Whole Health Dietitian
Ages 12 to 18 months:
Whole milk, 2-3 servings of dairy per day
Other dairy (soft pasteurized cheese, full-fat yogurt, cottage cheese)
Iron-fortified cereals, 4-6 servings of cereals & all grains
Other gains (bread, pasta, rice)
All vegetables and fruits, cut up or sliced; cooked, canned, or fresh; ¼ - ½ cup per day
Protein, same as earlier months; can add peanut butter
Combination foods (macaroni and cheese, pizza, casseroles, stews). Introduce one food at a time, allowing at least 3 days before introducing the next food
Use caution with choking hazards (see list)
Toddler should show some of these signs:
Puts everything in mouth
Has more teeth
Starts using a spoon
Picks up objects with thumb and forefinger
Transfers objects from one hand to another
Age 18 to 24 months:
Whole milk, 2-3 servings of dairy per day
Other dairy (soft pasteurized cheese, full-fat yogurt, cottage cheese)
Iron-fortified cereals, 4-6 servings of cereals and all grains
Other gains (bread, pasta, rice)
Dried fruits
All vegetables, cut up or sliced; cooked, canned, or fresh; 2-3 servings per day
All fruits, cut up or sliced; cooked, canned, or fresh; 2-3 servings per day
Protein, same as earlier months; can add peanut butter
Combination foods (macaroni and cheese, pizza, casseroles, stews). Introduce one food at a time, allowing at least 3 days before introducing the next food
Use caution with choking hazards (see list)
Toddler should show some of these signs:
Is self-feeding
Uses words to ask for “more” and say “all done”
Click here for a sample menu for ages 1-3