Am I the weirdo??

My playgroup has sweet snacks and fruit out for the babies every session, I used to think that it was odd because they shouldn't be having sugary snacks at this age but i only go once a week so I don't mind if my LO has a sweet treat when at play group because it's not an every day thing.

I think these days the sugar and salt can be everywhere and teaching moderation and small rare treats isnt the end of the world however just because I think that doesnt mean I think people who try to avoid these things are weird. I just don't think it's that deep and one of them things where we probably all have slightly different takes as long as they arent stuffing with crap constantly I wouldn't judge or comment on anyone personally

I do think it is weird though that a 12-24 group wouldn't offer something like vegetable sticks or fruit or maybe crackers or something but 🤷‍♀️

You’re not weird just don’t fall into judgemental 🤷🏻‍♀️ I was all in on homemade only, nothing processed until I went back to work and we hit a difficult eating patch. We still maintain balance but also it’s survival and getting something into your toddler / child is often a goal in itself. I disagree with a lot of what I see but also don’t know what that parent’s been through, if it’s the only thing their child will eat in that moment. It’ll be their problem in the end not yours x

Just bring your own snacks and when someone questions it’s really none of their business. Their opinion doesn’t matter bc they aren’t the parent

I think it’s super weird another parent is asking you why you’re not giving your kid a certain food - that’s really none of their business.

Sodium isn’t as much of a concern after age 1, so I certainly don’t feed my kids all highly processed food all day every day, but I’m not like adding the mg of sodium up all day either.

We avoid added sugar until age 2 without being ridiculous. If you’re giving your kid bread in a restaurant, it very likely has sugar in it. Other than that it’s special occasions, but it’s mostly because it’s just giving their palette a chance to develop, and obviously no one NEEDS sugar. But I’m also very intentionally about speaking about food as neutral and not demonizing sugar. I don’t even really use the word dessert or treat.

Honestly my biggest confusion in this is why they’d serve a choking hazard to kids that young!

So you feel less alone ;), I also find it odd that nothing healthier is offered and I wouldn't have given any to my LO. Everything in moderation sure, but we try to avoid sugary snacks. (And screens haha, but that's another debate!)

Raisins I’m surprised at, given the choking risk and a 1yo’s ability to chew them with few teeth. But rich tea biscuits have 1.5g of sugar and NHS guidelines say a 1yo should have no more than 10g in a day, so very relatively low.

We did no/low added sugar until after 2 and would given my boy a rich tea in a playgroup, but couldn’t believe how times we were offered chocolate biscuits in groups even when he was only 8/9 months old?!