Snack time can be a small adventure together. Set out a few ingredients, let children make choices, and leave the cutting and appliances to the Sitter. These ideas are for supervised activities, with ingredients and portions chosen by the parent for each child.
A little planning helps
- Start with the child’s familiar ingredients and review allergies with the Sitter. These recipes are not infant-feeding guidance.
- Younger children can choose toppings or help stir. Older children can help measure, arrange, and tidy up with supervision.
- Check the timing: apple nachos can be served right away, while yogurt bark needs at least three hours in the freezer.
Choose a recipe
Apple nachos, your way
10 minutes
Arrange apples and add toppings for a snack everyone can make their own.
Homemade hummus
5 minutes
The Sitter handles the blender; children can choose their familiar dippers.
Frozen yogurt bark
10 minutes prep, plus at least 3 hours freezing
Spread, sprinkle, and freeze. Plan the freezing time before promising a snack.
Leave the details with your Sitter
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