Question: What is the best way to get a 21 month old to eat apple skins?

October 21, 2010
My 21 month old son chews around the apple skin. Since there are nutrients and fiber in the skins, I was wondering if anyone has some tricks.

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bobbi mason's picture

I was going to say the same thing put peanut butter on some apple slices.or you can always make candied apples or carmel apples but that maybe too much sugar

Curt's picture

You don't need to be old to be a grandparent. Try slicing the apples up into thin slices. I love peanut butter on apple slices too!! But kids get enough fat in everything else they eat.

Chris Paulk's picture

I found that with my grandkids- I would have them help me prepare something with the undesired item - then sit down with them and tell them what a good job they did- that the skins were your favorite part. They mimic what you do quite often. - try making an apple dip together- peanut butter & agave, or yogurt- have him prepare it with you. If that doesn't work- focus less on the fact that he won't eat the skins and more on the fact that he is eating the apple.
My grandkids will eat; sea beans, mushrooms, swiss chard, spinach and parsnips. But fresh tomatoes? They're a tough sell. They'll now eat them with a pinch of salt though!

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