Toddler Carb Suggestions

ambmama · July 2014

I need some ideas on how to get some carbs in my little guy. He hates noodles, bread, rice, and pretty much everything else I've tried. He'll eat a bite or two of quinoa but still doesn't love it. I can occasionally get a bite of a pancake or waffle, but he stops there and asks for eggs or yogurt. He does get his sugar carbs in through fruit, but being a lower weight kiddo I'm curious if there's something I'm not thinking of! Anyone else have this issue?

jobiann · July 2014

DS loves his carbs, he loves bagels of all flavors, grilled cheese and PB&J sandwiches on whole grain breads, chicken/chicken quesadillas (we use whole wheat ones), he also loves corn and peas which are ok sources of carbs, sweet potatoes either just quartered or baked into wedges or fries, yogurt of any kind he is a fan of, milk of course....

He is not a fan of pasta, I've tried them all, with all kinds of sauces, no sauce, etc. He doesn't want it. This makes spaghetti night pretty mess free...

ambmama · July 2014

Thanks ladies. Bread is pretty much not an option - for pb&j, he just opens it and eats the middle and leaves the bread lol. He doesn't want anything to do with grilled cheese. Cheerios/muffins/pretzels we get a bite or two. I'll have to try wraps/quesadillas again - we tried when he was younger but maybe now they will work! And rice cakes is a good idea! I'll let you know how it goes