This is a time of energetic exploration in all directions, with an appetite to match!
Just keeping up with your toddler can be a challenge, particularly as he asserts his blossoming independence at the table.
But parents have always kept a few solutions up their sleeves - and we've quite a few here to help make food fun as well as healthy. There are relatively few foods your toddler shouldn't eat, but a healthy balanced diet, rich in nutrients, is still very important as he grows.
All of which means that exciting times lie ahead - with plenty of choice to explore, and a new pair of willing hands in the kitchen!
It's normal to have lots of questions. Our feeding articles are a good place to start!
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Toddlers want to eat what they want! Here's some advice on getting your own way.
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Read ideas and recipes for your baby's diet - you can even print a handy plan.