Feeding my child

By the age of two, your child knows her likes and dislikes and feeding times may become a bit of a challenge for all concerned. This is normal, and as her personality affirms itself so will her food choices. Keep calm and try to find solutions to avoid mealtime wars, and ensure she gets all the necessary nutrients.

Food and eating for my child

Your child's daily calorie requirements will continue to increase as he grows, and during the third year he'll need roughly 50 calories a day for every 500g (1lb) that he weighs. His nutritional requirements will remain the same and he'll need a variety of well prepared foods with sufficient...
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Organizing mealtimes

Your child should be getting quite familiar with the social aspects of mealtimes but don't expect too much from him. It is very difficult for a child to concentrate on eating with a spoon, not spilling the drink, not making a mess and being quiet while eating at the table.
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Possible feeding problems in young children

Even if your child is finicky, there will normally be no major problem for her to eat most of the foods you offer her. However, if there seems to be an unusual refusal or an adverse reaction to a particular food, then it may be worth having a chat to your doctor.
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Eating problems in children

Eating problems in children are changes in eating behaviour that may indicate psychological stress.
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Do you know how much calcium your child needs?

Healthy bones depend on a healthy balanced diet that includes a range of minerals. Calcium is a key and essential element of strong, healthy bones.
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