Toddler Eating & Nutrition

Hearing a doctor tell you that your one-year-old child is underweight may cause you to panic or even question your parenting skills. Chances are, you have done nothing wrong and your child will be...

With busy routines and hectic schedules, it's easy to eat your meals on-the-go. And while you may have never considered it before, having a toddler in the home means that it's time to begin...

We all have a picky eater, some are extremely health and others are just junk food eater! I have one of both! My daughter is such a picky eater but in a healthy way, my one son is a junk food...

Sippy cups and bottles are nice conveniences for feeding babies and keeping clothing clean. However, it is a hassle to have an entire set of drinking devices for just one person in a household. By...

Weaning can be a difficult for both parent and child. It is a time when a child is learning to do without something that has been a part of him/her and is having to develop coping skills necessary...

Flu season is here and pediatricians will tell you it's one of the worst they've seen in decades. Knowing how and what to feed a baby or toddler with stomach flu is essential to minimizing their...

An age old battle between children and adults is over eating health. Many children develop picky eating habits around the age of two. Sometimes this includes a refusal to eat vegetables. These...

Many parents feel a deep connection to their breastfed baby. This connection can be fostered into toddlerhood through extended nursing. Toddlers enjoy the same health benefits as infants, as well...

Eating conflicts are one of the most frustrating things we as parents, go through with our toddlers. Many times, eating conflicts with toddlers can be avoided by simply giving in to their bodies....

Just because your family is growing does not mean that you have to eat all of your meals in your house. Treat yourself to dining out once in a while--Burger King doesn't count. Children of all...

Fiber is an extremely important element in a toddler’s diet. Unfortunately, because many toddlers are picky eaters, is common to have a deficiency. Lack of fiber may lead to constipation...

Good nutrition is of the utmost importance for toddlers. Their tiny bodies grow at an unbelievable pace. They need healthy meals to support their growth but getting your toddler to eat healthily...

Finding out that your child has food allergy can be pretty easy once you know the signs to recognize as a symptom as a food allergy. While each person is different the majority of food allergies...

Picky eaters can turn mealtimes into a disaster by resisting any and all of the food you prepare. In addition to the irritation you feel when dealing with a picky eater, you are concerned whether...

The main reason that a parent chooses to give their child goat's milk is because of allergies to cow's milk. Goat's milk is also used in lieu of cow's milk for infants and children in many...

While most people are somewhat familiar with the FDA's food pyramid, not many parents are aware that the serving sizes shown refer only to adults. For a child, serving sizes are not only...

Feeding a growing child is a challenge. Not only do parents need to worry about providing a balanced diet, but they also need to make sure they are meeting calorie requirements. With too many...

Food allergies are a child's most common reason for visiting a doctor. Experts believe that up to 20 percent of American children suffer from some kind of food allergy, although some cases are so...

Many families go through periods in which their children refuse to eat pretty much anything the parents put on the table. While some children are picky eaters, others simply test their limits by...

Toddlers are notoriously fussy eaters, so cooking meals for them that they will eat and enjoy is often challenging. However, with a little planning and creativity, you can prepare a healthy and...

If your family is now forced to eat at home, because your toddler is out of control at restaurants, you're not alone. Many parents give up the luxury of eating out at restaurants once their child...

A lactose intolerant person does not produce enough lactase, an enzyme in the small intestine, to break down lactose (sugar) found in dairy products. The undigested lactose leads to excess gas,...

Toddlers use up lots of energy and need plenty of healthful foods close at hand to build it up again. Follow these simple steps to keep them happy and healthy without spending all day in the kitchen.