Most toddlers need to eat 3 meals plus 2-3 snacks spaced 2-3 hours apart (older children can go longer). It's so important to set an eating schedule that works best for your family and stay consistent. You can be flexible but don’t want to be too loose. Also, remember that every child is different. My 4 year old son has never been much of a snacker and is perfectly fine with 3 meals and one snack. Yours might need one in between each meal. Find a feeding structure that works for you. Here's our past and current mealtime schedules to help get you started. Having a consistent and predictable eating schedule makes all the difference! Children thrive on routine and predictability so let's give it to them!