Tips from a dad: Cutting kids food
Yeah, you can use a knife but why? Well, sometimes, you will have to actually break down and use a utensil but many times it is unnecessary.
Specifically, the most common request I get is to remove the crust from bread/toast. It is far faster to just pull the crust from the edge of the bread with your fingers, rather than cutting it off. Other soft foods, such as pancakes and similar items can be treated the same.
If you must resort to using a knife, keep some safety in mind. Here is a short list of the most common foods that are choking hazards.
- Hot dogs. Make sure to cut the hot dogs down the center to prevent circular pieces
- Grapes, cut in half
- Popcorn