We've gone from milk to mush to solid foods…well is it now time for a proper family meal? This month we look at why a toddler's time at the dinner table can be important for more than just their tummies...
You and your baby
Month 19 news
As if by magic, your toddler may have found another extra gear! If they are walking, their confidence levels may even now have seen them run a little. They may also be pushing or pulling toys around the house too, so be prepared for the odd crash!
The Expert View
Mealtimes are about more than just food. They're a wonderful opportunity for the family to sit together and bond. Not only are they important for their behavioural and social skills, they also encourage good motor skills and eating habits too. Soon their table manners will be better than their Dad's!
Most toddlers love to be independent and do things their own way. They're developing so quickly, after all! Embrace this new attitude by encouraging your little one to do simple tasks for themselves, such as taking off a t-shirt or tidying things away.
Does something smell fishy? Omega 3 is expertly important to your toddler, so try to make sure they get 1-2 portions of oily fish every week. Salmon, mackerel, sardines and fresh tuna make perfect additions to their diet.
If your toddler is enjoying a family mealtime, don't worry about trying to get them to clear their plate. This can lead to food refusal and you don't want them to be anxious at mealtimes.
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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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 20/12/2018. SMA® Organic Growing Up Milk is excluded from this promotion.
See www.smababy.co.uk/rewards/ for full details and terms & conditions. SMA® PRO Toddler Milk will be known as SMA® PRO Growing Up Milk from August 2018. In view of this, receipts for both
SMA® PRO Toddler Milk and SMA® PRO Growing Up Milk are now accepted as part of this scheme.
Get some expert help
You can talk about mealtimes 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 Toddler Milk and SMA® PRO Growing Up Milk are suitable for young children from 1-3 years, as part of a healthy balanced diet and these are 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.
