Toddler Feeding Tips

Offer a wide variety of wholesome foods in a supportive, non-pressured setting and according to a regular, predictable schedule.
Present new foods at least twice a week.
Offer new foods along with old favorites.
Serve small, toddler-sized portions to not overwhelm your child.
Foods should be easy to chew.
Food should be bite-sized.
Toddlers like colorful foods.
Try changing the meal venue---serve lunch in the playhouse, present the snack as an afternoon tea party.
Toddlers enjoy playing with their food; it is a part of learning about it.
Let toddlers help in food preparation.
Grow a vegetable garden.
Eat as a family as often as possible. Kids learn by imitating what they see.

Make food attractive---arrange it in the shape of an animal, a face, etc.
Offer limited choices. For example, ask, "Do you want orange juice or apple juice?" instead of "What do you want to drink?"
Help ensure that they come to the table hungry.
Don't use food to bribe, cure boredom or as a pacifier.
A toddler's eating is erratic and unpredictable, but if viewed over several days, will balance out in terms of average daily needs.