How to feed a two-year-old baby

Here is an introduction to feeding methods for two-year-old babies. A two-year-old baby will grow more than a dozen teeth, and his digestive system is not yet mature, so he cannot be fed adult food at this time. Because babies have different physiological characteristics and nutritional methods, we should pay more attention to maintaining a balanced diet for them. The following is the method of feeding a two-year-old baby that I would like to introduce to you.

1. The baby's stomach capacity is limited, so it is better to eat small meals frequently. Before the age of 18 months, you can give your baby two snacks in addition to the three meals, and the snack times can be in the afternoon and at night; after the age of 18 months, reduce it to one snack in the three meals, and the snack time can be in the afternoon. However, when adding snacks, you must pay attention to the following: first, the snacks should be moderate, not too much; second, the time should not be too close to the main meal so as not to affect the appetite for the main meal. You must not give your baby snacks at will, otherwise it will cause nutritional imbalance over time.

2. Eat more vegetables and fruits. One of the main sources of nutrition for babies every day is vegetables, especially orange-green vegetables, such as tomatoes, carrots, rapeseed, bell peppers, etc. You can process these vegetables into fine and soft chopped vegetables, stir-fry and season them, and mix them with rice to feed your baby. It should be noted that babies should also eat fruits, but fruits cannot replace vegetables. Babies aged 1 to 2 years old should eat a total of 150-250 grams of vegetables and fruits every day.

3. Consume animal and plant protein in moderation. Meat, fish, beans and eggs contain a lot of high-quality protein. You can use these foods to make dumpling soup, or feed your baby easily digestible foods such as minced meat, fish balls, tofu, and egg custard. Babies aged 1 to 2 years old should eat 40-50 grams of meat, 25-50 grams of soy products, and 1 egg every day.

4. Milk is rich in nutrients, especially calcium, which is easy for babies to absorb. Therefore, milk is still an indispensable food for babies during this period, and 250-500 ml of intake should be ensured every day.

5. Eat both coarse grains and fine grains to avoid vitamin B1 deficiency. The staple foods can be soft rice, porridge, small steamed buns, small wontons, small dumplings, small buns, etc. It doesn’t matter if you don’t eat too much. The daily intake is about 150 grams.

The above is the feeding method for two-year-old babies that I introduced to you. However, if a two-year-old baby is picky about food, it is recommended that he or she go to a regular hospital for treatment first. The above methods can be used to stimulate children's appetite. Care for your baby's healthy growth