Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters. Not a parent exists that hasnt worried about their toddlers eating habits at one time or another.
Some worry their toddlers arent eating enough, others worry that their toddlers are eating too much, and still others worry that their toddlers arent eating a wide enough variety of different foods.
The good news is that if you do things right, you can set your toddler on a path to good eating indefinitely.
How do you do it?
First and foremost, know that when it comes to eating most toddlers are just learning about food, and just starting to develop habits.
You dont want to force food on your toddler at any time, or suggest that they clean their plate or take just one last bite of anything.
Why? This may set them up for a lifetime of food struggles.
Rather, the best way to support good eating habits is to have available at all times a variety of healthy foods in your home.
Generally as long as toddlers eat one or two items from each food group within a 2-3 day time frame, they are doing well.
Here are some other things you can do to encourage healthy eating habits:
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