Toddlers 1-4 years
All parents want to do their best for their children, and when it comes to their health one of the most important things you can do is to provide a healthy diet.
As soon as they’re capable of eating ‘grown up’ food, make sure you encourage them to eat as wide a variety as possible. In that way, you’ll be giving them a healthy, balanced diet that will ensure they get all the nutrients vital for growth and development, as well as laying down the habits for a healthier lifetime ahead.
- Weaning
- Making the transition from milk to solids is where a lot of healthy eating habits can be established. Read on for tips on making the change as smooth as possible and helping your child on towards a lifetime of healthy eating.
- Omega 3
- Omega-3 oil is one of the 'good' fats to be included in a healthy balanced diet. Found in oily fish like mackerel, salmon and tuna, it’s good for heart health and circulation. There’s even some evidence it can improve concentration and boost children’s intelligence.
- Activity and exercise
- From the moment they can crawl, toddlers and pre-school kids are constantly on the go. Find out how play and activity helps their growth and physical development and gives them a better understanding of the world around them.
- Looking after teeth
- From the very first milk tooth, proper brushing and a healthy diet can keep teeth strong, healthy and bright.
- Picky eaters
- At some point, every toddler has a ‘picky’ phase. Read how you can best deal with it, and how to stop it becoming a more serious problem as they grow older.
- Vegetarian diets
- Toddlers and young children can get all the goodness they need from a 100% vegetarian diet. All it takes is a little thought and forward planning.
- Allergy and food intolerance
- Although still comparatively rare, allergies and intolerance are in the news almost daily. Here’s how you can make sure your child still has a healthy, balanced diet if they’re unable to eat certain foods.