1. Robbie R. Burns FACS Parenting and Child Development
Feeding Toddlers
Robbie R. Burns
FACS
Parenting and Child Development

2. One through three-year-olds like to feed themselves

3. Self Feeding
1 year olds select finger foods for self feeding.

4. 2 year olds fine motor skills are improving.
They can eat with a spoon and a fork
They like to offer food to other family members
Should be allowed to get up from the table due to short attention span

5. 3 year olds Have a full set of primary teeth Can chew most foods
Caregiver should cut meat and tough foods into small pieces

6. Food preferences Change from day to day
The toddler likes one thing today then tomorrow something different

7. Do not use food as a reward or as a punishment

8. Food habits acquired during early years follow toddlers through adulthood

9. Be aware of hot spots in microwaved food
Food should be stirred to prevent burning a child

10. Provide toddlers with food choices that are not extremely hot or cold
Provide toddlers with food choices that are not extremely hot or cold. Think Safety
Temperature
Hot/cold

11. Avoid giving toddlers grapes, hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, and hard candy to prevent choking.

12. Be aware of food allergies that can become evident with foods such as peanut and dairy products

13. 1 fact for each age age 1 year old 2 year old 3 year old
Toddler proportions
Rewards/punishment
Food allergies
Choking
Microwave safety
Food preferences
Temperature of food
Food habits