I am a little (OK, often quite a LOT) anal about what I feed my wee one…but I try to be realistic. As long as the majority of the food he consumes is “real,” I figure we’re doing oK…right? I don’t want to be too uptight when others offer him treats – or I should I be more insistent about my food ideals? His brain and body are growing FAST and he certainly doesn’t need to the crap, and while I can control what goes in his mouth, should I?
I’m struggling with this at Austin’s daycare as well. The kids get “treats” there after they finish their meals – licorice, Tootsie rolls, etc…and I know a little sugar won’t kill him, but Tootsie rolls are made from hydrogenated oils…and he just doesn’t need it! But I feel like a Scrooge telling them not to give him anything, not to mention that he will cry and carry on if the other kids are getting a treat and he is left empty-handed. Am I overly anal if I provide a different treat for him that, although still sugary empty calories, is at least free of food dyes, hydrogenated oils, and corn syrup? What to do….
