RE: I feel stupid asking this question, but at least here I feel comfortable...
On a recent road trip, I ventured into McD's or Burger King, can't remember which, and was surprised and distrubed to see you can request toddler toys to go with your happy meal/kid's meal. The disturbing part was that some part of me was like, "Oh, he's supposed to be eating Happy Meals now..." and then I snapped out of it. But I bet a lot of parents are sucked in by that. Oh, they offer toddler toys, so my kid must be ready to eat this.
I guess it would be OK on occasion, but I don't see why I should give my child that stuff now, when he's not asking for it yet - there will be plenty of years of listening to him beg for a Happy Meal, I'm sure!
Deb
Mama to my guys, K (May '03) and Q (June '07)