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Meals","introduce-healthy-toddler-meals","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/introduce-healthy-toddler-meals/","/blog/introduce-healthy-toddler-meals/","2020-07-24T19:15:32","2024-06-20T10:06:49","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The toddler years are packed with milestone after milestone. You’ll see your little one learning how to walk and run, how to string words into phrases and how to push your buttons with their newfound independence. Part of this exciting transition is the move away from baby food to “real” table food—giving your growing toddler a taste of what the big kids get to eat! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your little one is \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/how-to-switch-from-baby-food-to-table-food/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">showing signs of readiness to leave Stage 3 behind\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, take advantage of this simple guide for a smooth transition to Nurture Life’s \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy toddler meals\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>What to Order \u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re ordering Nurture Life’s \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toddler meal delivery\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the first time, you might be wondering which meals make the best starter box. The short answer is that every one of our Toddler Meals is nutrient-dense, well-balanced and kid-friendly—so there’s no bad option! All of our meals have been developed by registered dietitians to give your toddler:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proper balance of proteins, vegetables and complex carbs for their stage of development\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience with what \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> food tastes like, including (and especially!) the veggies\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/reduce-sodium-sugar-intake-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely minimal amounts of added sugar and salt\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mix of familiar and new flavors to expand their palate and discourage \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/4-practical-tips-feeding-picky-toddler-new-foods/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eating habits in toddlerhood\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’re extremely selective about our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?currentPage=1&navItem=toddler-1-4-yrs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toddler Meal menu\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because we know—and the research shows—that these early years of eating are critical to a child’s physical growth and palate development. The eating habits, mealtime memories and taste preferences that your toddler develops now will affect their choices for a lifetime! We take that responsibility very seriously.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=introduce-healthy-toddler-meals-20200722\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18082\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Tips for Selecting Your Toddler Meals\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although every Nurture Life Toddler Meal is a nutritional and developmental home run, there \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few recommended ways to choose your child’s meals:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Start with the more familiar.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Serving an already-accepted flavor or ingredient, like mashed potatoes or chicken, will help the transition to table food feel less scary. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Check out our \u003C/b>\u003Cb>meals for picky toddlers\u003C/b>\u003Cb>.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you already know that your little one tends to be picky, try out any meal marked as a \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picky Eater Fav\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—like our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/chicken-bites-with-mashed-sweet-potatoes-green-beans/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delightfully crispy oven-baked Chicken Bites\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Try one new thing at a time.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By alternating new and accepted foods, you can slowly expose your toddler to different flavors, textures, colors and ingredients without overwhelming them.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Order multiples. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that it may take 6–15 times for a child to accept a new food, so you should count on offering the same meals at least a few times. (\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/how-to-freeze-meals-from-nurture-life/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life meals can be safely frozen\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so don’t worry about getting too many! Just stick extras in the freezer until it’s time to try it again.)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Sample Order: \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Toddler Meal Ideas\u003C/b>\u003Cb> for the Week\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here’s what a typical \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toddler meal delivery \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">order might look like. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18525 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Weekly-toddler-meal-schedule-600x1024.jpg\" alt=\"healthy toddler meals\" width=\"600\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Weekly-toddler-meal-schedule-600x1024.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Weekly-toddler-meal-schedule-176x300.jpg 176w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Weekly-toddler-meal-schedule-768x1310.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Weekly-toddler-meal-schedule-900x1536.jpg 900w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Weekly-toddler-meal-schedule-1201x2048.jpg 1201w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Weekly-toddler-meal-schedule-1200x2047.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Weekly-toddler-meal-schedule-scaled.jpg 1501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003Cbr />\nIn this way, each order will build upon the last to create a natural progression of new flavors, textures and food groups for your little one to discover.As you can see, this sample order includes several repeated meals that focus on chicken, a classic kid favorite. As this toddler becomes more accustomed to Nurture Life, the parent can start slowly branching out with their orders. Next week’s box might include the same protein in a new flavor profile (maybe our delectable \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/chicken-biryani/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Biryani\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?) or maybe a totally new protein altogether (like \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lentil Meatballs with Ratatouille\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/teriyaki-salmon-with-rainbow-veggie-rice/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teriyaki Salmon with Rainbow Veggie Rice\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.) \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>When Your Nurture Life Box Arrives\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toddlers are natural explorers, and Nurture Life’s meals are designed to capture their curiosity from first sight. Our meal packaging features whimsical sweet potato cows, cauliflower trees and chicken breast boats—giving your little one an imaginative look into what they’ll soon be feasting on.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toddler meal deliver\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y box arrives, grab your little one for a playful unboxing! Let your toddler look at the meal package and hold it in their hands as you point out and name each illustration. Silly noises and imaginative stories are \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> welcome.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your toddler may not be able to read what’s on the box, but you can still get them thinking about the delicious goodness to come. Use this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.twinkl.com/resource/t-t-2394-editable-plate-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">printable plate template\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have them draw the ingredients of each meal. Then place their handmade plates on the fridge to remind them which meals are upcoming. (You could even let your toddler be a “big kid” and choose their own meal by pointing to the menu!)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to store your Toddler Meals in the fridge once you’re done with the big reveal—our meals are fresh, and need to be refrigerated because we don’t add artificial preservatives to our food.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>During Mealtime\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, here are some tips for serving Nurture Life’s \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy meals for toddlers\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Make your kid comfortable. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High chair or table, make sure your child is seated in a comfortable and familiar environment without distractions. If they have a favorite plate or utensil, bring it out!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Let them explore the food.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Put the meal on the high chair tray or plate and allow your child to experience each different food on their own: playing, smashing, feeling, smelling and tasting!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Cut into pieces if necessary. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some toddlers still rely on their fingers, while others are whizzes with utensils—and both are totally normal! If your child is still learning to handle a fork or spoon, you may need to lend a hand by cutting larger items, like \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/turkey-meatloaf-with-mashed-potatoes-green-beans/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey Meatloaf\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, into more manageable pieces. Start with larger chunks if your little one needs some extra practice with the pincer grasp or utensil. If your child seems to have difficulty stabbing their food, consider offering them a pre-loaded fork to prevent frustration at mealtime. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Pay attention to your child’s reactions. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your toddler may or may not have a great first reaction to the meal, but that’s okay. Make a mental note of any reaction, good or bad, and continue offering and re-offering (and re-offering…) until your child becomes comfortable enough to accept the food. Keep in mind that this is a big transition, and it will likely take time. You’re doing it right!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Don’t worry about a clean plate.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nurture Life’s Toddler Meals are perfectly portioned for kids in this age range, but that doesn’t mean that your child should necessarily eat the entire meal every time. Toddlers are very good at regulating their food intake and stopping when they’re full, so there’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/re-thinking-clean-plate-strategy/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no need to push for a clean plate\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Overwhelmed Toddler? Totally Normal!\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because your toddler seems excited to eat “grown up” food doesn’t mean that mealtime will always go smoothly. (Is \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anything \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perfectly smooth in toddlerhood?) Here are a few additional tips if your little one seems a bit overwhelmed by table food:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Give cues\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Show your child that you love the food by taking a bite yourself—they’ll take cues from you! There’s no need to make a huge show of it; simply take a bite, smile, note how delicious it is and then let your little one react. To encourage a positive relationship with food, try to avoid pressuring your child or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/rewarding-picky-eaters/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offering excessive praise (or any other reward) for eating\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Use a divided plate. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New food might seem less overwhelming when it’s served on a plate with dividers. We recommend starting with this technique but then transitioning away as your toddler adapts—you don’t want them thinking that they can \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> eat foods that aren’t touching.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Take it slow. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that it can take up to 15 times for a child to accept a new food. Especially if your toddler is accustomed to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/finger-foods-vs-pouches/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 3 pouches and purees\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (which tend to be quite sweet), savory flavors and chewier textures may take some extra time. If your little one just won’t eat the greens or won’t touch the meatballs, try a couple more times and then take a few days off. Slow and steady is the best approach!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more picky eater strategies, check out \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/overcome-picky-eating-3-techniques/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these three tips on overcoming picky eating\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>After the Meal\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your little one has eaten their fill, give us your feedback on the meal! You can rate each Toddler Meal from 1–5 stars and include additional notes for future reference when you place your next Nurture Life order. In your next box, consider adding a few of your child’s favorite meals from this week along with new meals to try, as we mentioned in the example order above.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t throw away the meal packages, either! You can make our\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> healthy toddler meals\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work even harder by \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/reuse-packaging-crafts/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repurposing the adorable boxes into drawings, garlands, puppets and more\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Crafting is a great way to get your toddler even more involved in mealtime, building familiarity with wholesome ingredients even when it’s nowhere near lunch or dinner time.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need more \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toddler meal ideas \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or picky eating strategies? Reach out to our child nutrition experts at any time by emailing \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=introduce-healthy-toddler-meals-20200722\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18083\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":132,"__typename":137},{"node":133,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":134,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Introduce-Toddler-Mobile.jpg","MediaItem","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":144},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":143,"__typename":135},"cG9zdDoxODQxNA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/introduce-healthy-toddler-meals/introduce-toddler-to-nurture-life-2/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Introduce-Toddler-to-Nurture-Life-2-880x450.jpg","healthy toddler meals","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":146,"__typename":150},[147,148,149],{"name":34,"slug":35,"__typename":6},{"name":43,"slug":44,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":152,"__typename":246},[153,189,231],{"node":154,"__typename":188},{"id":155,"name":156,"posts":157,"__typename":187},"dGVybTozMzUx","healthy meals for toddlers",{"edges":158,"__typename":186},[159,175],{"node":160,"__typename":174},{"id":161,"slug":162,"categories":163,"title":168,"excerpt":169,"featuredImage":170,"__typename":173},"cG9zdDozMDk2Mw==","toddler-lunch-ideas-daycare-preschool",{"nodes":164,"__typename":150},[165,166,167],{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"Toddler Lunch Ideas for Day Care and Preschool","\u003Cp>Packing food for toddlers as they transition into day care or preschool can be daunting. 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Lara is the owner/founder of FEED—Forming Early Eating Decisions, a nutrition consulting practice specializing in pediatric nutrition and digestive diseases. Lara has over a decade of experience in clinical practice at two of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in the country, Lurie Children’s Hospital and University of Chicago Medical Center. Lara received her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and M.S. and dietetic internship from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Lara truly enjoys the process of eating (and feeding!), from procuring the ingredients at various grocery stores and farmers markets, to organizing her pantry/refrigerator at home to make it easy to select healthy options, to preparing balanced meals with her children. Whether it be a decadent treat to a hearty, home-cooked meal, there is no greater satisfaction for Lara than enjoying food with her family.",{"url":257,"__typename":258},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f9529e44f2106b72c3da8bb75f11fa0d7f564078b974e916a25b5c58e9fa101e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"title":262,"metaDesc":263,"opengraphUrl":126,"opengraphTitle":124,"opengraphDescription":263,"opengraphImage":264,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":265,"opengraphModifiedTime":266,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":267},"How to Introduce Healthy Toddler Meals | Nurture Life","Start table food with healthy toddler meals from Nurture Life! Read our simple tips to transition your little one to freshly made, well-balanced meals.",{"sourceUrl":185,"__typename":135},"2020-07-24T19:15:32+00:00","2024-06-20T10:06:49+00:00","PostTypeSEO",1751870888565]