Is it safe for my toddler to eat protein bars?
If she likes them, you might also try granola bars (if she has the ability and teeth to chew the granola). When my son was little, I couldn’t afford ‘Gerber’ specialty items. Especially when it was a general grocery item. The only difference was a different box, placement in the ‘baby food’ aisle, and a lesser quantity for a greater price. I try to find a more cost efficient substitute (granola bars=candy bars/cookies), fruit filled newtons at the dollar store (=cookies), fruit filled breakfast bars on cereal aisle (=pop tart candy bars). If you find something your child really likes, there is usually a healthier alternative. Another bonus: At that age, fruit is just as sweet as candy/cookies and they aren’t old enough to learn the difference. And, if you expose them to a variety of healthy ‘grown up’ foods at a young age, there is a better chance that they will eat them when they get old enough to ‘choose’. My 5 yr old eats avacado/guacamole, salad, granola bars, celery, tomatos (toma
