDuck wrote: »

Something else I forgot in my earlier post - my LO loves slices of quiche (from the supermarket, just pop in the oven). And me and my OH can polish off the rest of the quiche for our dinner

Do you not eat together?

LannieDuck

notanewuser wrote: »

Do you not eat together?

LO eats at 6pm at the moment. It's a bit early for our main meal, but we normally have a snack with her (I'm hungry after work anyway!). Me and OH then have dinner about 7.30-8ish when she's gone to bed.

Edit: What do others do? Do you just have a very early dinner?

~Chameleon~

LannieDuck wrote: »

LO eats at 6pm at the moment. It's a bit early for our main meal, but we normally have a snack with her (I'm hungry after work anyway!). Me and OH then have dinner about 7.30-8ish when she's gone to bed.

Edit: What do others do? Do you just have a very early dinner?

I would say 6pm is a pretty normal time to be having dinner. I don't like eating much beyond this as I like my food to be digested before I sleep.

notanewuser

LannieDuck wrote: »

LO eats at 6pm at the moment. It's a bit early for our main meal, but we normally have a snack with her (I'm hungry after work anyway!). Me and OH then have dinner about 7.30-8ish when she's gone to bed.

Edit: What do others do? Do you just have a very early dinner?

Whoever is at home (DH works away at the moment) eats together at around 7:30pm.

shortdog

LannieDuck wrote: »

LO eats at 6pm at the moment. It's a bit early for our main meal, but we normally have a snack with her (I'm hungry after work anyway!). Me and OH then have dinner about 7.30-8ish when she's gone to bed.

Edit: What do others do? Do you just have a very early dinner?

We all eat together at between 5.30 and 6.30, depending on after school clubs etc.