Tumble Tots and Annabel Karmel joined forces....

Tumble Tots and Annabel Karmel joined forces providing great tips and healthy recipes to help tempt the fussy eater.

5th to 11th February 2007

About 90% of children go through a stage of Fussy Eating, refusing food. Around the age of two, a child�s sense of independence begins to emerge and refusing food is a way of asserting themselves. Due to this rebellion the pattern on fussy eating can be very difficult to break.

This year's Tumble Tots' Eat Fit Keep Fit' campaign had a central theme around 'Fussy Eaters'. Tumble Tots teamed up with the world's leading expert and best-selling author on Baby and Children's food and nutrition 'Annabel Karmel. Since 1991 Annabel has written 14 books, selling in excess of 2 million copies world wide.

Annabel mother of three is keen to share her knowledge and expertise regarding fussy eating due to having a child herself that would not always eat the correct foods. Annabel researched baby and childrens food books to find them bland and boring this encouraged her to commence writing recipes to ensure babies and children were getting the correct minerals and nutrients from fresh food.

Annabel says "I think it is absolutely terrific that Tumble Tots are encouraging families to not only keep physically active but to also eat healthily. What children learn at such an early stage in their development should help them to lead a long, fit and healthy life.

Eat Fit Keep Fit booklets giving useful tips to cope with fussy eaters for example plenty of fresh air and exercise does wonders for a child's appetite and it's amazing how less fussy they become when hungry. Food is much more appealing if laid on the plate in shapes and different formats. "The campaign will help all Tumble Tots parents and non-members parents to try different methods to encourage their children to eat healthily. " It's great to have Annabel Karmel on board supporting our campaign, and we hope our booklet has helped to provide parents and carers with plenty of food for thought, on how to cope with a fussy eater," said, David Hunt Sales & Marketing Director Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd.

For more information on Annabel Karmel and her recipes visit: www.annabelkarmel.com

Everyone is invited to share their tips and ideas in our Eat Fit Keep Fit Fussy Eaters competition. Perhaps you've found a way to sneak greens into your child's diet, or you've discovered the perfect recipe to tempt even the pickiest of eaters. Well, this is your chance to share your knowledge! This year Tumble Tots is running a competition to find your top tips and recipes for getting a fussy eater to eat well.

Eat Fit Keep Fit- Fussy Eaters Competition:

20 lucky winners will receive a goody bag filled with Tumble Tots goodies, a basket full of fresh fruit and a copy of Annabel Karmels book 'Favourite Family Recipes'. Packed with fantastic tips, ideas and recipes, as well as encouraging healthy eating, 'Favourite Family Recipes' will help to add some fun and variety to your mealtimes.

Terms & conditions:

1. Offer open to UK residents only, excluding the employees, Franchisees and staff of the promoters.

2. The promoters are Tumble Tots (UK) Limited Bird Park, Bromsgrove Rd, Hunnington, Halesowen, West Midlands B62 0TT.

3. Only one entry per person. Entries must be received at the competition address no later than the closing date on 16th March 2007.

4. 20 winners will be notified by 31st March 2007 and each winner will receive a Tumble Tots goody bag, a copy of Favourite Family Recipies written by Annabel Karmel and a basket full of fresh fruit.

5. The promoters do not except any responsibilities for lost, damaged or illegal entries. Illegible entries will be invalid and proof of sending/mailing is not proof of receipt.

6. The judge�s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. All prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative is available.

7. In the unlikely event that a prize should become unavailable, The promoters reserve the right to substitute with a prize which they may determine as being of equal value.

8. By entering the competition, you agree that Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd and Annabel Karmel, may store, process and use the personal information so supplied for the purpose of administering this competition and to inform you of any future programmes, products and services.