Before you rush to the park crowds or go to the doctor, you may want to add some snacks to your diaper bag. Babies and toddlers have tummy size, which means they often feel hungry. As many parents have learned, having snacks on hand is key to keeping your child feeling satisfied when waiting in the waiting room or at the grocery store. One way to make going out happier is to stuff your diaper bag with delicious, nutritious snacks so that your child is fed and nourished for these errands. The problem is that many of the packaged snacks that are readily available are lacking in nutrients. That’s where these snack ideas come in! These diaper bag treats provide nourishment for hungry kids, at least minimal preparation, and are very easy to store in your backpack to continue. Read diaper bag snack ideas for babies 6 months and up!
Fresh Fruit
Packing fresh fruit for enjoyment on the go is a breeze. Whether it’s raspberries, blueberries, or whole bananas, your child can eat them, and fresh fruit can be a snack that provides good nutrition. Fresh fruit is rich in a variety of nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamins A and C (antioxidants), and folic acid. Babies and toddlers’ small tummies can only hold so much, so every bite counts. Feed babies cut fruit, such as sliced half a blueberry or a strict apple for toddlers, to ensure the safety of each bite. Keep everything in an airtight container with an ice pack to keep it cold and fresh.
Lyophilized Products
When it’s time to snack and you’re not home, grabbing a freeze-dried, pea bag, or broccoli floret can keep your child satisfied until home. Freeze-dried products are a process by which water is removed but their nutrients are retained, and it tends to have a crunchy, powdery texture that can be fun to chew on for older babies and toddlers. Avoid driving or handing snacks to babies or toddlers to reduce the risk of human interest. When parents can supervise the snack eaters, they are safest… And, who doesn’t love a snack as a family?
Sugar-Free Applesauce Bags
As you make your way around town, bagged fruits or vegetables are the ideal snack! Keep in mind that while bagged food has an A+ rating for nutritional convenience, it’s best to use it primarily on the fly. Babies and toddlers who learn to Xi eat on their own can eat better by developing oral motor skills (picking up food, removing food from a spoon, etc.), which is not allowed in a pouch.
Toast Breadsticks and Hummus
By now, you’ve probably realized that packaged snacks don’t have to be delicious. It’s a simple one. Baked whole wheat bread is placed in its wide heat-resistant strips for older babies and toddlers to chew. This simple snack can provide your baby with energy from complex carbohydrates, and they can reap the benefits of fiber and B vitamins. Start putting hummus on your stick, emphasizing the spreadable protein of the protein. People who eat solid foods are not ready to eat toast, but may eat small pieces of soft, crustless bread.）
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Pancakes are more than just a breakfast food. Make a noodle whole wheat mini pancake in advance with oat flour or white whole wheat flour and place them in a frozen ziplock bag. Pull them out and set aside when you’re out and about. Or use chopped fruit for vitamins and nutrients, or packable nut butter for iron and healthy fats to make a pancake snack combination. Another option: make pancake snacks and finely grated cheese for babies, or cheese chunks for toddlers. The possibilities are endless!
Root Vegetable Fries
Diaper bags hurry up and plan a little ahead, but we guarantee they’re worth a try. Peel and cook the sweet potatoes or carrots, add olive oil and garlic powder and fry in the air at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. You’ll enjoy soft, high-fiber, plant-based snacks for your baby or toddler at designated snack times. Another perk? Sweet potatoes and carrots are excellent sources of carotenoids and antioxidants that help your baby’s vision and brain.
PB & J Squares
Want to reinvent the wheel? We keep the peanut butter and jelly sandwich as a classic. PB &J is more than just a tried-and-true lunch… Why it’s also a nutritious snack for busy days. You use whole-grain bread, natural, sugar-free, sodium-free peanut butter, and jelly (or puree) to make a packable snack in a quarter. Take it in a quarter and pack it up and take it away. Your baby is supplemented with whole grains with B vitamins for energy, healthy fats for brain and eye health, and protein for their growth!