What can you suggest for a soft diet for a 4 year old?
Sep 06, 2010 in
Diet Questions and Answers
My son is having his adnoids out and tubes put in. He will need to be on a soft diet for a good week. He is a picky eater and they suggested jarred baby food, popsicles, ice cream and broth. Any other suggestions would be great. He doesn’t like jello and sometimes yogurt. I will try pediasure but I am stumped at this point. Thank you in advance.
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4 comments
kittycat8299 on September 6, 2010 at 9:06 am
My 8ys old has had the tonsils and adnoids removed and 3 set of tubes.. She really didnt eat much the first day, she was really groggy and tired, but I made sure she got her liquids in.. The next day she constantly wanted ice pops she said it soothed her throat.. so I would have alot of them on stock.. She ate some soups, and mashed potatos, and i actually mushed up some fruit for her…(shes a very picky eater)
It really went better than I thought.. To be honest I was terrified but she handled it really well..
The tubes didnt even bother her except for the stuff that drained out. But she really wasnt in alot of pain like I expected..
So for me mainly having alot of liquids stocked up, and popsicles.
good luck
older girl on September 6, 2010 at 9:06 am
over cooked rice or mac and cheese is really mushy. Mashed potatoes, canned, potted meat. good luck
pa625 on September 6, 2010 at 9:06 am
some of these are healthier than others. to make them more protein rich, i would suggest adding silken tofu, yogurt, powdered milk, or cottage cheese, to the shake. with the other goodies in the shake, he won’t even know it’s there!
another suggestion: don’t plan on giving him any carbonated drinks because they burn like fire on a raw throat. (i would even go easy on the high-citrus fruits like pineapple and orange) koolaid-type drinks will be infinitely better. sherbet, popsicles, and watery soups when he comes home are best!
ORANGE YOGURT SHAKE
1 (6 oz.) frozen orange juice, thawed
2 c. nonfat vanilla or plain yogurt
2 c. crushed ice
In blender, combine all ingredients. Cover. Blend 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve immediately. Makes 4 (1 cup) servings.
BANANA MILK SHAKE
2 lg. bananas
5 c. cold milk
1/2 c. whipped cream or vanilla ice
cream
Mash bananas in mixing bowl with fork, add milk, stirring until blended. (May also use blender.) Pour banana mixture into tall, chilled glasses and top with a spoonful of whipped cream or ice cream.
STRAWBERRY SHAKE-UPS
1/2 c. lowfat milk
1 c. fresh strawberries, cut in half
1/2 c. lowfat vanilla frozen yogurt
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix at high speed for 2 minutes, until creamy and frothy. Pour into tall glasses and sip away! Makes 2 servings.
LO-CAL MILK SHAKE
8 oz. skim milk
1/2 box unsweetened Jello pudding mix
(sm. box)
Sweet & Low to taste (approx. 1/2
packet)
1/8 tsp. vanilla
Ice cubes
Mix all ingredients in blender. Drop ice cubes in one at a time to thicken. Makes one frosty shake. 140 calories; 1 gram fat.
BANANA SHAKE
4 bananas
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Dash of salt
3 tbsp. sugar
4 c. milk
Ice cream
Put all ingredients in blender. Blend and enjoy!
FRUIT MILK SHAKE
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sliced frozen fresh fruit*
*Bananas, strawberries or peaches. Mix together and put in blender. Blend a few seconds. Serves 1.
CHOCOLATE BANANA SHAKE
1/2 med. banana
1/2 c. low-fat milk
1 1/2 tsp. chocolate syrup
1/2 tsp. vanilla 4 ice cubes In blender combine all ingredients except ice cubes and process on high speed until combined. Remove center of blender cover and, with blender running, add ice cubes, one at a time, processing until ice is completely dissolved. 1 servings = 1 fruit, 1/2 milk, 40 optional calories.
CREAMY STRAWBERRY AND APPLE SHAKE
2 c. fresh or thawed strawberries
1 c. plain low-fat yogurt
2 1/2 c. unsweetened apple juice,
chilled
1 fresh strawberry, halved for garnish
Mint sprig
In a blender, process strawberries, yogurt, and apple juice 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with sliced berry and mint sprig. Makes 2 servings.
MAPLE GRAHAM SHAKE
1 c. cold milk
1 tbsp. maple syrup
4 graham crackers, crumbled
Blend 1 minute on high. Serves 1.
HAWAIIAN SHAKE
1 c. fresh coconut milk
1 c. pineapple juice
1 tsp. coconut extract
1/2 c. chocolate syrup
1 c. vanilla ice cream
Maraschino cherries and pineapple
cubes skewered on toothpicks for
garnish
Put all the ingredients, through the ice cream, in a blender and blend on medium speed for 15 seconds or until smooth. Pour into tall frosted glasses. Add cherry-and-pineapple garnish to each. 4 tall glass servings.
PEANUT BUTTER SHAKE
2 c. milk
1/4 c. creamy peanut butter
1 pt. vanilla ice cream
Combine all ingredients in container of electric blender. Process until smooth; serve at once. Serves 4.
BANANA – ORANGE FROSTED MILK SHAKE
2 ripe bananas
1 c. orange juice
1 c. milk
1 c. orange sherbet
Peel 2 ripe bananas. Place in medium bowl and mash with fork. Add 1 cup orange juice. Put in blender and whip until smooth. Add 1 cup milk and 1 cup orange sherbet and whip again in blender. Put 1 scoop or more sherbet in a tall glass and add banana orange frosted on it.
BANANA MILK SHAKE
2 bananas, cut up
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 c. water
1 can Eagle Brand milk
2 c. crushed ice
In blender combine bananas, lemon juice, water and milk. Blend well. Add ice, blending until smooth.
GEORGE’S BANANA MILK SHAKE
2 bananas
2 c. milk or water
1/2 c. ice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 scoop protein mix (optional)
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. lecithin
Mix in blender. We’ve also added a couple scoops of Alta Dena honey ice cream or homemade ice cream.
MILK SHAKE
1 c. milk, frozen
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. cottage cheese
Sugar substitutes to taste
2 c. fresh or frozen fruit
Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend well. SUGGESTIONS ON FRUIT: frozen blueberries, 2 bananas, frozen pineapple, 2 tablespoons peanut butter with the bananas.
CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE
1 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. milk
3 sugar substitutes
1 c. crushed ice
1 c. cottage cheese or plain yogurt
Boil cocoa and water together; cool. Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth and serve.
GREAT MILK SHAKE
2 1/2 c. cold milk
1 sm. pkg. instant pudding, any flavor
1 1/2 c. ice cream, any flavor
1 1/2 c. crushed ice
Pour milk into blender. Add pudding mix, ice cream and ice. Cover and blend at high speed for 1 minute. Serve at once. Makes 6 cups.
ALMOND MILK SHAKE
1/3 c. almonds, blanched
1 tsp. pure maple syrup
1 c. cold water
1/4 c. tofu (optional)2 sliced frozen bananas
Blend together in blender. Continue to blend while adding: Add frozen berries to desired thickness. Fresh berries work as well, just add more frozen bananas to get desired thickness. Add a squirt of lemon or lime at end. The tofu seems to smooth it out well.
BERRY FROSTY SHAKE
1 (8 oz.) carton strawberry yogurt
1 c. milk
1 c. fresh or frozen strawberries
1 egg
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 to 3 ice cubes
In a blender container, combine the yogurt, milk, strawberries, egg, sugar, and vanilla. Cover and blend until smooth. With lid slightly ajar, add ice cubes, one at a time, while blending; blend until smooth. Pour into tall glasses. Makes 4 (6 oz.) servings.
Good luck he will be uncomfortable for awile and these should keep him from getting bored~
April C on September 6, 2010 at 9:06 am
Mashed Potatoes, Applesauce, Cream of Wheat, Oatmeal, Fruit Smoothies, Pudding, Hummus, Frozen Yogurt Sticks (it’s more fun), Baked Beans, Refried Beans (like from Burritos), Tomato Soup, Cheese Slices.
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