Romper – Lindsay E. Mack
With the caveat that every kid develops on their own timeline, there are some general ages to keep in mind for breakfast duties. “That range, in thinking about a developmental period where a child would typically be capable of being safely charged with the responsibility of organizing a healthy breakfast would be at, or about the age of 4,” Suanne Kowal-Connelly M.D., official spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), tells Romper. Of course, Dr. Kowal-Connelly adds that independent breakfasts for this age group would not involve the use of heat, sharp objects, or electricity. But with every passing year, their capabilities increase. “In general, around kindergarten (age 5 or 6), a child should be able to pour milk and cereal for themselves. A slightly older child (age 7 or 8) could likely make toast or waffles in a toaster after being supervised initially,” Reshmi Basu M.D., a CHOC Children’s pediatrician, tells Romper. When can you add some heat to the mix? “At 8-9 years old children can use the stove with supervision; if the parent does not feel comfortable with this they can work on other kitchen skills such as reading a recipe, measuring out ingredients and learning food safety,” Meredith McWilliams, a registered dietitian at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock and a mother of four, explains to Romper. Again, these are generalities, and you’ll be a better judge of when your kid is ready to take on these breakfast duties.
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