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The Bottle and Beyond
Decoding an Older Baby's Diet
By Teri Brown
"The mineral fluoride is also very important," Steffy says. "It is critical in the formation of your baby's teeth. If your water does not contain fluoride or if your baby is only getting filtered water, the AAP recommends giving fluoride supplements between feeding after 6 months of age. This is prescription only and comes with or without vitamins. If your baby is getting a good supply of breast milk or formula along with their solid food, supplements may not be necessary."
According to Steffy, toddlers 1 through 3 years of age should only have supplements if their doctor recommends it. On average a child needs about 40 calories a day per every inch of height. "Appetites vary for children as they do for adults," Steffy says. "If your toddler is eating a well balanced diet, they will be taking in the vitamins and minerals they need."
Children need to get about half of their daily calories from fat up to about age 2. After that, cut down gradually until they are getting about one-third of the daily calories from fat between ages 4 and 5.
"Those who stay on the bottle sometimes drink large amounts of milk, which can displace more nutrient-dense solid foods," Humenczuk says. "After all, it's easier to drink than to eat, and some curious kids would rather drink, be done and get back to exploring the world. Instead, give them a variety of healthy, colorful foods to explore on their highchair tray. Finger foods work especially well."
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