How To Feed Your Toddler The Right Way (Obviously, There Is One.)

 

Some people say that toddlers are finicky eaters, but that's just not true. Simply follow this Toddler Food Pyramid, and you'll have no problems at mealtime: 

 

 

Another good way to make sure your toddler is getting everything they need to eat in one day is to think about their daily food intake like a rainbow. Just make sure they get at least one food item for every color of the rainbow, and you're the best parent ever!

Here's a great example of a Rainbow Day:

 

 

 

Enjoy feeding your toddler. And remember to keep these guidelines handy, as they'll be useful again as a college mealtime guide.

 

 

Comments

[Abbey]

Here's something they never told me: when your kid likes vegetables, you change about five dirty diapers a day. Not. Worth. It.

[Betch]

You change your baby's diaper more than three times a day? Props.

[Michelle]

So you're saying that boogers and dirt are NOT a significant source of nutrition?

[betch]

@Michelle Dirt, boogers and bathwater are all important staples of a toddler's diet. Let's assume dirt and boogers fit under the goldfish category as an alternative snack and that bathwater fits under the apple juice category as a legitimate sub.