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A holiday is coming, what to prepare for the child’s birthday so as not to overshadow the joy and fun with surprises. The choice of food depends on the age and number of guests, the program and the temperament of the kids.
What should not be served to children on the table
When kids from 3 to 7 years old gather for a holiday, it is difficult to please all tastes. Serving should be light, safe and satisfying. Particular attention should be paid to the design. Sets of colorful plastic plates and glasses with cartoon characters, colorful napkins and tablecloths will create a mood.
What to cook for a child’s birthday – an elegant table and fun contests
Be sure to ask your parents if their crumbs are allergic to food. Some types of food should be avoided:
- Spicy, salty and fatty are unwanted guests at the holiday.
- Bright spices, garlic, black and red peppers will not please kids.
- Large quantities of mayonnaise, smoked fish and sausage are more suitable for an adult party.
- Citrus fruits, from which the toddlers may be allergic, are best not served.
- Berries with seeds, bony fish, fruits with a rough skin should not be put to babies: toddlers can choke.
- Delicious beetroot salad or blackberry cake can stain your little ones’ fancy outfits. These dishes should be served to babies over 7 years old.
Boring slices don’t whet your appetite. Get creative and make food appealing to kids.
Nutrition at 3-5 years of age is not yet as varied as that of adults. Many products may be unusual for children or simply scare them. Someone has not seen olives, someone will not like the lettuce leaf. In order for everyone to eat, you need to play the game “collect yourself canapes” with the guys.
Place the canapé blanks on separate plates. One dish will be with cheese, boiled sausage or boiled pork, another with lettuce, the third with tomatoes and cucumbers and bell peppers, the fourth with olives, the fifth with chopped pear and pitted grapes. The choice of components is unlimited. Give the kids skewers and show them how to assemble the canapés. The task should sound like this: “Collect the most delicious canapes and eat it.”
In the same way, little ones can make a burger with a homemade cutlet.
There are kids who are so unaccustomed to a different diet that the festive variety does not suit them. In this case, mashed potatoes, cutlets, meatballs or spaghetti should be ready. The presentation should be interesting. An ordinary boiled egg can be used to make a cat. Let the cutlet with green salad look like a sailboat. Toddlers will be happy to eat tiny homemade pies or curly cookies.
Feeding the little ones at the party can be difficult, but they will willingly join in a fun cooking game. The choice of food should be approached carefully, do not put fish with bones, cherries and grapes in the plates.