Once you get used to a very typical meal schedule for yourself, it`s only natural for a 15-month-old baby to run out of ideas for meals or even snacks. Nutritional requirements for adults and babies are quite different, and it can sometimes be difficult to find which foods will be enough for both. We are here to support you in this!

HOW MUCH FOOD DO BABIES NEED AT 15 MONTH?

Depending on your baby`s physical activities and metabolism, a toddler`s nutritional requirements stay in the range of 1,000 to 1,400 calories over the first few years. Therefore, breakfast ideas and meal choices need to strike a balance together to provide the baby with proper nutrition.

BEST FOODS FOR A 15-MONTH OLD BABY

1. Meat, beans and peas: Lean meat, chicken and fish are ideal protein types for your baby. 2-4 servings of protein intake is recommended. For babies 12-18 months, 1 portion of meat is 30 gr. Beans and peas are also excellent vegetable proteins. 1 serving corresponds to 2 tablespoons.

1. Vegetables: Some items may still be a bit difficult to chew, they can be boiled or steamed to soften them. Avoid fried vegetables and choose a vegetable variety that gives your baby a wider range of flavors to enjoy. For this month, 1 serving of vegetables corresponds to 1 tablespoon.

1. Grains: Your baby should eat some whole grain foods every day. A quarter of a slice of whole grain bread, 4 tablespoons of brown rice or whole wheat pasta, ¼ glass of dry cereal is 1 serving of cereal for 1-3 years old.

1. Fruits: It is ideal to add a portion of fruit to every meal. For a 12-18 month old baby, 1 portion of fruit corresponds to ¼ glass of fruit.

1. Snacks: While your little one may chew small pieces of cookies or toast, it`s best to avoid serving sugar-heavy items early in life. We suggest you try healthy homemade snack recipes.

1. Fat: Fats are energy reserves that revitalize them. Choose oils that do not contain trans fats. Butter, corn oil, olive oil, hazelnut oil are among the healthy oils you can prefer.

1. Milk: For babies this age, the combination of protein and calcium is extremely necessary as their bones and muscles need to be strong. Be sure to include whole milk, cheese, and yogurt in your baby`s diet. Limit milk intake to 1-2 glasses per day to avoid iron deficiency.

1. Juices: While it`s best for your kids to eat fruit instead of juices, these can still be a great nutritional supplement, but only when freshly squeezed and without any additives. Do not replace water intake with fruit juices.

1. Multi-vitamins: Body composition or family lifestyle can make nutrient deficiencies possible in a baby. Such a scenario should be tackled with a multi-vitamin that can make up for any dietary deficiencies.

1. Oilseeds such as legumes and nuts should also be on the diet list. However, continue to give nuts such as hazelnuts and walnuts by crushing them, not as grainies.

NUTRITIONAL TIPS

1. Allow your baby to eat food prepared for your family, as long as it is not spicy, too salty or greasy.

1. Let your baby feed itself (BLW method).

1. Do not force your baby to finish its meal quickly. During these months, it is normal for the eating period to take up to 1 hour.

1. Do not worry if your baby suddenly changes its eating habits.

1. Observe your baby and try to see what it likes and dislikes to balance its meal schedule accordingly.