A balanced vegetarian diet for toddlers
If your family is vegetarian, you need to be careful to serve balanced meals. Toddlers need lots of nutrients for their busy, growing bodies, and unless you take special precautions, your child may not get enough of the following:
Egg yolks and dark green vegetables are good sources of iron, and whole grains offer B vitamins. Also, children need much more fat in their diet: 30 to 50 per cent of their total calories than older children and adults. To make sure that your child is getting everything he needs, you might want to consult a nutritionist. Your healthcare provider can probably suggest one.
Toddler nutrition: making their own choices
Getting your toddler to choose which foods they want to eat can provide them with a more satisfying diet, as long as it is well restricted by the parent.
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What to feed a 2-year-old
Learn what foods you should be giving to your two-year-old toddler and what types of food are safe for consumption at this age.
Read moreToddler nutrition: making their own choices
Getting your toddler to choose which foods they want to eat can provide them with a more satisfying diet, as long as it is well restricted by the parent.
Read moreWhat to feed a 2-year-old
Learn what foods you should be giving to your two-year-old toddler and what types of food are safe for consumption at this age.
Read moreToddler nutrition: making their own choices
Getting your toddler to choose which foods they want to eat can provide them with a more satisfying diet, as long as it is well restricted by the parent.
Read moreWhat to feed a 2-year-old
Learn what foods you should be giving to your two-year-old toddler and what types of food are safe for consumption at this age.
Read more