Many toddlers have small stomach capacities so it is very necessary in selecting your toddlers food. When possible offer foods that satisfy more than one nutritional requirement.

The closer we stick to natural food chain, the better, foods that remember their roots are more likely to have retained nutrients select food be it fruits or vegetables that are fresh rather than highly processed carved or often cooked.

Feeding a toddler can be tricky. Here are the basic dietary requirements in servings of everyday foods. Small servings for small appetite.

Proteins foods :
A Toddler requires about four toddler servings of proteins totaling around 22gms. to 25 gms.
One Toddler serving equals any of the following
1 egg or 2 egg whites.
1 ounce fish, meat, poultry
2 ounce / 55 gms
3 tbsp. cottage cheese

Calcium food :
A toddler requires four toddler servings. One toddler serving equals any of the following :
150 ml / 5 ounce milk
60 ml yogurt
30 gm cheese
85 gm / 3 ounces of tofu
75 gm cooked broccoli

Vitamin C Foods :
A toddler requires two toddler servings. One toddles servings equals any of the following :
1/3 large Mango
1/4 large Guava
45 gms Papa
50 ml or 2 ounce of orange Juice
20 gms broccoli
1 small Tomato

Iron rich foods :
A toddler requires one toddler servings. One toddler serving equals any of the following :
25 gms Soyabeans
20 gms Spinach
20 gms Dried Fruits
2 dry figs
2 dates


Variety is the spice of life
A truly varied diet not only offers the best nutrition but minimizes the potential exposure to food hazards. By introducing variety early may help to expand a toddlers dieting repertoire.

Most Mothers seems to be worried, am I given the child enough food or what should I give him for breakfast or lunch. Here is a simple toddler menu the servings mentioned all what an average toddler can be expected to consume.