Gemma, I've always planned to do the same thing with Cooper! So no, you're not weird.
I don't want him to touch a single lolly etc … not sure on when I'll let him. I was thinking 2 years. I figure they don't need to know about sugary foods below this age.
I'm not sure what I think about the whole idea that if you don't let your child have it, they are more likely to rebel and want it. I wouldn't think this would happen under the age of 2 anyway?!
Obviously I'm not sure how I'll go. Cooper is only 5 months at the moment! But that's my plan anyway - no sugary foods. Only natural dairy, fruit, vegies and meat etc.
Tilly did not have a single bit of junk or anything bad until she was 2 and a half, and that was when she started kindy and I couldn't keep her away from the parties. I was happy with that anyway.
WIth coco I will definitely not be giving her junk before at least two. This is just because she doesnt' need it. She won't know what it is! I think it's perfectly sensible to give them healthy food while you can! Saying that, i only give tilly healthy foods, but she is old enough to get her own junk!! (friends at school swap things etc).
Also talking of healthy fats (avocado for example) I give coco flaxseed oil in her milk. I started that as Im a huge fan of Flaxseed oil, and the formula she was on (goats milk) was lacking essential fatty acids. She can't taste it adn it's great for her. I also give her probiotics in her milk. I also took alot of essential oils when pregnant as it is meant to help brain development.
Each to their own though, and I won't be AS strict with junk food as I was with tilly, as Im sure she has a sweet tooth now because of restricting her. We also only ever drink water in our house, no juice or cordials (maybe once a year for a treat). Two reasons, 1 I never liked water and want my kids to love it 2, SO much cheaper!! xoxo
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