Nutrition and good eating habits are the building blocks of a healthy toddler diet, and knowing what foods to avoid helps a parent make beneficial food decisions. Before a child is 3 years old, he may be unable to chew some foods adequately and...
If you have a 2-year-old, you may frequently hear the word "no" coming from your child as he refuses to do as you ask or looks at new foods with suspicion. Even if he normally eats whatever you put on his plate, there may be times when he exhibits...
Virtually all toddlers experience bouts of diarrhea, which can be caused by infections, food intolerance, parasites, antibiotics and even by drinking too much juice. Most cases of diarrhea are mild and can be treated in just a few days with home...
In the first year of your baby's life, she went from breast milk to cereal and even started eating some regular table food. It seemed like your feeding worries were just about over when she reached her first birthday, but there are still some...
Most toddlers want to be involved with whatever their parents are doing, including meal preparation. Involving your children with the food they eat can lead to healthy eating habits, but not all food is suitable for toddler participation. Let your...
The transition from baby foods to grown-up foods can be an exciting yet challenging time for your toddler and yourself. With a lack of teeth and getting used to the concept of regular foods, your child may exhibit a decrease in appetite....
As your toddler starts to transition from purees to whole foods, choking can be a concern. In addition to ensuring your child’s food is cut or torn into small enough bites, you also should teach him to chew thoroughly and properly, such as...
When your child enters toddlerhood, you may find yourself in a power struggle over getting him to eat healthy foods. To encourage healthy eating habits for the rest of his life, present him with nutritious food choices. Toddlers are notoriously...
Your child is ready and eager to pick up bite-sized pieces of food as he grows into a toddler. While it's fun to watch him try new foods, concern about choking can be stressful. You can minimize the risk of choking by choosing the right finger...
A toddler can develop an upset stomach after eating spoiled food, in response to an infection or as a reaction to motion sickness or overeating. No matter what the cause, dealing with a child who doesn't feel good puts stress on everyone in the...
There are many times when you will need to understand which foods will help your toddler have healthy bowel movements. Diet strongly impacts your child's regularity, and can have a huge effect on his health. Manipulation of diet can alleviate...
If your toddler develops itchy, red skin around her mouth after eating certain fruits and vegetables, she may be experiencing oral allergy syndrome. Certain foods can trigger an allergic reaction related to hay fever, or seasonal allergies. Oral...
Proper nutrition is crucial for a child's mental and physical development, in particular during the first three years of his life. If your pediatrician finds your toddler isn't growing at a healthy rate and has ruled out other health concerns, he...
Artificial food dyes, like red No. 40 and yellow No. 6, create bright colors in many kid-friendly foods from macaroni and cheese to candy-coated chocolates. You'll find food coloring in a variety of foods that you may feed your toddler, including...
Soy is one of the most common food allergens among toddlers, and many will outgrow a soy allergy by age 3, according to Mayo Clinic. The symptoms of a soy allergy can be mild, life threatening or anywhere in between. They can include, rash,...
Croup is swelling of the trachea and larynx. It can be caused by a virus, allergies or change in night temperature. Children younger than 3 are most at risk due to their narrow airways, according to KidsHealth. Croup can start suddenly. A...
Sometimes, your toddler can develop loose, watery stools for one to weeks for no apparent reason. If you are concerned about your toddler's diarrhea, call your pediatrician for further evaluation. Diarrhea is not a condition but rather a symptom...
A milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children, according to MayoClinic.com. Milk contains two types of protein: casein and whey. Casein is the solid part of the milk, or curd, and whey is the liquid part. A toddler...
Switching your child's diet from liquids to solid food will be an adventure for the entire family. At this stage, your little one is strengthening his motor skills and hand-eye coordination, so there is likely to be a mess where your toddler eats....
Feeding 1-year-olds can be exciting and frustrating. Between age 1 and 2, children explore the textures and flavors of solid foods, and develop food preferences that will last a lifetime, notes KidsHealth from Nemours. Young toddlers also enjoy...
Because the body of a toddler is still growing, many functions, including the immune and digestive systems, are still in development. As a result of these constant changes, toddlers commonly experience digestive discomfort and even spit up...
Feeding a toddler can be challenging, but providing him with a balanced diet ensures that he will obtain the necessary nutrients for proper growth and development.
Breakfast refuels the body after a night's sleep and restarts the body's metabolism for the day ahead. According to KidsHealth.org, children who eat a healthful breakfast eat fewer total calories during the day, are more likely to participate in...
Parents never want to see their child feeling uncomfortable. If your toddler's face is constantly itching, the irritating, unpleasant sensation may leave her cranky, easily frustrated and prone to tears. By figuring out what is causing your...
At 15 months, your child can virtually eat everything you eat. However, it is important to make sure that your toddler is obtaining the adequate amount of calories and vitamins. Healthy foods should be encouraged at this age. This will help your...
For the first six months of life, your baby's diet should consist only of breast milk or infant formula. The World Health Organization recommends not giving younger babies any other foods or liquids during the first six months, except for...
Many toddlers seem to get one illness after another, and your toddler's doctor may prescribe antibiotics to fight an infection. When your toddler is taking antibiotics, you can help her recover more quickly by providing a nutritious diet and...
Whether your sick toddler has a cough, a cold, an upset stomach or a fever, it's cause for concern. While you might rely on chicken soup and orange juice as an adult, you may wonder if there are foods that are off limits for children between the...
If your toddler is experiencing the stomach flu, he is suffering from the inflammation of the lining of his digestive tract caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms of the flu include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and chills....
