At 1 year of age, solid foods are now the main source of energy and nutrition. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that your baby consume around 1000 calories each day, and half of the calories should come from healthy fats. And while there is a recommended serving size for toddlers, it is completely up to your child to decide how much and if they are going to eat. It is NOT your job to "get" your child to eat. Your job is to offer a variety of foods and set a predictable and consistent mealtime routine. It is very normal for their appetite to fluctuate, so consider their food intake over the course of a week rather than by each meal or day, even. To minimize mess and to make the meal less intimidating, start with small portions and offer more if your child asks. If your baby is growing, following their unique growth curve, and happy, they are eating the amount of food that’s RIGHT for them, even if it’s less or more than the recommendations or what you think they need to be eating