Feeding Toddlers
Toddlers have small stomachs and may not be able to eat much at one time. They usually need two to three snacks during the day, along with their meals. Offer a variety of healthy snacks about mid-way between meals. Feed snacks when your child is hungry or thirsty, not for entertainment. Limit juice intake which is naturally sweet and high glycemic; and, should not be served too often throughout the day. If your child drinks too much, they may not want to eat solid foods. Other drinks like fruit crystals, pop, coffee or tea have no nutritional value and should not be given to toddlers.
Strive for a Positive Feeding Relationship: You are the role model to help your child learn to eat a variety of healthy foods. As a
parent you decide what food is served and when. And, the child decides whether and how much to eat. It is a division of
responsibility.Aim to eat meals together as a family. If this is not always possible, have at least one person sit and eat with your
child.
Here are some foods that can be served for healthy meals and snacks:
Slow Cooked Oatmeal with whole milk.
Flax Pancakes with applesauce. (homemade pancakes are much healthier when you add more fiber)
Mini omelettes or scrambled eggs and toast. Sprouted wheat bread products are always an excellent choice.
Soft tortillas filled with beans or ground meat.
Soups made with milk, and a whole grain bun.
Vegetable, split pea, or bean soup with Wasa Crackers.
Chili, dahl, or lentils, and rice.
Soft cooked vegetables, such as carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, beans or asparagus, with dip or hummus.
Grated beets or grated raw carrots or cabbage.
Pieces of soft fruit with pits, seeds and tough skins removed, such as apples, banana, berries, kiwi, melon, peaches, pears or plums.
Grapes or cherry tomatoes cut length-wise into 4 pieces.
Tomato or mixed vegetable juice.
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