Arguing about giving toddler candy

My husband and I have been arguing about letting our toddler have a bite of candy on Halloween. I know a bite won’t hurt, but what’s the point? It’s not going to enrich her life in any way. Then she will see the packaging when we are out shopping and start begging for it. 40% of Americans are obese and I think we feed ourselves and our children waaaaay too much processed and sugary foods. I’m not going to forbid her from eating candy obviously, but 2 is too young. Thoughts?

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I don’t think exposure on one day will hurt and it can be the start of a lesson on moderation. She also might not like it. The sweetest thing my kids will eat is animal crackers and that’s not even sweet. They don’t like cake, ice cream, chocolate etc. Anytime exposed to it they’ve shown no interest

I agree with you. I haven’t given my daughter any sweets cause the way I see it is that she will have her whole life to eat them so may as well wait. No need to introduce so much sugar so early. I’m not against treats just don’t see an occasion as a reason to introduce candy

We are 100% allowing candy. We are teaching our kids everything is okay to eat in moderation. My parents were big about no candy desert etc but I believe it has lead to a unhealthy relationship with food. I shouldn’t get anxiety about having a piece of cake at a birthday party. Or indulging in a few pieces of Halloween candy. We also give desert on our kids plates with their dinner. Some nights he eats that first. Others he doesn’t touch it.

Also try getting the new candy “smart sweets “ or unreal. A healthy version to traditional candy

My first born never had sugar until 2. My second child… yeah that’s a little different. 😂😂 on a holiday is one thing. Every day is another. Do what makes you happy

@Megan came here to say this!

we’re gonna let her go trick or treating to 5 or so houses and let her eat it over weeks

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