Diet Plan for 2 Year Old Baby
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When your baby reaches 2 years, then it can be told that
your child has achieved another milestone. With the fully grown teething your
child has a transition from its liquid/semi solid food to solid food. Also
children at this age are hyper active and fun making with the complete
exhaustion of energy.
Till now milk and any baby porridge's was a wonderful food
supply which managed all the nutrients for your child. But 2 years is a age
where milk alone cannot feed all the nutrients, many other forms of minerals,
vitamins, proteins are necessary for the healthy growth.
It is really a great job when your child transforms its food
habits from baby food to your normal food. Also it is a tendency of every child to run
away from baby porridge's. They crave for the colorful food that we eat but
really cannot swallow and digest it.
One cup of milk or one fruit is not sufficient; every food
included in your baby’s diet chart should be highly nutritious. Here is a diet
chart with the list of food options to be provided at the regular time intervals.
Early mornings:
Once your child wakes up early in the morning make a regular
habit of drinking half glass of warm water. This is proved to be very healthy
for both children and elders.
Soak 2 almonds and few raisins overnight. Provide these soaked dry fruits along with a cup of milk.
Breakfast:
Healthy breakfast for the start of the day is very
important. Provide one dosa or chapatti dipped with milk/curd and sugar/honey
for breakfast. Boiled Potato sambar is also a good side dish.
Wheat oats or corn flakes too are a healthy start for your
busy schedule.
Brunch Time:
Bowl full of fruits or dry fruits at the brunch time is
quite nutritious. You can even make a salad of sprouts or dal or boiled peas/channa/corn
or any nutritious cereals.
Lunch:
Vegetable filled staple (may be rice or chapatti) is
mandatory. Green leafy vegetables and
dal should be provided alternatively. Your child will also love yogurt rice with garnished vegetables.
Try to prepare with less spices so that your child will
enjoy the meal.
Snack Time:
A cup of hot milk with wheat rusks, or any fresh fruit milk
shakes and vegetable soups.
Easy recipes like vegetable upma or sprouted stir fries
that are highly protein and nutritious are good for snack time.
Dinner:
Dinner again should be as heavy as the lunch. Vegetable or
leafy side dishes for rice and roti, vegetable filled parathas and dal curry is
the good healthy option.
A cup of hot
milk before bed time is very good for the growth and development for your
child.
Though difficult, it is really enjoyable to feed your child.
Feeding healthy in simple words means a big “No” for oily food, fast foods or
any bakery products. But you can provide homemade desserts occasionally. Follow
the diet plan for the healthy growth of your child.
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