What
- This is the parent and caregivers role first and then the child’s role
- Serve the same food to all family members
- The child then decides which foods of those offered that they will eat
Where
- This is the parent and caregivers role
- Enjoy a sit-down family meal with no TV, cell phones or computers
When
- This is the parent and caregivers role
- 3 meals at around the same time with 2-3 snacks a day
How Much
- This is the child’s role
- Never force a child to clean their plate. Never bribe them with food
- Children sometimes eat lots of food and sometimes eat only very little. Let them follow their bodies cue and decide when they are full
For more information about nutrition for babies and children contact Jill, Nurture The Future's Registered Dietitian at [email protected]