Welcome to your 16 month email! This week, we'll be telling you all you need to know about protein in those crucial toddler years, plus the surprising thing you didn't know about this important nutrient...
You and your baby
Month 16 news
Well hello there, little chatterbox! Your little one has probably mastered a few words and as a result won't stop saying them. If your toddler isn't quite there yet, don't worry. They'll pick up language soon enough and then you won't be able to stop them gabbling!
The Expert View
Protein is so important for your little one, but did you know it's quite easy for toddlers to get more than they need for growth and development? In fact, the average 1-3 year old is getting too much protein – and there is some evidence to suggest that an excess in early life can lead to being overweight later on. Mince, eggs and baked beans are good sources of healthy protein.
Toddler portions can be confusing – and it can be hard to keep up with what's in your little one's bowl and what's on the floor! To make it easier, we've created our portion guide. It covers all the major food groups and gives the ideal amounts in actual meals.
If your toddler is a vegetarian, beans, lentils and dried fruit are good sources of iron. Give them to your little one along with a beaker of orange juice – the vitamin C will help them absorb more iron.
SMA® Nutrition have been leading research in baby nutrition for over 100 years and have produced a range of growing up milks, from 12 months+, expertly developed with nature in mind to help support babies' unique nutritional needs.
Growth
With vitamin D and calcium to support the normal growth and development of bones. Omega 3 & 6† and iodine to help support normal growth.
Development
With iron to help support normal cognitive development in baby's brain.
Immunity
With vitamins A, C & D to help support the normal function of a baby's immune system.
* The beneficial effect of essential fatty acids is obtained with a daily intake of 10 g of Linoleic acid and 2 g of
α-linolenic acid.
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You can talk about toddler nutrition or anything else that's on your mind with expert mums. Our Careline team are available 24/7 via our live chat, by phone and by email. Remember, we're always on hand to help.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breast milk is best for babies and breastfeeding should continue for as long as possible. SMA® PRO Growing Up Milk is suitable for young children from 1-3 years, SMA® ORGANIC Growing Up Milk and SMA® ADVANCED Growing Up Milk are suitable for young children from the 12th month, as part of a healthy balanced diet and these are not a breast milk substitutes.
