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Message: <blockquote data-quote="phoenix" data-source="post: 65353" data-attributes="member: 12578">Hi, HelenOne thought I had was if you are not already doing it, it might be better to bolus after she has eaten so that you can give an appropriate dose.  I know I've read that other mothers do it and this study shows that it can be effective and safe.  <a href="http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/100/6/968" target="_blank">http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/100/6/968</a>Toddlers without diabetes can be very fussy eaters  sometimes leading  to uncomfortable and stressful  meal times, add diabetes  and nowonder that you're worried. Hanas idea of finger foods is a good one. It can be anything that she likes, if she eats it then you can bolus for it. There are some nice recipes here but  try not to make anything too complicated 'cos it will only add to the stress if you spend ages and she doesn't eat it.<a href="http://ukfamily.co.uk/lifestyle/food/toddlers/" target="_blank">http://ukfamily.co.uk/lifestyle/food/toddlers/</a> This site has several accounts of children who pump and has some email adresses of parents who are willing to answer questions.<a href="http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/pkids.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/pkids.shtml</a></blockquote>

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