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Bread for toddlers
Wholemeal bread is a healthy choice for toddlers. Bread with whole grains is better for older toddlers who can chew and grind their food well.
Toddler tips for eating veges
It is very common for toddlers to refuse to eat vegetables, especially as they get older. Keep trying to introduce a variety of vegetables over time.
Babies and toddlers need variety of foods
Babies and toddlers can get all the vitamins (except vitamin D) they need from food.
Whole milk for toddlers
Toddlers should have whole milk (dark blue lid) until they are two years old. Once your child is two, you can start to replace it with reduced-fat milk.
Honey and babies
Babies should be at least 12 months old before they eat honey. Honey can contain bacteria that can make babies sick.
Babies grow and eat more in first year
In the first year babies grow very quickly and they need a lot of food.