Comments on: Portion Sizes for Toddlers http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/01/portion-sizes-for-toddlers/ Healthy food ideas for super healthy kids Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:19:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Amy http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/01/portion-sizes-for-toddlers/comment-page-1/#comment-10459 Amy Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:05:16 +0000 http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/01/portion-sizes-for-toddlers/#comment-10459 You're welcome Liz. Damaris-if it makes you feel better, you're not alone. I've been most successful when there isn't much to choose from. We had salad and chicken last night and that was it. When they were still hungry, they got more salad. When I offer 3 or more things on their dinner plate, I usually don't get them eating the things I really want them to eat. Same thing when I send a lunch to school. They never eat the carrots, unless the only thing in their lunch is a sandwich, apple and carrots. When I start putting in the granola bar, pretzels, treat, etc.. the carrots always end up in the trash. Well said, Hannah! Thanks for your input! You’re welcome Liz.
Damaris-if it makes you feel better, you’re not alone. I’ve been most successful when there isn’t much to choose from. We had salad and chicken last night and that was it. When they were still hungry, they got more salad. When I offer 3 or more things on their dinner plate, I usually don’t get them eating the things I really want them to eat. Same thing when I send a lunch to school. They never eat the carrots, unless the only thing in their lunch is a sandwich, apple and carrots. When I start putting in the granola bar, pretzels, treat, etc.. the carrots always end up in the trash.

Well said, Hannah! Thanks for your input!

]]> By: Hannah @ Cooking Manager http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/01/portion-sizes-for-toddlers/comment-page-1/#comment-10457 Hannah @ Cooking Manager Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:47:19 +0000 http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/01/portion-sizes-for-toddlers/#comment-10457 The answer is, as much as the toddler decides he wants! (of healthy food) I would say to start with one tablespoon per year of age with each food at a meal (2-3 items), then offer more as needed. Damaris, I suggest leaving desserts other than fruit for special occasions, no more than once a week. Toddlers don't have enough extra room in their stomachs. The answer is, as much as the toddler decides he wants! (of healthy food)
I would say to start with one tablespoon per year of age with each food at a meal (2-3 items), then offer more as needed.
Damaris, I suggest leaving desserts other than fruit for special occasions, no more than once a week. Toddlers don’t have enough extra room in their stomachs.

]]> By: Damaris http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/01/portion-sizes-for-toddlers/comment-page-1/#comment-10453 Damaris Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:53:42 +0000 http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/01/portion-sizes-for-toddlers/#comment-10453 Thanks for this post. I have been really struggling with my son. He is always TOO FULL for healthy food but then wants big portion desserts. I've been really frustrated with him not wanting to eat anything that I make. Thanks for this post. I have been really struggling with my son. He is always TOO FULL for healthy food but then wants big portion desserts. I’ve been really frustrated with him not wanting to eat anything that I make.

]]> By: Liz http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/01/portion-sizes-for-toddlers/comment-page-1/#comment-10452 Liz Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:57:29 +0000 http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/01/portion-sizes-for-toddlers/#comment-10452 Thanks Amy! Thanks Amy!

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