Mealtimes at Teddy Bear's Picnic

Babies in our care will be fed with the milk parents provide and their mealtimes dictated by their routine at home. They will be cuddled while they are fed, just as they would be at home. At weaning stage, we feed freshly pureed food in a high chair or floor chair. We tell you what they eat and how much, again, keeping to the routine they have at home.

Older children sit and eat together. They learn necessary skills for social eating, how to use cutlery, share food and are encouraged to try new things. Our staff take part in mealtimes and chat with the children as they feed them, helping them to differentiate between healthy and not so healthy, foods. As well as main meals, we provide snacks of fresh fruit and vegetable segments throughout the day that the children can help to prepare. By becoming involved, they are more likely to taste new foods and quickly begin to recognise different fruit and vegetables.

The food our children eat affects every aspect of their lives: their mood, behaviour, growth, even their ability to concentrate. Good nutrition is vital to a child's health from building strong bones and teeth to the healthy development of internal organs and general growth. 

We prepare home cooked delicious, meals and snacks for our children which include a wide range of foods. 

Sample Menu

We encourage all pre-school children to develop their communication and social skills at mealtimes.

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