What can I feed my 18 month old for dinner?

What can I feed my 18 month old for dinner?

One- to 2-year-olds should be eating much like you do: three meals per day, plus two snacks. Aim to give your child about three 8-ounce cups of whole milk per day if they don't get calcium from other foods.

How much milk should a 18 month old have a day?

Limit your child's milk intake to 16-24 full ounces (480-720 milliliters) a day. Increase iron-rich foods in your child's diet, like meat, poultry, fish, beans, and iron-fortified foods. Continue serving iron-fortified cereal until your child is 18 to 24 months old.

Why won’t my 18 month old eat?

It's common for toddlers to eat only very small amounts, to be fussy about what they eat, and to refuse to eat at all. There are a few reasons for this: Toddlers' appetites vary constantly because of growth spurts and variations in activity. Toddlers aren't growing as fast as babies, so they need less food.

How much should an 18 month old weigh?

According to the World Health Organization, average weight of an 18-month-old is 23.4 pounds for girls and 24.1 pounds for boys. Average height of an 18-month-old is 31.8 inches for girls and 32.4 inches for boys.

What should I be teaching my 18 month old?

Talk with your toddler: naming and talking about everyday things – body parts, toys and household items like spoons or chairs – helps develop your child's language skills. At this age, you can teach your child that a 'chair' can be a 'big chair', 'red chair' or even a 'big red chair'.