Five Ways to Help Toddlers Develop Healthy Eating Habits
By age three, 85 percent of a toddler?s brain growth is complete. In fact, DHA (an omega-3 fat found primarily in fatty fish) supports the normal physical development of the brain and eyes primarily in children under two years of age. Sadly, most foods your little one should be eating (Ever try to feed mackerel to a two-year-old") fall squarely into ?ick? territory.
So what?s a parent to do" For starters, you can add Enfagrow A+ to their diet. This nutritional drink is specifically formulated for toddlers and is packed with 26 nutrients, including DHA. Then, try these five tips to help your toddlers develop healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.
1. Make It Fun
Appealing to your toddler?s sense of whimsy can be as simple as cutting food into shapes with a cookie cutter, or as elaborate as creating edible art. After all, for a two-year old, there is a big difference between nibbling on a ho-hum plate of vegetables (unlikely to happen) and diving into, destroying and devouring a miniature veggie village. It?s going to require some effort ? and a whole lot of Pinterest-ing ? but the end more than justifies the means. Another way to inject fantasy into mealtime is to make it an event. Grab a tablecloth, throw it on the living room floor and, voila, instant picnic! Or take it outside during warmer months for the alfresco experience.
2. Be Sneaky
It is said that a toddler needs to be exposed to a new food at least 10 times before he or she will even try it. So if ...
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