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Is it really terrible...

Is it really terrible to let your cranky/crying/screaming/whining-having melt-downs twin two year olds eat fruit snacks for breakfast IF it makes them happy and stop crying/whining at you? ~ Did I mention they have REAL fruit/juice in them?

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Permalink Reply by fringes & Q on November 9, 2007 at 7:25am: My six-year-old eats fruit snacks for breakfast without having to cry and whine. Fruit snacks for breakfast has never killed anybody and it never will.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Stephanie Chockley on November 9, 2007 at 1:59pm: All of my child's nutrition comes from processed chicken nuggets and fruit snacks. He might grow breasts from the chicken hormones, but he will never get scurvy.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Karen MEG on November 9, 2007 at 7:57pm: They're eating. Don't worry, be happy.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by islaygirl on November 11, 2007 at 8:45am: that is SO not a problem. i gave my daughter a chocolate chip cookie this morning rationalizing that it's Sunday.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by JennC on November 12, 2007 at 7:58am: I think giving twin 2 year olds chocolate cake for any meal once in a while is perfectly acceptable. Consider it a chocolate donut. With frosting.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Coplan on November 19, 2007 at 8:37pm: My son ate cold spaghetti-os when he was three years old, every morning, for almost six months. He's now an athlete and eats healthy meals. I didn't stop the disgusting pasta. Nor can I take credit for the healthy diet. He did it on his own.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jeanine on November 29, 2007 at 9:05am: Nope not at all. Just like mine insisted on having cheese puffs one morning just because she wanted them and I wasn't feeling all that hot. I didn't want to hear the whining and frankly didn't care. She was getting something to eat. I was feeling miserable and just wanted to crawl back into bed. She was quite and eating, I was happy for that.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by wfg on December 4, 2007 at 7:08am: Hey, mine had a fruit roll up for breakfast this morning. *shrug* You have to pick your battles, you know? ;); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sarah White on December 2, 2008 at 9:38am: I'm sure it's just the same as a fry up for breakfast or pancakes! Nothing wrong at all and you made them happy got them to eat and had one less stress for you. All good in my eyes!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sarah White on December 2, 2008 at 9:39am: Oh and I just now realised I posted over a year too late. ooppss lol; ▶ Reply to This