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"As you can see, toddlers need remarkably little food. A typical meal may consist of 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/4 slice toast, a few bites of scrambled egg, and a tablespoon of applesauce. It's not surprising that the most common concern of a toddler's parents is that their toddler doesn't eat enough, especially vegetables. While what the eat may not look like much, keep in mind that toddlers are small and not growing too quickly. "
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Because of their small size and slow growth, toddlers' appetites are small. It's important not to make a fuss if they refuse to eat. They'll eat when they're hungry, and the more you force, the stronger they'll refuse. A toddler's eating is erratic and unpredictable, but viewed over several days, will balance out in terms of average daily needs. So don't worry if on some days she refuses to eat anything, because she will make up for it elsewhere.
And what I REALLY liked was the topic of desserts. Desserts should ONLY be given when your child has eaten his vegetables, kind of thing. And desserts should be nutritious. So instead of ice cream, maybe a yogurt smoothie. Instead of chips, an oatmeal and raisin cookie. Great post!
If the carrots aren't cooked or steamed, I grate them. I won't cut them into little pieces, even. They're too hard and she could easily choke.
Usually, the veggies are cooked, so they're softened up for her.
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