Dinner ideas for a 17 month old??

Question

I am on a tight budge, but I am wanting to know if anyone has any quick, easy, cheap, and HEALTHY dinner ideas for a 17 month old? It is for the nights when we have something for dinner she can't eat like spicy food and seafood. I know at this age they are allowed to have seafood but I don't feel comfortable giving it to her and I don't want to give her spicy food either, I think they would be too hard on her tummy.

Any ideas? I really need them to be cheap, easy, quick, and most importantly HEALTHY!

This is my DAUGHTER STUPID!!!!

When I said "we" I ment ME AND MY FIANCE!

THE 17 MONTH OLD IS MY DAUGHTER! GET A BRAIN!

GOSH! I JUST HATE STUPID PEOPLE!

OH! BTW, my daughter will eat ANYTHING you put in front of her!

Oh! Also the FIRST addition answer is for Devo ONLY! Not intended for anyone else (unless you want to give the same DUMB answer).

The "warnings" are not an issue in my home! We LOVE seafood and LOVE tuna espcially! I just was told by my ped that if there is a history of asthma (me and my uncle) or allergies (no one, except WHOLE wheat with me) that to hold off on nuts and seafood. While I DIDN'T listen about the nuts (she LOVES peanut butter) I just don't feel comfortable giving her seafood.

Also I don't give my daughter BLAND foods, just nothing spicy hot (like Chili or something like that) because I don't feel it is RIGHT to give her something like that. It might be hard on her tummy (family history of acid reflux) and she won't be able to tell me it is too hot for her.

I love a LOT of the ideas here! I use to use mainly some chicken nuggets from the freezer (all white meat of course) but after a while I felt guilty about it. She LOVES fruit and will eat veggies. I have no problem getting her to eat ANYTHING she isn't picky AT ALL!

Same with honey, I don't feel comfortable giving it to her yet.

Too MANY GREAT answers! I am going to have to put this one to vote! I can't choose! Just DO NOT choose Devo! He is an IDIOT!

Answer 1

I just try to feed my kids what we have, and if its something that is spicy I will leave out a little for them before adding the spices. If we have chicken breasts fpor instance, I just cut it up into tiny squares and add veggies with it. Its easier all around if you make meals that everyone can eat together instead of cooking something seperate for the little tyke.
Also if baby is picky, I tell them it's special food like "Spiderman Spaghetti" or other names that will catch thier attention.

Answer 2

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Answer 4

All white meat chicken nuggets are excellent. I still use them for my kids and they are 6 and 8. And they can be used for a few different meals. One box could last a month or more depending on how often you make food she can't eat. You take out what you need and wrap up the rest and leave them in the freezer. Also Mac and cheese made with real cheese not that processed stuff. Great source of calcium.

Answer 5

My little girl also is 17 months old. She LOVES liverwurst or liver sausage. It's not that expensive and is packed full of iron! Served with pretty much anything! Also, she loves sloppy joes - I make it with Manwich sloppy joe mix when I don't have time to make it "from scratch" - but I add some frozen veggies to the mix (carrots and peas or broccoli florets). Put a little extra aside to keep for the next day or night (when you might plan on eating one of the things you don't want to give her). I've added a link to my favorite resource for family nutrition. Hope this helps!

Answer 6

My son (hes 2 1/2) LOVES rice....I put it in a rice cooker and it cooks up while I'm making the rest of the dinner! I usually try to add some steamed veggies and put some type of sauce on it (like teriyaki or stir fry sauce, even just butter) to moisten up the rice and veggies, then sprinkle a little garlic powder or just salt and pepper on it. He really likes that!!

He also LOVES salad!! I try to cut tomatoes and cucumbers up (very small because he doesnt usually want to eat those) and then sneak in the veggies with the lettuce.

Another good one that is VERY easy and fast is a Peanut Butter and Honey sandwich, peanut butter is an excellent source of protein! I give him some type of fruit with it and a string cheese (it is so simple and covers most the food groups!)

Hope that helps...Good Luck!!

Answer 7

Wow my kids are only four and I am having a hard time remembering any helpful idea to help you. I know pancakes seems like a breakfast food but you can mix in some frozen veggies (maybe even cook them a bit more to make them extra soft), and finely chopped chicken breast, or small chopped linch meat such as ham or tukey. Top with apple sauce instead o syrup and butter. I used to make a "soup" for my kids. I would boil some noodles in some beef broth, and add some frozren veggies (as they get softer easier), and some chopped sliced beef lunch meat. I would then drain the broth off and give my kids everything with but the broth. You can buy no salt added beef broth in a can or even buy low sodium beef broth in a box or bullion cubes. On occasion I used those gerber meals. Mashed potatoes with soft veggies and meats mixed in. Also for brafast I would give my boys cereal with yogurt instead of milk. Much easier to eat and let spillage. Make your own mac and cheese or just use a sprinkle of the cheese, not the whole packet per box. Add easy to chew meats and veggies. Grilled cheese sandwich. Tomato pieces, manderine ornages, etc... Try to avoid must canned veggies as they are loaded with sodium. Howver you can buy no salt added corn, green beans and either peas or carrots. Canned green beans are great. They are soft, easy to pick up and if you buy the french cut they are more fun to eat. And what about left overs from dinner the night or two nights before.

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Answer 8

I have a 15 month old and I know how hard it is to get them to eat veggies. Tonight I bought a box of mac and cheese and a package of frozen mixed veggies and a lb of lean ground beef. Then all you have to do is make the mac and cheese like the box says, except cook the veggies in with the noodles. While the noodles are cooking, brown the ground beef and drain excess fat. Then after you stir in cheese package, and a bit of milk so its not so thick then add the meat and you have a good quick healthy meal. I also add a piece of garlic bread with it. But its not necessary. I hope that helps :)

Answer 9

Try mac and cheese the Kraft packets that you cook in the microwave, mashed potatoes, frozen or can veggies, ravioli, oatmeal, beef or chicken hot dogs, bananas, apple sauce, fruit cups, peanut butter and jelly. And don't be afraid to let her try what you eat, if possible take out a small portion for her before you add the spiciness.

Answer 10

Make some fun roll-ups with a flour tortilla shell, a little hummus (wonderful source of protein and it tastes delicious), slice of Mexican or Provolone cheese (milk and protein) and a little fresh veggie, like avocado or cucumber, or something cooked like squash. At that age, kids don't need seasoning. They like foods with good natural flavors that are "pretty". I started my son on these early, making the veggies very thin so they weren't too crunchy, and it was a wonderful way to get him to eat them without any fuss. He still loves his cucumber and avocado roll-ups all year long.

Best part is that you can substitute all sorts of things as they get older and it's still fun for them.


BTW, I know the peanut butter and honey is a nice thing for older kids, but most pediatricians would cringe. Kids under 2 are prone to develop botulism from honey. It's not recommended to give it to someone that young.

Answer 11

With all the warnings out about the toxic metals in seafood, please do not give your baby tuna for sure.

How about pasta or macaroni and cheese? Peanut butter and jelly with a glass of milk is a very nutritious meal for a toddler and they always love it. Try to add fresh veggies and apple slices to her meals too. Apples are really good when you slice and peel them and saute them in a little butter on low until they get soft. It's great for a side dish or desert even for adults