10 steps to successful family mealtimes

As you probably already know, toddlers are incredibly active and energetic! For their body size, toddlers need to make every bite count with nutritious meals and snacks.

His ability to grasp now means your child will be easily picking up his food with two to three fingers instead of his entire hand.

Healthy eating habits are set early in life

Good role models at family meals help your developing independent eater

Does your little one want plain pasta for dinner every night? Or refuse to eat anything green? Here are some ways to make sure your fussy eater is getting enough variety in their diet.

By one year of age, your little one should be eating a variety of foods from the four food groups in Canada's Food Guide. He’s likely discovering new tastes, textures and skills. As he continues to grow, new food challenges may arise. Variety becomes more important and eating as a family takes centre stage.

Your toddler has come a long way since that first spoonful of puree went in (and probably came straight back out again!). Knowing what to expect from your toddler developmentally can help make family mealtimes more pleasant for the whole family. Here’s how you can help continue their journey towards becoming an independent, healthy eater.

Got a hungry toddler? Here are some hunger and fullness cues to watch out for during your toddler's development.

Look back at the healthy habits you’ve encouraged, which have helped your toddler grow so far, and look forward to the exciting developments to come.

Did you know? Being a good role model is the most effective way to get your toddler to try new food.

Many children are afraid to try new foods, preferring to eat foods they are used to!

During your baby’s First 1000 Days you have encouraged many healthy habits, so don't let your guard down now! Here are 10 healthy habits to keep practicing.

It’s difficult to find well-balanced meal ideas every day for your toddler. To help you, we’ve got a selection of toddler recipes, which can be adapted to the specific age and developmental stage of your toddler.

Looking at your child now, it’s hard to imagine the tiny new born you brought home from the hospital who did little more than feed, sleep, and fill diapers. They’ve come a long way and their second year will be an exciting time of developmental firsts. Get ready to be amazed by new skills that will have you beaming with pride (and reaching for your camera!).

By now your toddler is really getting the hang of self-feeding. And you're probably used to messy mealtimes!

Can you believe your little one is almost two years old? Your toddler is changing all the time now and probably already has some favourite games. As their second birthday approaches, you’ll notice their skill levels increasing, from coordinating their movements to communicating  their desires—and they may have a language explosion too! 

You want to serve your little foodie the best in infant nutrition. What you don’t want are bugs in her food—yuck!

Learning how to read this food label will help you choose healthy, whole-grain options, with plenty of fibre, for your little one.

Even with a well-established regular bedtime routine, there may be times when your toddler’s sleep is disrupted. Try these ideas to help deal with some of the common causes so you and your little one can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.