What to feed toddlers

Young children need fat in their diet for energy. Do not give low fat foods to under 5 year olds. Use whole milk, not
reduced fat types. Soy milk is not recommended for toddlers, but if you do use it, use the calcium-enriched variety.

Young children may not be able to cope with a lot of fibre. High fibre food or a lot of fruit juice may cause diarrhoea.
Avoid having salty or sugary snacks in the house as they spoil the appetite for more healthy foods.

Children don’t mind having the same thing over and over. In fact toddlers like it. We get sick of eating the same foods day after day, but some toddlers prefer this and will only eat 2 or 3 foods for weeks at a time. This is quite normal and won’t last forever. In fact, usually by the time they are in primary school, children will try anything, especially at friends’ homes.