What to feed baby: 12 - 24 Months

Here is some information from the dairy council

Whole milk, yogurt, cheese : 4 servings/day

• whole milk or yogurt (1 serving is 1/2 cup)
• cheese (1 serving is 1/2 oz)
• cottage cheese (1 serving is 1/4 cup)

Cereal, pasta, rice, bread, muffins, rolls, and/or crackers: 4 - 5 servings/day

• Cereal, pasta, or rice (serving is 1/4 cup)
• Bread, muffins, or rolls (serving is 1/4 piece)
• Crackers (serving is 2 crackers)

Cooked Fruit, Fresh Fruit, or Fruit Juice: 2 servings/day

• Cooked or Juice (serving is 2 Tb/3 - 4 oz)
• Fresh (serving is 1/2 medium)

Cooked or Raw Vegetable: 4 - 5 servings/day

• Cooked (serving is 2 Tbs/4 oz)
• Raw (Serving is 2 - 3 pieces)

Fish, Chicken, Turkey, Beef, Pork, Cooked or Dried Beans, Peas, Egg: 3 - 4 servings/day

• Fish, Chicken, Turkey, Beef, Pork (serving is 1/2 - 1 oz)
• Cooked or Dried Beans/Peas (serving is 2 Tbs)
• Egg (serving is 1 whole)

Things to keep in mind:

• Add cows milk now
• Offer small portions and never force your toddler to eat.
• Food jags are common now. Don't make a big deal out of them
• Respect your toddlers likes and dislikes. Offer rejected foods again.
• Make meals fun and interesting. Serve colorful foods that are crunchy, smooth, or warm
• Toddlers need meals and snacks. Feed your toddler at least three snacks every day

View great links to babyfood websites here