Creating Healthy Eating Habits For Your Children With Little Yeos

Bonjour lecteurs! Food and children… An obsession we all have once we become parents. We always worry about what they eat, how much of it. And pourquoi? Simply because we want our dear little ones to be in top shape. Creating Healthy Eating Habits For Your Children is key. And when Little Yeos asked me what I did to do so with Baba, the brand got me thinking. Even better, I visited Memory Lane as I was reflecting on our journey with Baba so far!

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Chilled Sunday morning… We have breakfast on the sofa with some yummy yogurts

The Obsession to Feed Them

I don’t know about you but as soon as Baba crashed into my world, I was constantly obsessed about the quantity of milk he would have. He was a gourmet baby from the start and LOVED his milk! I am using capital letters because he would have constantly been with a bottle of milk in his mouth if he could…

And I was always worried that he would not have enough food. Baba was born with a congenital heart defect. So I suppose that in my mind, him having a good appetite was a sign of being healthy. It’s probably the Frenchie in moi

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As soon as this cute face came into my world, he became the top priorité…

But what comes up to my mind when asked how I created healthy eating habits for my child, I would say that first come first, don’t over stress about it.

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables from the Start

And this tip is going stronger as they get older. Once we reached the stage of weaning, I was a bit scared of doing things wrong. Baba showed a huge interest in food very young.

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Only a few months old and already dreaming of my pizza…

But as soon as we started him on solids, it was all about fresh purées and vegetables mashed. I wanted him to taste fresh food so that he got used to it and he could enjoy them later on in life.

There are so many blenders on the market, c’est simple to cook any fruits et légumes. Some even steam the food for you so that it is super quick.

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We had all sort of fruit and veggie purées to start

To be honest, we experimented with so many vegetables. Even lemons and Baba’s face was so funny when he tried it for the first time! But he enjoyed a zest of grapefruit in some of his desserts.

And No Panick With Prepared Meals!

At first, I was adamant that Baba would not have prepared meals. But they are times when they are handy! As long as they are occasional, it is not like you are a bad parent.

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I was always carrying some pouches with my homemade food for him to have fresh food

If we were out and about or I did not have any more of my homemade purées, I would always have one in the bag just in case.

Make Them Discover Ingredients

Over the first few years, I think what creates good healthy eating habits is to help your little ones to discover the food and ingredients for themselves. I will let Baba hold the peppers or the cucumbers for him to have a feel of them.

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Baba was eager to do it himself from the start. Let them be in charge too 🙂

And we would make it funny too, with faces in the plate or playing the traditional plane. Mind you, it would not last long with Baba because food always goes down the hatch pretty well!

And if your little one struggles with veggies par exemple, trick them!

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Tasting food in his simplest form too to discover colours, textures and for Maman to take some embarrassing pictures!

Add What They Like

Smoothies are a good idée to get them to eat more green. Plus if you do it in the blender with them, it is even more fun!

I used to add a bit of cheddar in a bowl of spinach if Baba was not in the mood for it.

Oui! You can sometimes cheat to make them eat some good food!

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Messy but full of good and natural ingredients so happy days!

But being Frenchie (we love calling ourselves gourmets, right?), for me, it is all about involving them in the process!

Cook With Your Children

Baba was cooking with me very early on. I think being part of it is fun and children love being involved generally speaking.

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Now he is helping me to cook often and we learn the name of the food together

It is also a great way for me to spend some quality time with him. I have a lot of fond memories of me helping my mum in the kitchen when I was little. I still remember them!

So I got him his own apron when he was one and he even had a spoon to pretend he was a real chef!

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And he has all the equipment for it!

Eating Out

And if we are eating out, I rarely prepare his own food. I always made the point of him eating à table with us. I suppose it is another French tradition but for me, meals are a family moment and I would not cook his dinner earlier so that he eats on his own before us.

The same in a restaurant. He would eat with us whatever we have. I like the idea that he has a variety of food and I find it less stressful.

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Eating out with a little one was stressfree. He always wanted to try my food!

As long as we have cars, crayons and games to entertain him, it teaches him to be patient and he can take his time to eat… for a better digestion!

Don’t Forget Your Dairy!

Cheese and other dairy are very important in our family. After all, some calcium is essential for his bones and makes him a strong boy! And with brands like Little Yeos that is using organic, British milk, there is absolutely no artificial colours, flavouring or preservatives.

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Baba loves yogurts and fromage frais so he was happy when we received some packs of Little Yeos!

So all the hard work I have done in the past to prepare Baba for a healthy lifestyle is carried on thanks to the brand’s range. And for parents, knowing that we can trust a label, that is all, right?

An Occasional Treat

Creating healthy eating habits for your children doesn’t have to be a tricky affaire. If anything, it is about consistency and getting children involved as much as possible. Because at the end of the day, they will become adults in charge of feeding babies too!

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His first pain au chocolat ever! Well, he is half French after all!

It is also all about balance! We are all humans and a little treat is welcome too sometimes. I will never be the mum that forbids her little ones to have any chocolate or sweets. We are lucky that Baba has no allergy and therefore, I want him to taste and try as many things as possible.

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Christmas dinner in style with some greens!

And that to me, is probably the secret to healthy eating habits.

When They Want To Do It Like The Adults

I also think that giving children some responsibility as much as possible is a great way to get them there. That is why Baba is cleaning his face and the table after having a yummy snack with Little Yeos 🙂

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Making sure his face is clean after enjoying some yummy snack!

There is no dictation. It is all about enjoying some good family meals together.

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Always eager to look his best! Healthy eating habits can get a bit messy 🙂

And that is why I might have had one of those yummy Little Yeos too when we took those pictures 🙂 How could I resist those delicious and nutritious pots full off goods?

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Which flavour is your favourite?

And don’t even get me started on the Yeo Ice Creams… So voluptuous!

Creating Healthy Eating Habits For Your Children With Little Yeos

So that’s it from me folks! Those are my top Frenchie secrets for creating Healthy Eating Habits For Your Children.

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You better not touch his breakfast! He is a very hungry toddler first thing in the morning!

And remember that you can have cheat days too. Nobody is perfect and we can not always get it right. So don’t be too hard on yourself when their meals are not full of dairy and greens… I love a good pizza too, with a good glass of Merlot…

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Smelling the grapes! No need to say that he did not drink that wine! I took care of this difficult task...

What is your top tip when it is about creating Healthy Eating Habits For Your Children?

How did you manage the weaning stage and what are your little tricks to make your kids eat healthy food as often as possible?

Little Yeos offers a full range of delicious pots of fruity yogurt and fromage frais if you fancy a look. And you can also enjoy activities, recipes and more to get them involved in their health journey too!

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Snack time!

Bon Appétit!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Little Yeos.

 

 

40 Comments

  1. April 30, 2019 / 1:39 pm

    Not tried these with my little grandson will look out for some they sound full of goodness. Love the photo’s of baba he’s one cute little dude

  2. Julia Kerr
    April 30, 2019 / 9:17 pm

    Totally agree with this, I would say lead by example and don’t stress too much at meal times

  3. Sarah Cooper
    May 1, 2019 / 7:55 am

    They are great yoghurts.

  4. MARIA ROGERS
    May 1, 2019 / 8:39 am

    they look perfect for growing little ones, making sure they get enough calcium and protein and are yummy too!

  5. Priscilla Stubbs
    May 1, 2019 / 8:52 am

    Arlo loves the yoghurts. He is a good eater but one morning he wanted curry for breakfast!

  6. Margaret GALLAGHER
    May 1, 2019 / 4:30 pm

    Pays dividends to start with HEALTHY habits – persevering leaves a life long love of food – cooking and preparing together is always a plus too
    Great read

  7. Jayne Townson
    May 1, 2019 / 6:27 pm

    Some great advice there, I loved looking at all Baba’s bay photos too, so cute.

  8. Rebecca Cann
    May 4, 2019 / 11:35 am

    Your children are so cute, my niece only likes eating yoghurts. Its hard to get her to eat anything else. Hope its just a phase.

  9. Rachel Craig
    May 6, 2019 / 6:03 pm

    Food, Glorious, Food. Yes, an important element in life for good health. We all want to enjoy good Health. So, seems best to start early. Children are part of the family, and it can be so much fun to have them present at meal times, involved in cooking, etc. As babies, us adults feel so responsible and protective. We need to acknowledge what is right, and what goes well. Nutrition is part of every meal, support is welcome. As such an important element in life, and frequent :- Meals, snacks, drinks / hydration, etc.

  10. Roísín M
    May 6, 2019 / 7:41 pm

    My niece loves those yogurts

  11. John Prendergast
    May 6, 2019 / 8:24 pm

    great advice

  12. charlotte isobelle
    May 7, 2019 / 10:24 am

    i think its a great idea to get as many tastes as possible at an early age too! some great tips!

  13. Natalie Burgess
    May 7, 2019 / 11:54 am

    This is brilliant advice. I have a three year old daughter who’s a fussy eater so its given me some good ideas, and a two month old baby so some exciting things to try when he starts on solids! Xx

  14. Jeanette Leighton
    May 7, 2019 / 2:57 pm

    Wow a great appetite fantastic, my boy is almost 3 and only just starting to enjoy food he is very fussy

  15. Fiona jk42
    May 7, 2019 / 10:17 pm

    It’s important to make sure kids get a chance to try lots of different foods.

  16. Gemma Hendry
    May 8, 2019 / 9:02 pm

    have tried the little yeos before my daughter loved them

  17. paula cheadle
    May 14, 2019 / 8:57 am

    my granddaughter loves the yogurts

  18. Carol Thomas
    May 15, 2019 / 12:08 am

    I bought my now adult children up with s good balanced diet. They love there food. They are all good cooks as I taught them in an enjoyable way which it makes life easier for our eldest son wife. It’s also a pleasure now to see my grandchildren eating well too. No picky eaters and good quality food. Our grandson loves yoghurt. He sits and shares mine gir my breakfast when he comes to me one day a week. He hae already had his own breakfast however has to share mine too. As soon he comes in its straight to the fridge he goes calling me

  19. paula cheadle
    May 15, 2019 / 11:33 am

    start by keep trying different foods right from the start makes life easier

  20. Jeanette Leighton
    May 18, 2019 / 9:47 am

    We have tried these before my son Liked them not heard of the icecream though

  21. Rachael Sexey
    May 18, 2019 / 10:16 am

    I haven’t tried these but the yoghurts sound delicious ☀️

  22. paula cheadle
    May 18, 2019 / 11:24 am

    we try and do healthy meals

  23. Rebecca Whatmore
    May 18, 2019 / 12:32 pm

    I love the Yeo brand – great flavour and quality.

  24. Susan B
    May 19, 2019 / 5:41 am

    I completely agree with your approach to food and nutrition. The children love Little Yeos.

  25. lynn neal
    May 19, 2019 / 9:24 pm

    Great advice to encourage a healthy relationship with food, thank you!

  26. paula cheadle
    May 22, 2019 / 10:09 am

    awesome yogurts, granddaughter loves them

  27. YVETTE VAN DER BERG
    May 22, 2019 / 12:53 pm

    Very good advice

  28. paula cheadle
    May 23, 2019 / 11:48 pm

    I think that all children should try different foods from the first time that you start giving them solid foods

  29. Nadia Josephine
    May 24, 2019 / 10:55 pm

    They look like some very happy baby pics! Its important ro encourage healthy habits early

  30. Carolyn E
    May 25, 2019 / 6:51 am

    These are great photos. (Especially liked the giant glass of wine!). The little Yeos look good too!

  31. Rebecca Whatmore
    May 25, 2019 / 2:53 pm

    Great article and pics!

  32. LYNDA GRAHAM
    May 25, 2019 / 3:54 pm

    Its good to try kids with all foods – even if We ourselves dont like it !! They will develop their own. My mum disliked cheese and salads, I loved these.

  33. Sarah Addey
    May 25, 2019 / 8:15 pm

    They look perfect

  34. Charlotte Cauldwell
    May 26, 2019 / 7:19 am

    Lovely photos

  35. lynn neal
    May 26, 2019 / 10:29 am

    I like giving these yoghurts to my grandchildren and they seem to really enjoy them!

  36. Denise walton
    May 26, 2019 / 10:47 am

    My Graham’s tried these yogurts she loves them and she also loves fruit

  37. Maria hackett
    May 26, 2019 / 1:57 pm

    I haven’t tried these yet. I love getting kids involved in woodchopping and cooking x

  38. Jeanette Leighton
    May 26, 2019 / 3:46 pm

    Going to look out for the icecream when I next do my shopping

  39. Krupa
    May 26, 2019 / 9:27 pm

    Great article. Love how your boy is holding the wine glass, my little one is obsessed with glasses.

  40. Ruth Wollerton
    May 26, 2019 / 9:34 pm

    My children are really fussy eaters unfortunately, but they do love yoghurts

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