Serving sizes for toddlers

[karensa]

My 13 month old daughter's ped gave us the go ahead to sub Almond milk for cow's milk. I want to make sure that she is getting sufficient fat for brain development so I am going to feed her a Whole 30 with some things like paleo muffins in there. Any thoughts on serving sizes of fats for her age? She loves olives and guacamole, so I can give her those. I can put olive oil on her veggies and I cook exclusively with coconut oil. I just don't want to give her too much or too little. 

[missmary]

the beauty of the meal template is that it scales to fit the person you are feeding. A portion of fat should be the size of her thumb (or two) a portion of protein, the size of her palm (or two).

 

http://whole30.com/downloads/whole30-meal-planning.pdf

[AmyS]

Also, don't worry about the three meals a day with a toddler.  Just let her eat.  

[missmary]

Also, don't worry about the three meals a day with a toddler.  Just let her eat.  

 

Agreed. Toddlers are really good at listening to hunger cues. Offer the template as a minimum, but if she ever seems hungry or wants more, go for it.

[Robin Strathdee]

For fat sources, I'd also suggest introducing things like egg yolks, avocado and home-made mayo instead of muffins

[peacefrog]

I give my baby bone broth without the fat skimmed off it. He loves it. Also meat of all kinds, chopped very small.