Mealtime suggestions for parents

Some things to keep in mind and suggestions include:

• Be a role model by eating a healthy, balanced and varied diet.
• Remember that toddlers need small meals and regular snacks.
• Don’t’ worry too much - a toddler’s appetite and food intake can vary daily.
• Offer small serves and give more if needed.
• Serve the same foods as the family eats.
• Serve a new food with one your child likes.
• Be patient and keep offering new foods, even if they are rejected at first.
• Assume your child will like new foods.
• Let them tell you they’re full, and don’t force a child to finish all food on their plate.
• Remove food after 20 minutes if your child has lost interest.
• Offer new foods in a relaxed environment.
• Don’t use food as a reward, pacifier or punishment.
• Use mealtimes to give some nutrition education to your toddler.

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