There are several alternatives to cow milk - including coconut, goat, almond, oat, flax, pea, and other nut or plant-based milk. For toddlers, it’s important to offer milk that is a good source of protein and plenty of healthy fats, as well as important vitamins and minerals like Vitamin D, calcium, potassium, and iron. Most kinds of milk are fortified with vitamins and minerals…
Read MoreYou do the best you can to get the nutrients in, but how do you know if your baby is really eating healthy enough? To answer that question, we need a standard for what and how much they should be eating - not just a calorie count. Let’s look at 1) the essential nutrients your pre-toddler needs and what foods are good sources, 2) a sample menu for a day, and 3) signs that your pre-toddler is eating healthy enough…
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