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Having a hard time finding healthy meals for your child? Is getting nutritious food on the plate a constant struggle with your preschooler? Many moms and dads out there can definitely relate to the healthy menu battle at

the table! To help ease the stress at meal times, Baby Magazine and Aqiva bring you Treats for Tots! We call on all moms and dads out there to submit their “Treats for Tots” recipe—a tried-and-tested recipe that’s both healthy and delicious for children! After all, while unhealthy eating is a common problem that many parents go through, what many parents don’t know is that this problem may actually cause their child to lose out on many essential nutrients, and may cause future health problems. So share your treat for your tot and help fellow parents get through their child’s unhealthy-eating phase! Six months worth of Aqiva products await each monthly winner.

Here’s how to join:

1. The contest is open to all parents with children aged 4 and above.

2. Email your recipe to aqiva.treatsfortots@gmail.com, together with a photo of you and your little one, phone number and address, and a short write-up on how this recipe helped you win the healthy-eating battle. Don’t forget to submit a photo of you and your child! Write your name along with your child’s name and age, and indicate “Aqiva’s Treat for Tots” as the email’s title.

3. Winners will be chosen via the following

criteria:

40% Nutritional content

20% Creativity

20% Preparation time/requirements

20% Value for money

4. There will be one winner per month, from December 2011 until March 2012.

5. Winners will be notified by Baby Magazine via email and phone-call.

6. The winning entry will be featured in Baby Magazine starting December 2011.

7. The prizes will be delivered to the winner.

8. Participants may send recipes (1 entry per participant per theme) either for the December 2011 issue or the

January 2012 issue. December’s theme is Holiday Treats for Tots while January’s theme is Breakfast Treat for

Tots! Deadline for entries for these themes is October 31, 2011.

Thank you!

A colorful kitchen is not only cute and fun but also a striking to the eye. I gathered some colorful kitchen stuff that are not only functional but also sturdy and of course cute.  After which I’m gonna checked out some sony tvs.

• Toughened glass worktop saver with non-slip rubber feet is deal for use as a trivet.
  

  £16

• Compact herb chopper comprises of a non-slip chopping board and double-bladed cutter in one. Blade is safely stored in the compartment when not in use. Also suitable for cutting garlic, vegetables, nuts or chocolate. This soft-grip weighted handle prevents head from touching worktop surface – maximizing hygiene and minimizing mess.
  

  £19

• Index chopping board set with 4 color-coded chopping boards, including: vegetable, fish, raw meat and cooked food boards. Plastic boards will help maintain sharpness of knife and it’s dishwasher safe.
  

  £42

• 6 pieces utensil set consists of: spaghetti server, slotted spoon, ladle, slotted turner, solid spoon, flexible turner. Soft-grip weighted brightly colored handles prevent head from touching worktop surface.
  

  £50

• Pink spot pyramid kettle is 360° cordless base and has 1.8 litre capacity.
  

  £30

• Rainbow Wall clock requires 1 x AA 1.5V battery.
  

  £25

• Pink spot toaster has illuminated led control and slide out crumb tray for easy cleaning.
  

  £30

• This Pop Some Herbs & Spices Rack comes as a Set of 6 small containers and stand. The brightly colored lid and the patented oxiloc system are specifically designed to ensure that the container remains airtight. If you pull up the flexible lid with a pop, a useful opening appears which makes it possible to simply dose the contents.
  

  £24

I was talking to a friend whose baby has just started on solid foods at 6 months. In the Philippines some Pediatricians already give their nod at 4 months but in London most Pediatricians would recommend to wait till your baby turns 6. There are do’s and don’ts about feeding your baby and I made a few guidelines here which I follow at heart. But please remember that this is just my guidelines and not rules written in stone.

The DO’s

• Discard unfinished meals right away as bacteria forms quickly
• Be extra careful when using the microwave to warm your baby’s food for there are usually uneven hot spots.
• Make sure you give your baby vegetables and fruits first before introducing  any meat.
• Ice cube trays for pureed foods are safe. Once frozen you can place the cube in a resealable

plastic bag

• Juice should be introduce for babies over 6 months
• Always start with a single ingredient food to allowyou to determine if baby has any allergic reaction to a particular food.
• Wait 3 to 5 days before introducing new food
• Use a baby spoon and only give a small amount each time
• Make meal time a happy time.

The DON’TS

• Don’t feed egg whites to babies under one year of age because of the potential allergic reaction it may cause
• Never force your baby to eat. They will most likely eat when they’re ready and hungry
• Don’t used canned vegetables as these are usually loaded with sodium
• Don’t add salt or sugar
• Don’t feed the baby directly from the jar.
• Don’t use cookies as a pacifier for a crying baby
• Don’t give any foods containing honey

Don’t be afraid to get messy. Your baby will have more fun eating if you’ll be more creative when introducing solid food. Now on to my motorhome repair hunt again. Happy Eating!