Transitioning to Cow’s Milk
Wondering which type of milk and how much your growing toddler should be drinking? Here's when it's safe to introduce cow's milk, how to smoothly transition from formula or breast…
Fundamentals of Introducing Solid Foods
What You Will Learn
- When to start: Signs your baby is ready for solids (around 6 months).
- First foods: Best options like fruits, veggies, and iron-rich foods, plus what to avoid.
- Introduction methods: Purees vs. Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) explained.
- Food safety: Tips to prevent choking, serve safely, and spot allergies.
- Nutrition basics: How solids support growth, development, and motor skills.
Nutritious Beverage Options for Toddlers and Young Children
Identify the beverages your child should have and those she should avoid. Walking through the aisles of a grocery store, you’ll find countless drinks marketed for kids. While many seem…
How Much Should a Toddler Drink?
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Healthy and Creative Lunch Ideas for Toddlers
Move beyond PB&Js and chicken nuggets with these innovative, nutritious, and toddler-approved lunch ideas. Making Healthy and Nutritious Lunches for Toddlers Feeding your toddler the perfect midday meal can sometimes…
Your Toddler’s Feeding Routine
Wondering how many meals your growing toddler should have each day? This example schedule provides guidance. Most toddlers between the ages of 1 and 3 thrive on three meals and…