Even a drop of breast milk continues to be a miracle for your baby in these months! Studies have found that infants of mothers who breastfed until the age of 2 are less likely to develop diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.

HOW MUCH AND HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE BABY BE FED?

The stomach capacity of a 19-month-old baby is 250-300 ml. It is enough for the baby to take 15 calories a day for every inch of its height this month. For example, a baby who is 90 cm tall should consume 1350 calories per day. Your 18-24 month old baby is now starting to eat like a big kid. Nutrition should be in the form of 3 main meals a day and 2 healthy snacks at 3 hour intervals.

Sample Breakfast:

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NUTRITIONAL TIPS

1. Keep adding variety to the meal plan.

1. Let your baby feed itself.

1. Teach to use a fork with small foods.

1. You can squeeze lemon on the vegetables to enliven the taste.

1. Allow your baby to drink limited water during meals.

1. Don`t stop breastfeeding just to get it to eat.

1. Keep fluids to a minimum at dinner.

1. If your baby is underweight, we recommend waiting until 2 years old for whole wheat bread.

1. Be careful when giving nuts to your baby. You can give it in small pieces in a controlled manner, or you can crush it in a garlic press and add it to your meal with a spoon.

1. Most of the little ones love to walk around through nibbling something in their hands all day long. Set 2 or 3 snack times at the same time every day so that snacks do not overlap with the main meal. The best response to disordered eating habits in babies is to offer them nutritious snacks.

1. Increase your baby`s breakfast alternatives towards the age of 2 years. Getting used to breakfast is very important in terms of acquiring healthy eating habits in school life and adulthood. Take care to have breakfast with your baby on holidays and weekends by offering different alternatives.

1. Creating an effective meal plan for your baby that provides the nutrition it loves and needs will be a great investment in its health. It`s also a good idea to find easy-to-prepare dinner ideas for ordinary occasions and save complex recipes as a celebration for weekends or holidays.