Mealtime Solutions for Your baby, Toddler, and Preschooler  What
to try • Have some family rules about which foods are a no-go at
breakfast time-like ice cream-and then stick to those rules. •
Encourage your preschooler to suggest healthy breakfast foods
that he'd like you to purchase at the grocery store-e.g., his
favorite brand of unsweetened cereal. • Look for foods that have
strong kid-appeal and yet that still deliver the goods
nutritionally: e.g., fresh berries on cereal or whole grain
waffles.  "My child complains that her lunch "tastes yucky" by
the time lunchtime rolls around."  • Pack your child's lunch
with a frozen food pack so that her lunch stays cool and fresh
as long as possible. • Choose foods that survive well in a lunch
bag. Steer clear of fruits that are easily bruised and
vegetables that wilt in a matter of minutes. Appearance is a big
deal to most kids. • Invest in a well-designed lunch bag that
features a lot of padding and insulation.  "We end up eating
takeout or convenience foods mor