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Getting a toddler to eat right can be tricky. You want your child to eat enough, and you want meals to be nutritious, not junk. From wrangling a picky eater to offering key nutrients, get all the answers you need around - what your child NEEDs to EAT & what NOT to EAT, how many calories does a 3 year old need? how much is a 3 year old supposed to weight and more? Check expert's answers against participants parents' questions.
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Hi Puja, My Son Ayaan just turned one on 21st June. By God's grace he is healthy and active child bu....
Hi Puja, My Son Ayaan just turned one on 21st June. By God's grace he is healthy and active child but i would want to know what all is must at this age so that i don't miss on it.
Puja Vasisht
1. Hina,
Now is the time to lay right foundation for eating and other good habits. As for his nutritional needs ensure he is eating a well balanced diet including vegetables, fruits, cereals, pulses, eggs, fish, chicken and enough water. He should now be eating meals with family. This would ensure he is accepting family food more readily.
Hi Puja My son turned one on 15th May this year. I have a couple of questions- 1. How to introduce....
Hi Puja My son turned one on 15th May this year. I have a couple of questions- 1. How to introduce cow's milk? Should we give full fat milk or toned milk? 2. How to give nuts such as almonds, pistachios? 3. Is it safe to give vegetables like- mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini? 4. Need tips for food during travel. Is it OK to give packaged baby food such as Heinz? What are easy to make recipes during travel? Any must have food or supplement or medicine during travel?
Puja Vasisht
2. For a healthy child cow’s milk is not to be diluted. However, if it needs to be diluted mix it with boiled water in 3:1 ratio. For children upto 2 years of age full fat milk should be given if no other problem. Nuts are best powdered and given to the children. If no known allergy, these vegetables can be given, well cooked and mashed, if the child has not started chewing. While travelling use powdered milk because fresh milk may have hygiene problem. If going for a shorter duration you may use packaged products. However, if the stay is longer, it would be better if home cooked food is given. So make the arrangements accordingly. Keep some biscuits, roasted & ground cereals , nuts along with local fresh fruits.
hi Puja, my question is about multi vitamin & calcium supplements for toddlers. although my son was....
hi Puja, my question is about multi vitamin & calcium supplements for toddlers. although my son was a healthy baby at birth(weight was abover average)., we are giving him multivitamin and calcium supplements. now he is 2 yrs & 2 months and still dr advices to continue these supplements. is it really inevitable?
Puja Vasisht
Hi Jayshree,
hi Puja
Puja Vasisht
For calcium needs of your son, please concentrate on good sources of calcium like milk & its products like cheese, paneer, curd. Also sesame seeds and ragi cereal are a good source of it. Ensure enough vitamin D through food sources such as fatty fish, egg yolk, butter, ghee for better absorption of calcium.
okay, what is the right time to be out in the sun for Vitamin D
Puja Vasisht
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
he drinks plain milk right now, is it advisable to move to Horlicks/pediasure etc?
Puja Vasisht
If he is already on supplements,it may lead to toxicity.
okay
Hello Puja, I have 2 year 4 month old daughter..would like to know ,in general , the nutritional req....
Hello Puja, I have 2 year 4 month old daughter..would like to know ,in general , the nutritional requirements for her . Thank you
Puja Vasisht
She needs to have proteins from good sources like eggs, lean meats, fish, milk & products, dals & legumes Calcium from milk & products, Vitamin A from green leafy vegetables, yellow & orange coloured fruits & vegetables, palm oil, egg yolk etc. For iron essential in this stage, whole grains like bajra, bengal gram, soybean, green leafy vegetables would provide in ample.
Hi Puja, can you please give a vegetarian meal plan for 14 months child? Is feeding normal Eggs safe....
Hi Puja, can you please give a vegetarian meal plan for 14 months child? Is feeding normal Eggs safe or Organic is the only option? I am apprehensive to introduce to the non-organic eggs as we hear so much about artificial hormones being injected. Also, how to transition from Milk Powder to Cow's milk? Home remedies when the child doesn't go potty for 2 days or more although he is eating fruits/veggies/protein etc in his daily diet.
Puja Vasisht
After one year of age, if there is no known allergy to egg white, it can be given safely. You may use organic if available.
Puja Vasisht
You can start with one feed of cow's milk and gradually give all feeds from cow's milk.
Puja Vasisht
Give him husked dals like mung, urad, lentils etc. You may also give him dalia once a day. Increase his water intake.
Hi Puja.. My son is just above 2 years old and overall active. I have a few questions a) His daily....
Hi Puja.. My son is just above 2 years old and overall active. I have a few questions a) His daily breakfast (mostly) is a stuff parantha mostly paneer parantha, dal parantha or alu parantha. Is it okay? He really loves his parantha's but I'm concerned that these are fried (in desi ghee) .. but then some say that Kids can digest this all? Second - I want to ensure he gets his DHA and Omega 3 . The only nuts he likes is cashews and sometimes pista. He doesn't eat walnuts and no fish. Is there any other way of providing these supplements? I recently started using canola oil - is that good? I also saw things like bournvita are DHA enriched, should I initiate bournvita in is diet at this age? - Are apples only winter fruits and should not be given in summers? They say these are cold storage apples and hence should not be given - I am not giving any supplements iron/calcium . I only give vitamin d quarterly. Please suggest quick ways to give iron as I feel he may not be getting enough of that (no spinach, no meat) Thanks!
okay
Puja Vasisht
Hi, Parantha can be given without frying in the ghee. Once parantha is cooked just smear the ghee on it.
Puja Vasisht
You may add powdered flaxseeds to his paranthas.
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Canola oil is a good source of omega-3 along with soya oil and mustard oil.
Puja Vasisht
Please consume seasonal fruits as far as possible as they have maximum nutrients and least pesticide.
okay
is it fine to introduce bournvita at this age?
Puja Vasisht
For iron green leafy vegetables, bajra, soybean, chana atta, organ meats are also good sources. Do give him citrus fruits too.
I am sonal ...My son will turn 2 in a month i want to make sure he has whole rainbow of nutrition.......
I am sonal ...My son will turn 2 in a month i want to make sure he has whole rainbow of nutrition....he refuses raw fruit complety ...only eats bannana.As far as veggies he eat in his kichidi...n also eats non vegs.Is it ok if he dont eat fruit...his wght is 9.1 is it normal wght he was 6.9 pounds when born.He looks very lean.He is still on breastmilk only at night ...and cowsmilk in other times...
Puja Vasisht
Hi Sonal you may give him fruits in other forms too like fruit shake, fruit puddings or add to any deserts he likes.
He just ignore anything with fruit even cakes
He dont like sweet
Puja Vasisht
usually a child should triple his birth weight by one year. You may increase his fat intake by adding extra ghee and butter to his diet.
Do u think his wght is normal
Yes...
Should i start any external tablets nutrition
He is active but eats less
Most of the time gas in tummy avoids him frm eating
Puja Vasisht
He is slightly underweight, so increase his calorie and protein intake
Any protein powder u suggest
Protein intakes likes egs
Puja Vasisht
I would suggest you to consult with his pediatric for his external nutrition and gas
Can i gives him egg twice daily or once
Puja Vasisht
protein in the form of egg is good once a day
Hi Puja, my 2 and half year old son is very active but is not keen on eating proper food like roti,....
Hi Puja, my 2 and half year old son is very active but is not keen on eating proper food like roti, subzi or daal rice. We have to continually run behind him and persuade him to eat that however he likes food like pasta, noodles, cheese, french fries etc..I give him mix veg soup twice or thrice in order to ensure he gets to eat veggies..Can you suggest how I can inculcate good eating habits and any plans how I should get him to eat healthy stuff.Please suggest some quick and healthy recipes that I can try for him.It makes me really worried to see him avoid food.
Puja Vasisht
Hi Ashita you can use whole grain pasta with fresh veggies to make it healthier
Hi Puja
Puja Vasisht
To ensure he is eating healthy make sure he eats with the family as children tend to follow what their parents are eating
yes.actually he does not like veggies in his food.have tried giving him fried potatoes or cauliflower
any quick and healthy recipes that you can suggest ?
Puja Vasisht
Also kids like to eat good presentation so include greens like broccoli cucumber reds of tomato and carrots
Hello,I am trying tomconneect to the Live Chat session but can only view the questions here, cannot....
Hello,I am trying tomconneect to the Live Chat session but can only view the questions here, cannot view any video/audio.Can you pls let me how to connect to it
Hello Puja..
Puja Vasisht
Hi soniya!
I have been giving my 2.5 yr old daughter plain milk
just wanted to check how can I add its nutritional value..can I add bournvita etc to milk
someone suggested to put herbal life supplement powder to milk once a day..can I add that for her
she weighs around 13 kgs now
she is otherwise healthy and active..but just wanted to know if giving supplements like herbal life etc will help..
Puja Vasisht
if the flavour of bournvitra increases the acceptability of milk for the child its ok. pls avoid using supplement powders without your peads advice
ok and how about chyawanprash
Puja Vasisht
her weight is fine her age
Puja Vasisht
Suggest you to give her more vitamin C through good food sources like awla
What to do when my 14 months old doesn't go potty for 2 or 3 days? Any home remedies? or any remedy....
What to do when my 14 months old doesn't go potty for 2 or 3 days? Any home remedies? or any remedy at all? He eats fruits/veggies/rice/dal/quinoa/multigrain porridge everyday
Puja Vasisht
hi smitha! if he is not showing any signs of discomfort, then it is ok
Puja Vasisht
normally, a child may go twice a thrice in a day or once in 2 to 3 days as well
Puja Vasisht
in case there is a discomfort and it persists, i would advice you to visit the peadiac
Puja Vasisht
On home remedies - increase his water intake and fiber intake through food sources like whole grain aata, unpolished rice, and daals with husk
Hi puja , My son is 17months old , he is healthy but little low on weight , so can you suggest me w....
Hi puja , My son is 17months old , he is healthy but little low on weight , so can you suggest me what all nutritious food items i can introduce to improve his weight ?
Puja Vasisht
Hi! You may increase his protein intake by giving daals, eggs, milk and products, nuts and seeds
Puja Vasisht
also if he is non vegetarian than pls give chicken and fish
Hi Puja ,, He doesnt like egg much and also not much of non veg ,, so what i can introduce ..
Puja Vasisht
pls do give him carb rich rice and wheat along with potato and banana daily
can i introduce some milk supplements now like horlicks and all
Puja Vasisht
Ideally not below 2 years shikha
and do i also need to give multivitamins ..
Puja Vasisht
if you are giving a balanced diet including fruits and veggies than there is no need to give multivitamins
Can give panner does it constipate baby
Can give panner does it constipate baby
Puja Vasisht
hi sonal
Hi
Is panner ok fr 2yr kid
Puja Vasisht
there is no direct co-relation between paneer and constipation. you may increase the fibre and water intake to avoid constipation
He usually constipates ...spinach..
Puja Vasisht
is fine for a 2 year old
How is spinach best given form
Can i gv flax seed
Anyothet fibre food
Puja Vasisht
For a 2 year old, eating in normal form in veggies is ok, or else give in puriees and add to his cereal/staple
How much flax seeds is allowed
Does wheat chapati increase wght
Puja Vasisht
Yes, you may give him roasted in powdered form , a tea spoon or less
Can i gv ragiin cold season
Puja Vasisht
Dependon the intake and quantity
Puja Vasisht
Ragii can be given in any season
Ok...thanks..
Puja Vasisht
welcome sonal
My 2 and half year son is a fussy eater.Should I give him any multi vitamins etc? Have tried to intr....
My 2 and half year son is a fussy eater.Should I give him any multi vitamins etc? Have tried to introduce egg for him but he does not like the taste.Any thing that I can do so that he accepts eggs.
Puja Vasisht
Hi Ashita!
Hi Pooja
Puja Vasisht
Multivitamins are only to be given under medical supervision
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Eggs can be added to soups,cereals and poancakes
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pancakes
Puja Vasisht
even in desserts which have eggs
ok.Thanks a lot for the guidance
Puja Vasisht
Welcome ashita :)
Hi Puja, whats your take on buffalo milk for 1 year old? Do you think i should introduce now or wait....
Hi Puja, whats your take on buffalo milk for 1 year old? Do you think i should introduce now or wait??? Also pls suggest some food items which can help in weight gain
Puja Vasisht
Hi Hina! Has he taken any other top feed besides your feed before?
I could feed him only for 3 months then he was fully on top feed nestle nan pro
Puja Vasisht
In case he has, then you could introduce buffalo milk
i introduced cow mil when he was 11 mnths
Puja Vasisht
You may dilute in ratio of 3:1 with one part of water and 3 parts in milk
Is groundnut sesame laddos good for 2year..
Is groundnut sesame laddos good for 2year..
Puja Vasisht
Hi sonal - they are good and healthy and good source of protein calcium and iron
He have it about 4in at a time
Puja Vasisht
That's a little high and shall interfere with his other meals
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