TODDLER
What should my toddler drink?
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Water is the best drink for your child. You can still carry on breastfeeding.
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Your toddler can also drink whole cow's milk and full-fat dairy products.
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1-2 yrs - Full fat milk
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2-5 yrs - Semi-skimmed milk
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>5 yrs - Skimmed milk
3. No sweet drinks (milkshakes, fruits juices, fizzy drinks). - fruits ideally should be eaten as a whole.
Can my toddler still use a bottle?
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Stop using bottles with teats once your child reaches 1 year old.
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Use an open cup or free-flow cup so that your toddler will learn how to sip rather than suck.
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Using a cup is better for teeth too!
FOOD GROUPS FOR YOUR CHILD
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VEGETABLES:
Broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, green beans, peas, carrot, avocado, cabbage, mustard green
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FRUITS:
Banana, kiwi, orange, apple, mango, melon, papaya, pear, strawberry, blueberry, peach, plum
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STARCHY FOODS:
Rice, pasta, porridge, oats, potato, sweet potato, bread, chapati, dosa (thosai), idli, cornmeal, maize, millet, quinoa, pitta bread
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PROTEIN FOODS:
Chicken, fish (no bones), pork, beef, turkey, egg, tofu, lentils, beans, pulses (chickpeas)
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DAIRY:
Pausterised full-fat yoghurt (plain, unsweetened yoghurt), milk, cheese, eggs
Courtesy: First steps nutrition trust
So yummy...
French toast
TIPS FOR TODDLER FEEDING
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Give a variety of food from each food group. For example, if you serve your child fish for lunch, serve chicken for dinner
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Avoid having your toddler skip meals. Your toddler needs to eat regular meals to ensure his/her body is energized throughout the day. Ideally, 3 main meals and 2 healthy snacks in between meals
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Do not give snacks 1-2 hours before the main meal to avoid spoiling his/her appetite
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Your child needs a small amount of fat/oil for growth and development