I just changed my 14month old DD to the childrens menu at nursery (as opposed to the older baby menu), as they had suggested she would prefer it. She is a finger food eater and refused most of the sloppier main meals.
She came home tonight and her tea was listed as 'tuna sandwiches with crisps'. There was no mention of crisps on the menu, so I'm a bit cross about it. I don't expect I'll manage to withhold junk from my daughter forever, and I am of the believe that everything in moderation is fine. However, why do I feel a bit peeved that nursery gave her crisps. I've done my very best to avoid excess salt and junk in what I've fed her. I think I just feel it should be our decision as parents as to when she gets her first taste of 'junk'.
How should I broach it with them? Or am I just being daft?
AIBU?
to be cross with nursery for giving her crisps for tea?
fibernie · 23/02/2007 17:57
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Chardonnay73 · 10/11/2022 22:08
Oh chill! Honestly! It’s not great but it’s not the end of the world either. My pfb used to suck on a Maccies chip at that age. He’s 6’2 and a strapping lad now and hasn’t died of salt poisoning! Just balance it up with healthy snacks at home and it will all be fine. If it’s happening every day then maybe have a chat with them?
fibernie · 23/02/2007 18:46
Thanks all
Part of the problem is that she's such an independent eater she won't eat the menu designed for her age. I suspect most of the other kids her age are still on their 'tweenie' menu, which is lots of stews and casseroles and sauce based dishes.
However, the more I think about it, the more I think it's shocking that they think is't more acceptable to feed older children crisps and the like.. just because they are older?
She had quorn curry for lunch but refused it. This is fairly common for DD at nursery refuses the main meals but eats the fruit - I guess I must just be an excellent cook !
I probably will offer her crisps as a treat at some point - if I don't she'll just eat them behind my back when she's older! However, like you said bobsyouruncle, I want it to be MY choice!
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wherearebeefandonioncrisps · 10/11/2022 22:21
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