Baking and cooking at home with the kids is a great way to get them involved and have them help you in the kitchen. Get out the aprons, mixing bowls and wooden spoons - and get cooking! Here are a few tips to baking with your toddler:
- Start with simple things and once you have figured out that you can move on with the more complex recipes
- Use a metal or plastic mixing bowl and metal or silicone baking dishes
- Accept that your toddlers attention span isn't too long and may tire of baking before the food is in the oven. If this happens, either take a break or power through on your own while s/he is occupied with another activity
- Listen to music while you cook. A little karaoke is so much fun!!!
- Designate a place for your toddler while you open the oven
- Put your toddler on a chair in front of the sink to help you wash the dishes while your cake/cookies are in the oven.
SSMom
Great ideas! Thanks for the inspiration! WE love baking with our toddler!
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