Wednesday 27 May 2015

Food for 2-3 years old Baby

Compared to the toddler years, 3-year old kids have smaller stomachs and lower energy needs relative to their size.

They tend to get full on a small amount of food,Hence allow them to follow their hunger cues.Avoid giving him foods that he might choke on.


The active child of this age needs between 1200 and 1600 calories. This plan is based on the food group breakdown for 1400 calories.

Calories1423 kcals
Fat61 g
Protein53 g
Carbohydrate176 g
Fiber24 g


Your child is capable of helping with some meal preparation: scrubbing vegetables, snapping peas, tearing salad greens, and peeling bananas.

                                              

Plan regular meals and snacks with a variety of foods, and let children eat how much or how little they want.

Divide food menu in below sequence at this age.
  • Breakfast
  • Snack
  • Lunch
  • Snack
  • Dinner


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