How to Feed Toddlers + Threenagers

Check out our favorite tips to feed little ones 16 months to 3 years.

Set the Right Foundation

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Check your mood

Know your role and set yourself up for stress-free mealtimes.

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Stick to a schedule

Learn how to schedule meal and snack zones and why it’s an awesome approach.

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Keep exploring new and familiar foods

Raise an adventurous eater with these tips.

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Set the right environment

Screens off and other mealtime happiness tips.

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Keep food fun

When food is fun kids explore new textures and try new things. Let loose with these tips!

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What is a toddler-portion?

Read on to get an idea of how much is enough and some tips to know when they are full.

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toddler with candy which is ok when raising an intuitive eater

All kids have a little bit of of picky

It’s not you, it’s just a natural part of growing up. Learn what to expect.

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Where can I get help?

Breastfeeding should not hurt. Let’s get you some help if you need it.

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More Strategies for Success

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Tips to raise an intuitive eater

It’s more about the how than the what.

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Try family meals

Make this one a habit for lots of future and present wins.

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toddler playing in dirt a good way to have a healthy microbiome

What does dirt have to do with it?

What you need to know about getting dirty and a healthy gut.

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Tips to pick the right high chair

You’re little one is growing! Make sure your high chair is helping, not hurting mealtime.

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toddler drinking orange juice

How to manage juice

In this one we tell you how we really feel about juice.

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Physical activity guidelines

YES! These exist. Get ready to get moving. 

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How to pack a nut-free lunch

It’s time to get packing. Check out some easy tips on how to pack a nut-free lunch.

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What you need to know about food allergies

2 kids in every classroom has one. Here’s 10 things need to know to be safe and inclusive.

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Snack ideas

We’ve got a 3 part formula to make awesome snacks.

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How to get your toddler to eat more veggies

We’ve got some easy tips to share for successfully feeding toddlers veggies!

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Know your parenting style

Learn how your parenting style impacts how you feed your little one.

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How to cook with your toddler

Toddler chef here we come!

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Troubleshooting Tips

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A Picky Toddler

Go in-depth on picky eating. We’ve got resources perfect for everyone.

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Food Throwing

It happens for a couple reasons. Learn how to assess the situation and make a plan.

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Constipation

We’ve got a 3 “F” method, you don’t want to miss, plus a poop chart!

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Food Allergies

Learn how to take on a new normal and be confident when you feed your little one.

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