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What Are "Normal" Eating Habits of a Toddler?
By ClubMom Member Stacey, Ann Arbor, MI
Do you ever wonder if your child's eating habits fall outside of the extremes for his or her age group? Does his or her behavior seem too odd to be acceptable? Do you wish your child begged for salad, and always tried whatever you offered? Your neighbor's child is the perfect little eater — so what's wrong with yours? Here are a few things I've learned as a mom and Registered Dietitian that might ease your mind:
1. Consuming only 9 1/2 goldfish crackers over the entire course of the day should not only be considered normal, but expected at one point or another.
2. If your child's not a huge milk-drinker, it's O.K. Cheese and yogurt contain similar nutrition.
3. Some toddlers love vegetables innately, while others just plain refuse them. Continue to attempt to feed them vegetables such as carrots, peas, and broccoli. However, there are wonderful kid-approved fruits that are chock-full of nutrients: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, and cut-up grapes, to name a few.
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