AIDS TO APPETITE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 65, 17 March 1934, Page 3 (Supplement)

AIDS TO APPETITE.

COAXING THE CHILDREN.

When it is necessary to tempt a child's appetite, a change of form is sometimes more successful than a change of food. Most children are attracted by novel ways of serving meals, and the most ordinary food becomes interesting when presented in a new guise. Moulds made in the shape of animals may now be obtained, and they may be used with advantage for various dishes. "Bunny mould" often proves acceptable when a mere gelatine of milk jelly would arouse no enthusiasm. Small moulds and baking-cups in which tiny puddings may be served are also useful. Many children will eat a miniature pudding specially made for them far more readily than an ordinary helping of the same thing served from the general supply. Tiny loaves and "sample" pots of Jam liave a similar attraction. Jelly or custard served in individual glasses is usually popular. When milk, cocoa, chicken broth, or any liquid food is not easily taken in the ordinary way, a straw may save a difficult situation. Straws have a great fascination for children, and so long as a fresh one is always provided for each meal they may safely be recommended. To urge children to eat certain foods against their inclination may only increase their dislike, but if their fancy is captivated by some attractive method of serving, their appetite may be stimulated at the same time. They may even forget some old dislikes if the unpopular articles of diet are carefully disguised.