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How do I get my toddler to stop wanting a snack every hour?

On nice days when we can go outside or if we have errands to run my toddler has no problem going from breakfast to lunch with only one small snack. But on yucky days or on days we have no plans he's pulling at the frig or pantry door every hour. What am I doing wrong or is this normal "I'm bored" behavior?

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1. maybe come up with fun crafts or not-so-messy art activities to pass the time, or maybe role play.
i guess the easiest thing to do, would be to distract the child or keep him occupied with a task or what have you
giving you time to prep lunch and keep him from getting into the snack habit.

2. You shouldn't try to get him to stop wanting snacks. Even an adult will eat when they are bored. But what you CAN do is monitor the snacks that you give him. On a rainy day you can't let him eat cream filled chocolate cakes all day, but you can give him as much fruit as he can eat. If the fruit is ripe and juicy, he won't get enough.


give it a try

3. Teach your child that being bored doesn't equal having a snack. Try to engage him in fun activities throughout the day. When you're not having a meal or a snack, stay out of the kitchen altogether.

Eating when you're bored is one of the reasons why people become obese.