Veggies and fruits come next, followed by meat, poultry and beans. Whole grain cereals, breads, yogurt and cheese follow along. Add foods one at a time and follow the child's lead. Feeding toddlers can be challenging with food jags. Just remember food jags are usually short term, so keep offering a variety of foods.
Toddlers can switch from formula or breast milk to two cups of whole milk each day.
Save the low-fat milk for two years of age or older. Toddlers need fat to help their nervous system grow and for the calories fat provides. Appropriate portions for toddlers are one tablespoon of each food offered for every year of age. Copyright 2000, American Dietetic Association. All Rights Reserved.