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Possible tweet/caption: Bump up your toddler's fruit and veggie consumption by letting them choose between 2 healthy snacks.
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Possible tweet/caption: #DYK? Babies may need to try a food 10 to 15 times over several months before they accept it.
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Possible tweet/caption: #DYK? Sugary drinks add unneeded calories to a baby's diet and can harm her teeth.
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Possible tweet/caption: #DYK? Relying on feeding every time a baby cries can set her up for unhealthy habits later on.
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Possible tweet/caption: Try to stay calm at mealtimes — even when your baby makes a mess! Get more tips for success http://bit.ly/2wWCCwr #ResponsiveFeeding
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Possible tweet/caption: Pregnant? Keep eating a variety of healthy foods to nourish your growing baby and expose him to lots of flavors.
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Possible tweet/caption: Keep fruits and veggies as part of your child's diet, especially when they begin to self-feed.
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Possible tweet/caption: Does your toddler think vegetable = potato? Try other choices: http://bit.ly/2xC4Nha #ToddlerTips
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Possible tweet/caption: There are ways to avoid picky eating? That's music to a parent's ears.
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Possible tweet/caption: Does your toddler reach for sweets at snack time? Offer him fruits and veggies instead: http://bit.ly/2eJ3rJG #ToddlerTips
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Possible tweet/caption: #DYK? Babies and toddlers learn best from real-life interactions with adults, not screens! #ToddlerTips
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Possible tweet/caption: Once your child starts solid foods, make sure to feed him plenty of foods with iron.
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Possible tweet/caption: You already know your toddler has a lot of energy - so be sure to give her lots of ways to use it! #ToddlerTips
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Possible tweet/caption: Eating healthy includes paying attention to hunger and fullness. Help your child listen to their body by keeping TV-time food-free.
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Possible tweet/caption: DYK? Food advertising is a powerful force and can impact children's food preferences and eating behaviors.
Last Updated
04/05/2022
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics