How should I give this banana fruit bar to a young child safely? — Bar Frutilad Kids banana baby food from 3 years old 25 g

This bar is soft, but it is sticky and still requires chewing, so a young child should sit down while eating and stay supervised until it is finished. It is labelled for children from 3 years of age, so it is not intended for younger toddlers.

Practical serving tips:

• Break the bar into small pieces before giving it to a younger child. The bar is already easy to hold, but smaller pieces help avoid oversized mouthfuls and make chewing simpler.
• Offer a cup of water alongside the bar. This helps with swallowing and is a sensible habit with any sticky or dried fruit snack.
• Use it as a between-meal snack rather than a meal replacement. Good moments are a kindergarten lunchbox, a car journey or an afternoon break after outdoor play.
• Store unopened bars in a cool, dry place, away from strong heat or direct sunlight. Once a bar is opened and not finished, keep it well sealed and eat it soon, because a moist fruit snack can dry out or spoil faster after exposure to air.
• Check the use-by date on the package before offering it to a child.

Do not let a child eat it while running, lying down or playing, as sticky snacks need full attention while chewing. If you have any concerns about allergies, sensitivities or medical conditions, talk to a paediatrician before introducing the product.