When will my Toddler Stop being a Picky Eater?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Healthy eating habits are set early in life

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.

Good role models at family meals help your developing independent eater

Mealtimes are a great opportunity for the family to come together to share food and enjoy each other’s company. In addition, family mealtimes have benefits beyond happy shared experiences—eating together with family members can teach your toddler healthy eating habits that may last a lifetime.

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.

Did you know? As they reach 12-18 months old, toddlers may be more likely to miss out on several key nutrients.

By the time your toddler is two years old, their eating patterns will be established. That’s why it’s important to think about which foods are on (and off) your shopping list now.

You’re half-awake at 4 am with a wide-awake baby in your arms and wondering if you’ll ever get a full night’s sleep again. Don’t worry, you will. Your baby will eventually learn to sleep through the night. You know this because  you eventually learned to sleep through the night when you were a baby. The tips below will help you and your baby adjust, as will what the Canadian Paediatric Society says about newborn sleep development any time of day ¾ or night!

Wondering what and how much you should be serving at mealtimes? This handy menu planner will make it easy for you to offer your toddler nutritious meals and mini meals that include foods from all the food groups, in age-appropriate serving sizes. Get inspired!

Find out what’s going into the mouths of growing children in different countries around the world and some tips to find the right nutritional balance.

Did you know? Toddlers may get up to 25% of the calories they need from snacks.