Feeding Toddlers Using a Common Sense Approach
I'm sure many of you are muttering under your breath, "Yeah, that's easy for you to say." I don't blame you. Feeding toddlers can be one of the most stressful times for a parent, but hey; I've been there just like you. Allow me to share some tips I've researched and used successfully with you.
We, as parents, tend to become overly concerned with the amount or types of foods our toddlers eat, and although we should strive for nutritional foods, the reality is; your toddler's diet is not going to be perfect!
Toddlers can be very picky at mealtime and many actually prefer to eat one type of food at a time. Toddlers are energetic and always on the go, so their natural instincts actually lead to snacking instead of sitting down to a real, hearty meal!
So the challenge for feeding toddlers becomes; how can I get my child out of his playful routine so he can actually stop and sit down at the dinner table to eat a home-cooked meal?
The answer is; you don't force it, you encourage it.
You shouldn't stress yourself out if you don't think your toddler is getting the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals everyday. Instead; be happy when and if they do! As long as they're eating approximately 1,000 -1,300 calories a day, they should be okay!
If you're concerned about your toddler not getting enough vitamins and minerals, consult with your physician and he or she will probably suggest multivitamin liquid drops to ensure your toddler stays healthy.
The process of feeding toddlers shouldn't force you to stray away from your normal cooking habits for the rest of the household. You can keep cooking those delicious recipes you have always shared with your family and let your toddler choose whether or not he or she wants to eat it. If your toddler refuses to eat a meal, make sure you have an alternative food or healthy snack they can munch on!
We, as parents, tend to become overly concerned with the amount or types of foods our toddlers eat, and although we should strive for nutritional foods, the reality is; your toddler's diet is not going to be perfect!
Toddlers can be very picky at mealtime and many actually prefer to eat one type of food at a time. Toddlers are energetic and always on the go, so their natural instincts actually lead to snacking instead of sitting down to a real, hearty meal!
So the challenge for feeding toddlers becomes; how can I get my child out of his playful routine so he can actually stop and sit down at the dinner table to eat a home-cooked meal?
The answer is; you don't force it, you encourage it.
You shouldn't stress yourself out if you don't think your toddler is getting the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals everyday. Instead; be happy when and if they do! As long as they're eating approximately 1,000 -1,300 calories a day, they should be okay!
If you're concerned about your toddler not getting enough vitamins and minerals, consult with your physician and he or she will probably suggest multivitamin liquid drops to ensure your toddler stays healthy.
The process of feeding toddlers shouldn't force you to stray away from your normal cooking habits for the rest of the household. You can keep cooking those delicious recipes you have always shared with your family and let your toddler choose whether or not he or she wants to eat it. If your toddler refuses to eat a meal, make sure you have an alternative food or healthy snack they can munch on!
