Different Ways to Use Ice Cube Trays

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Ice cube trays add novelty to mealtime.

​How do you use ice cube trays? My sweet hubby picked up these summery silicone trays at the Target Dollar Spot (I’m sure my 5 year old had something to do with it) and it got me thinking of ALL the ways ice cube trays can be helpful with kids - and adults - of all ages! Here are some of our ideas:

• Make flavored ice for water (or for adults - ice for LaCroix or cocktails)! Freeze juice or whole fruit pieces in water like cranberries, watermelon chunks, strawberries, cut up citrus, etc! Bonus: it makes water look more appealing so you'll drink more! Just watch tots with with ice as it can be a choking hazard.
• Put a bean or pea in each section to help your older infant practice his pincer grasp skills.
• Use as a novelty “plate” for toddlers - put pieces of their lunch throughout the tray and make mealtime more fun! Think of it as mini bento sections.
• Create a dipping station when your child is trying new foods. Use familiar dips like hummus, guac, ranch, yogurt dip etc. with less familiar foods.
• Place yogurt or yogurt/fruit in each section and freeze for little yogurt drops {slightly thaw before serving}.
• Fill each section with breast milk or formula and offer in a mesh feeder for teething infants not ready for real food. (We only recommend mesh feeders for use as teething tools, not for learning how to eat.)​

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