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• Tips for the Picky Eater from The Toddler Cafe

  My toddler is going through an interesting phase. She’s fasting. Not for a political issue or because she’s doing one of those colon “cleanses”, no, she’s just more interested in drawing, playing or torturing our dog instead of consuming any kind of food. All our usual menus are met with a pushing of the plate or a furious shaking of the head. Enter the.. Read More... Posted Jun 24 2008, 12:01 PM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: Chronicle books, eating, meal time, picky eaters, Cookbooks

• Japanese Food Containers Are a Lunch Box Alternative

  After finding the Japanese wooden toys made by Decole last week I've been checking out their other products, and I've found another good one. These plastic food containers are far from necessary, but they are cute and might be good enough to use as a lunch box. Read More... Posted May 12 2008, 06:06 AM by moderndaydad with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: lunch box, food, mealtime, toddler, toddlers, eating, mdd, meal time, lunch, japanese, decole, pre-school, eat

• Mini Bear Smile Skillet Makes Food Cuter

  My household doesn't have time for big breakfasts during the week, but we like to make up for on Saturdays and Sundays. Our favorite? Pancakes. Stacks and stacks and stacks of pancakes. I'm not sure making breakfast cuter makes it more delicious, but it does get some extra smiles from the diners. This mini bear smile skillet spruces up pancakes, eggs or other easily shaped food. Available at fredflare for $18. Posted May 11 2008, 11:12 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: cooking, bears, meal time, skillets, pans, mini bear smile skillet

• Svan Chair: A High Chair for the Entire Childhood

  One of the things that Jessica Alba got from Tyra last week is a high chair I think I've seen, but have never really checked out. The Svan Chair looks like it hits all the marks of good baby furniture: functional, convertible as your child grows, beautiful to look at and, considering how long you'll use it, reasonably priced. Read More... Posted Feb 04 2008, 01:15 PM by moderndaydad with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: furniture, high chair, feeding, svan, tray, tyra, jessica alba, high chairs, mdd, meal time, Tables and Chairs, Svan Chair