Toddler Tip of the Day

To manage diarrhea: BRAT: Banana, Rice, Applesauce, Toast, Yogurt.

From: A Child grows in brooklyn.com

Breast milk has all the appropriate vitamins and minerals for babies. Best choice of milk for children after age 1 is ‘whole milk.’ It is recommended to switch to low-fat milk after age 2 or 3.
From: FamilyPlanyandLearn.com

Toddlers develop an emotional attachment to food. Do not overfeed your toddler with snackfoods and other unhealthy foods. This will help develop good eating habits for life.
From: YeahBaby.com

For children, who don’t care for milk, add a few drops of food coloring and serve with a straw.
From: MomsOntheMove.com

Introduce one new food at a time. Add another new food after four or five days. Waiting allows the baby to get used to new flavors and allows you to identify any problem foods easily if allergic reactions occur.
From: HelpGuide.org

Feed your kids a healthy meal prior to going trick or treat. Your children will be happier, and it will help reduce the temptation of kids wanting to devour candy from the first trick or treat stop.
From: About.com: Child Care

By 12 months, many pediatricians recommend no more night nursings, because you risk cavities.
From: YourParentingsSolutions.com

If your child is well-rested but is beginning to act up more than usual, make sure it hasn’t been too long since his or her last meal or snack. Your toddler may be hungry without realizing it, and if this is the case, a healthy snack may be all that is needed.
From: essortment.com

Make a variety of healthy foods available. Keep plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grain snacks and healthful beverages around and easily accessible so kids become used to reaching for them when they’re hungry.
From: HelpGuide.org

Self-feeding can begin as early as six months, as soon as baby can pick up bits of mashed potato or banana, well-cooked thin carrot slices or baby peas, or similar soft foods.
From: WCCIP.org