At preschool we provide all children with healthy snacks during their attendance.
Each day children have choice of fresh fruit and milk or water, encouraging independence and choice for all.
Where your child has an allergy for example diary intolerance we will always provide alternatives that are suitable to meet their needs.
Healthier snacks for kids
We know it can be difficult to know what to do when it comes to snacks, so we have lots of tips and advice to help you make and buy healthier options.
Fruit and veg snacks are always the best choice, but if the kids are having packaged snacks, just remember to aim for 2 a day max.
Be snack smart and help cut back with these quick and easy ideas - see the NHS website below for some great snack time ideas
Dentist recommended tooth-friendly snacks for children
Kids love to snack. Their vibrant lifestyle and small stomachs often cause them to rummage through the refrigerator or the kitchen cabinets for a treat. According to nutritionists, kids need to eat every three to four hours to meet their nutritional needs. The case today is that most kids dive into cookies, sweets, and sugar filled drinks to satisfy their hunger. These foods are high in added sugars that can cause dental issues.
Snacks to Stock
Here’s an expert recommended list of kid-friendly and tooth-friendly snacks:
Fresh fruits that are high in fibre like apples, oranges, etc.
Vegetable salads with light dressings
Raw vegetables or whole-grain bread sticks with hummus or other dips
Whole-grain sandwiches with savoury fillings
Yogurt, milk, and cheese
Snacks to Trash
Protect your child from dental illnesses and other chronic disorders by avoiding the following list of snacks:
Cereals high in added sugars
Marshmallow
Chocolate bars, chocolate, caramel toffees, etc.
Doughnuts, cakes, tarts, pies, and other sweet pastries
Fruit Roll-ups
Cookies
Soft drinks
For more advice on oral health in early years please visit https://www.dentalhealthcareeoe.nhs.uk/services/oral-health-improvement/early-years/
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