Making sure your toddler gets what they need
from their food
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Your toddler's appetite may be a small one, but what they're eating has never been more important. This month, we're covering what makes a good toddler diet, as well how to toddler proof your home.
You and your baby
Month 14 news
Little teeth are beginning to make dinnertimes more fun for your little one and they're also showing a definite preference for one hand over the other. They can most likely feed themselves now too, even if things do tend to get a little messy!
The Expert View
There's nothing more important than giving your toddler the very best start in life. That means giving them a healthy diet, including plenty of variety from all of the food groups so they continue to grow and develop. By now, they should be eating three meals a day and two snacks, as well as their milk drinks.
Your little one is up and about more and more, so toddler-proofing your home is a must. It's amazing where mischievous little fingers can reach, so make sure that plug sockets are covered and that there's nothing that can be pulled off shelves. Invest in safety locks for cupboards too.
SMA® Nutrition has been leading research in baby nutrition for over 100 years and our team of nutritionists have expert understanding of the evolving nutritional needs of young children. SMA® PRO Growing Up Milk is one way to help support your child's nutrient intake in combination with a healthy balanced diet. It has a blend of ingredients tailored to support young children's healthy growth, up until their 4th birthday.
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 a young child's brain.
Immunity
with Vitamins A, C & D to help support the normal function of a child'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 could save £5 off your first
SMA® PRO Growing Up Milk receipt.†
†Possible savings of £40 over six months. Maximum savings depend on the date of joining the scheme and baby's age. Further purchases necessary. Receipts of purchase to be uploaded. Internet access/photo uploading required. Closing date 01/07/2019. This promotion applies only to SMA® PRO Follow-on and SMA® PRO Growing Up Milks 800g.
See www.smababy.co.uk/rewards/ for full details and terms & conditions.
Get some expert help
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: The best way to feed a baby is to breastfeed, as breast milk provides the ideal balanced diet and protection against illness for your baby and also many non-nutritional benefits for both baby and mother. We recommend that you speak to your healthcare professional when deciding on your choice of feeding your baby. Professional guidance should also be sought on the preparation for and maintenance of breastfeeding. If you do choose to breastfeed, it's important to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Infant formula is intended to replace breast milk when mothers choose not to breastfeed or if for some reason they are unable to do so. A decision not to breastfeed, or to introduce partial bottle-feeding, will reduce the supply of breast milk. If for any reason you choose not to breastfeed, do remember that such a decision can be difficult to reverse. Using infant formula also has social and financial implications which must be considered. Infant formula should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label, in order to avoid risks to a baby's health. SMA® PRO Growing Up Milk is suitable for young children from 1-3 years, as part of a healthy balanced diet and it is not a breast milk substitute. SMA® Organic Growing Up Milk is suitable for young children from the 12th month, as part of a healthy balanced diet and it is not a breast milk substitute.
