Giant leaps in small steps

There is a lot to consider when putting together a healthy meal plan for your toddler. The following suggestions include most of what your toddler will need every day and will make the planning process easier. This is simply a guide - individual toddler needs will vary depending on their activity levels and age.

Eating is an essential human function. Every country and every civilisation has created its own eating habits and cuisine. Teaching healthy eating habits to children is something parents may take for granted but it can sometimes be difficult when everyone has different taste preferences, or your child refuses to eat certain foods. 

Your child has more of calcium in the body than any other mineral. It is present in bones and teeth, and makes them strong. It is also present in blood, muscles and between cells and takes part in muscle contraction, sending messages through the nerves, and release of hormones.