Temperatures should not be too cold or too hot. Serving sizes should fit the child's needs depending upon his or her age and size. Let children help out, and participate as much as they are able, in preparing these healthy snacks. Snack times should be happy times with little stress and confusion. If healthful meals with child appeal are served in a pleasant setting with child-sized tables, chairs, and utensils, children will be more likely to enjoy the foods and eat what they need for good nutrition.
Finger foods are fun for children and fruits always serve as an especially healthy snack.
Yet, when choosing fruit, it's important to remember the many, many options available, including a vast array of berries, pears, grapefruit and orange slices, cantaloupe chunks and pineapple. Consider as well slightly more exotic fruits, which have great nutritional value and serve to break up any monotony for kids. You may also want to give your children dried fruit such as peaches, apples or pears. Be aware that when produced commercially, this can be high in preservatives such as sulfates and nitrates, but can you can make it rather easily yourself. When choosing foods for your children, determine those that are age appropriate by considering size and consistency.