Episode 10: Just Say No to the Kids Menu: Interview with Maryanne Tranter

This week I interviewed Maryanne Tranter with The Healthy Child Concierge! In today's episode Maryanne and I are going to provide strategies on how to get kids to eat healthy at home and on the go. 

Maryanne Tranter, PhD, APN has 25 years of experience in pediatric primary and
urgent care settings with families from multiple different cultures and backgrounds in an elite hospital in the country. She specializes in caring for infants and children and is the creator of The Healthy Child Concierge. Maryanne’s mission is to walk parents from panic to peace by providing current research and accurate information to empower parents to raise a healthy child. 

The best way to get kids to eat healthy is to model healthy eating habits!!!

Introducing solids to babiesBreastfeeding and formula recommendationsAAP and WHO recommendation is to exclusively breastfeed baby until they are 6 months oldSignals that baby is ready for solidsHolding their head steady while sitting upDouble birth weightEyeing and reaching for foodTongue-thrust reflex disappearsIntroduce high-allergen foods before babies are 12 months oldIntroduce new foods one at a time every 3-5 daysYou can make your own baby food!You do not need to feed your kids store-bought purees It is easy and not very time consuming to make purees out of food that you are already making for the rest of the family for dinnerMake large batches of purees and freeze them in 1-2oz portionsSilicone baby food trayGetting your child to eatOffer repeatedly; 5-15 timesDo not pressure, gentle encouragement is bestModel behaviorMake mealtime a time of attentionSome children struggle with textureHire a feeding specialist if neededCheck for a tongue-tie as well if there are eating issuesA great place to read how much and what types of food to feed your kids is: Myplate.gov Whole foods are best/the less processed the better!Kids do not need anything added to their food!Keep in mind that kids’ portions are really small!Eating at restaurantsThe options on the kid menu have very few nutrientsRight now while we are at home, let's practice eating at the table with kids to stretch their patienceRestaurant strategyShare portions with kidsOrder from side menuBring steamed veggies from home to eat while they wait for their foodDon't give breadDon't let them get too hungry that they are melting downDistract with crayons, books, a screen as a last-ditch effort

Getting in touch with Maryanne: 

https://www.maryannetranter.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HCCDedParents/

Email: [email protected]

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