Portioning Food by Age, 6 – 36 Months

As parents and caregivers, it’s our job to prepare healthy, well-balanced meals for our children. We plan, we prep, and we cook, but then comes the hardest part: Portioning. How do we know how much food to serve? If we serve too little, will they go hungry? If we serve too much, will we teach overeating?

It’s common to worry about how much or how little to feed your child, but these simple guidelines should put your mind at ease.

Portioning by Age, Step 1
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Portioning by Age, Step 3