Nutrition needs for toddlers: Nutrition Guide for Toddlers (for Parents)

Nutrition Guide for Toddlers (for Parents)

Nutrition Through Variety

Growth slows somewhat during the toddler years, but nutrition is still a top priority. It’s also a time for parents to shift gears, leaving bottles behind and moving into a new era where kids will eat and drink more independently.

The toddler years are a time of transition, especially between 12–24 months, when they’re learning to eat table food and accepting new tastes and textures. Breast milk and formula were perfect for your child as an infant, but now it’s time for toddlers to start getting what they need through a variety of foods.

How Much Food Do They Need?

Depending on their age, size, and activity level, toddlers need about 1,000–1,400 calories a day. Refer to the chart below to get an idea of how much your child should be eating and what kinds of foods would satisfy the requirements.

Use the chart as a guide, but trust your own judgment and a toddler’s cues to tell if he or she is satisfied and getting adequate nutrition. Nutrition is all about averages so don’t panic if you don’t hit every mark every day — just try to provide a wide variety of nutrients in your child’s diet.

The amounts provided are based on the MyPlate food guide for the average 2- and 3-year-old. For kids between 12 and 24 months, the recommendations for 2-year-olds can serve as a guide. But during this year, toddler diets are still in transition. Younger toddlers may not be eating this much — at least at first. Talk with your doctor about specifics for your child.

When a range of amounts is given, the higher amount applies to kids who are older, bigger, or more active and need more calories:

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Milk Matters

Milks is an important part of a toddler’s diet. It provides calcium and vitamin D to help build strong bones. Toddlers should have 700 milligrams of calcium and 600 IU (International Units) of vitamin D (which aids in calcium absorption) a day. This calcium need is met if kids get the recommended two servings of dairy foods every day. But those servings provide less than half of the necessary vitamin D, so doctors often recommend vitamin D supplements. Your doctor will let you know if your toddler needs a supplement.

In general, kids ages 12 to 24 months old should drink whole milk to help provide the dietary fats they need for normal growth and brain development. If overweight or obesity is a concern — or if there is a family history of obesity, high cholesterol, or heart disease — talk to your doctor to see if reduced-fat (2%) milk may be given. After age 2, most kids can switch to low-fat (1%) or nonfat milk. Your doctor can help you decide which kind of milk to serve your toddler.

Some kids may reject cow’s milk at first because it doesn’t taste like the familiar breast milk or formula. If your child is at least 12 months old and having this difficulty, mix whole milk with some formula or breast milk. Slowly adjust the mixture over time so it becomes 100% cow’s milk.

Some kids don’t like milk or cannot drink or eat dairy products. Explore other calcium sources, such as calcium-fortified soy beverages, calcium-fortified juices, fortified breads and cereals, cooked dried beans, and dark green vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, and kale.

Meeting Iron Requirements

Toddlers should have 7 milligrams of iron each day. After 12 months of age, they’re at risk for iron deficiency because they no longer drink iron-fortified formula and may not be eating iron-fortified infant cereal or enough other iron-containing foods to make up the difference.

Cow’s milk is low in iron. Drinking a lot of cow’s milk also can put a toddler at risk for iron deficiency. Toddlers who drink a lot of cow’s milk may be less hungry and less likely to eat iron-rich foods. Milk decreases the absorption of iron and also can irritate the lining of the intestine, causing small amounts of bleeding and the gradual loss of iron in the stool (poop).

Iron deficiency can affect growth and may lead to learning and behavioral problems. And it can lead to iron-deficiency anemia (too few red blood cells in the body). Iron is needed to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. Without enough iron and red blood cells, the body’s tissues and organs get less oxygen and don’t work as well as they should.

To help prevent iron deficiency:

• Limit your child’s milk intake to about 16–24 ounces a day (2 to 3 cups).
• Serve more iron-rich foods (meat, poultry, fish, enriched grains, beans, tofu).
• When serving iron-rich meals, include foods that contain vitamin C (like tomatoes, broccoli, oranges, and strawberries), which improve the body’s iron absorption.
• Continue serving iron-fortified cereal until your child is 18–24 months old.

Talk to your doctor if you’re concerned that your child isn’t eating a balanced diet. Many toddlers are checked for iron-deficiency anemia, but never give your child a vitamin or mineral supplement without first discussing it with your doctor.

When, What, and How to Introduce Solid Foods | Nutrition

For more information about how to know if your baby is ready to starting eating foods, what first foods to offer, and what to expect, watch these videos from 1,000 Days.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend children be introduced to foods other than breast milk or infant formula when they are about 6 months old.  Introducing foods before 4 months old is not recommended. Every child is different. How do you know if your child is ready for foods other than breast milk or infant formula? You can look for these signs that your child is developmentally ready.

Your child:

• Sits up alone or with support.
• Is able to control head and neck.
• Opens the mouth when food is offered.
• Swallows food rather than pushes it back out onto the chin.
• Brings objects to the mouth.
• Tries to grasp small objects, such as toys or food.
• Transfers food from the front to the back of the tongue to swallow.

What Foods Should I Introduce to My Child First?

The American Academy of Pediatrics says that for most children, you do not need to give foods in a certain order. Your child can begin eating solid foods at about 6 months old. By the time he or she is 7 or 8 months old, your child can eat a variety of foods from different food groups. These foods include infant cereals, meat or other proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, yogurts and cheeses, and more.

If your child is eating infant cereals, it is important to offer a variety of fortifiedalert icon infant cereals such as oat, barley, and multi-grain instead of only rice cereal. Only providing infant rice cereal is not recommended by the Food and Drug Administration because there is a risk for children to be exposed to arsenic. Visit the U.S. Food & Drug Administrationexternal icon to learn more.

How Should I Introduce My Child to Foods?

Your child needs certain vitamins and minerals to grow healthy and strong.

Now that your child is starting to eat food, be sure to choose foods that give your child all the vitamins and minerals they need.

Click here to learn more about some of these vitamins & minerals.

Let your child try one single-ingredient food at a time at first. This helps you see if your child has any problems with that food, such as food allergies. Wait 3 to 5 days between each new food. Before you know it, your child will be on his or her way to eating and enjoying lots of new foods.

Introduce potentially allergenic foods when other foods are introduced.

Potentially allergenic foods include cow’s milk products, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. Drinking cow’s milk or fortified soy beverages is not recommended until your child is older than 12 months, but other cow’s milk products, such as yogurt, can be introduced before 12 months. If your child has severe eczema and/or egg allergy, talk with your child’s doctor or nurse about when and how to safely introduce foods with peanuts.

How Should I Prepare Food for My Child to Eat?

At first, it’s easier for your child to eat foods that are mashed, pureed, or strained and very smooth in texture. It can take time for your child to adjust to new food textures. Your child might cough, gag, or spit up. As your baby’s oral skills develop, thicker and lumpier foods can be introduced.

Some foods are potential choking hazards, so it is important to feed your child foods that are the right texture for his or her development. To help prevent choking, prepare foods that can be easily dissolved with saliva and do not require chewing. Feed small portions and encourage your baby to eat slowly. Always watch your child while he or she is eating.

Here are some tips for preparing foods:

• Mix cereals and mashed cooked grains with breast milk, formula, or water to make it smooth and easy for your baby to swallow.
• Mash or puree vegetables, fruits and other foods until they are smooth.
• Hard fruits and vegetables, like apples and carrots, usually need to be cooked so they can be easily mashed or pureed.
• Cook food until it is soft enough to easily mash with a fork.
• Remove all fat, skin, and bones from poultry, meat, and fish, before cooking.
• Remove seeds and hard pits from fruit, and then cut the fruit into small pieces.
• Cut soft food into small pieces or thin slices.
• Cut cylindrical foods like hot dogs, sausage and string cheese into short thin strips instead of round pieces that could get stuck in the airway.
• Cut small spherical foods like grapes, cherries, berries and tomatoes into small pieces.
• Cook and finely grind or mash whole-grain kernels of wheat, barley, rice, and other grains.

Learn more about potential choking hazards and how to prevent your child from choking.

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Feeding Chart, Meal Ideas, and Serving Sizes

Experts explain how to provide toddlers with the nutritious food they need for their growing bodies.

Written by Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD

Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on March 31, 2022

Your child is walking, climbing, running, and “talking” nonstop now. Such developmental milestones mean their nutritional needs have changed, too.

Welcome to toddler territory. Armed with some basic know-how, you’ll discover how best to nourish your child up to age 3.

Feeding Toddlers: How Much to Serve?

It’s ironic: Because of a slowdown in growth, toddlers, who are far more active than infants, have lower calorie needs, pound for pound. That doesn’t diminish the importance of good nutrition, but it does present some challenges.

Toddlers need between 1,000 and 1,400 calories a day, depending on their age, size, and physical activity level (most are considered active). The amount of food a toddler requires from each of the food groups is based on daily calorie needs.

In addition to choices from each of the food groups, toddlers need the equivalent of 3 to 4 teaspoons of healthy oils, such as canola oil.

Toddler Feeding Chart

Feeding Toddlers: Signs Your Toddler Is Ready to Self-Feed

Every day, toddlers hone their motor skills, including at the table. Mastering the pincer grasp, which allows children to pick up small bits of food (and other objects) between their thumbs and the forefingers, is one of the first steps to self-feeding, says pediatrician Tanya Remer Altman, MD, author of Mommy Calls.

Children start to develop the pincer grasp around 9 months, the same time they’re ready for a lidded sippy or straw cup filled with infant formula or breast milk.

Many toddlers can self-feed an entire meal at around a year old, while other toddlers may need help until 18 months or so, Altman tells WebMD.

“After age 2, most toddlers can use a regular cup without a lid without spilling, but if they enjoy a straw cup or a sippy cup, there’s no harm in that,” Altman says.

Once a child discovers they can get food into their own mouth, they may not want you to help so much anymore.

Toddler self-feeding gives a whole new meaning to the term mess hall, but it’s worth it to let them try to get food into their mouth, says Elisa Zied, MS, RD, author of Feed Your Family Right! and a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

“Self-feeding is an important developmental skill that parents should nurture,” Zied says.

Allow children to self-feed as much as they can and want to, advises Altman, but if they aren’t getting enough food, you can help, too.

Feeding Toddlers: Milk and Other Dairy Products for Toddlers

Dairy foods, particularly milk, are rich in bone-building calcium and vitamin D. There’s no rush to serve a child milk, however.

“Wait until his first birthday to offer cow’s milk,” says Zied.

The reason? Unlike fortified infant formula, cow’s milk is low in iron and may lead to iron deficiency that compromises a child’s thinking capacity, energy levels, and growth. Breast milk is low in iron, but the iron is well-absorbed by the child’s body.

Most toddlers begin by eating full-fat dairy foods for the calories, fat, and cholesterol necessary to fuel their growth and development. In some cases, your pediatrician or registered dietitian may recommend 2% reduced-fat milk, so ask what is right for your child.

By the age of 2, most toddlers can start transitioning to lower-fat dairy foods, such as 2% reduced-fat milk or 1% low-fat milk, Zied says.

Milk is particularly beneficial because it provides vitamin D. Children of all ages need 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Toddlers require 16 ounces of milk or another calcium-containing product every day. It is possible to have too much of a good thing, however.

Like any beverage, filling up on milk leaves less room for foods, including iron-rich choices such as lean beef, chicken, and pork.

Feeding Toddlers: How Much Juice?

Strictly speaking, children do not need juice. The AAP recommends limiting fruit juice intake to 6 ounces a day or less until 6 years of age.

“It’s better to get your child accustomed to the taste of water than juice at a young age,” Altman says.

It’s not that fruit juice is bad. It’s an important source of several vitamins and minerals that fuel growth, including vitamin C. Fortified juices offer additional nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, too.

The problem is, drinking [fruit] juice, even when it’s diluted, may give kids a taste for sweets, Altman says. Drinking fruit juice at a young age could encourage the consumption of the “liquid calories” that some experts have fingered as a contributor to childhood obesity. And excessive fruit juice intake may cause cavities.

Altman suggests sticking with whole fruit for toddlers. “I don’t know very many toddlers who don’t like fruit,” she says.

Feeding Toddlers: What About Multivitamins?

A multivitamin/multimineral supplement (multi) designed for toddlers won’t hurt and may even help a child’s diet, Zied tells WebMD. Opt for a liquid formulation until the age of 2 and then discuss a chewable with your pediatrician.

“Toddlers are erratic eaters, and some may go days or even weeks coming up short for one or more nutrients,” she says.

Dietary supplements provide some insurance against a toddler’s unpredictable eating, but they are just that — supplements, not substitutes for a balanced diet. Multis fall short for many nutrients toddlers need every day, including calcium.

Multis with vitamin D may be in order if your toddler doesn’t get the recommended 400 IU of vitamin D daily.

The body makes vitamin D; its production is initiated in the skin by strong sunlight. Living in a northern climate increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency in children and adults, making the case for supplemental vitamin D compelling.

Few foods other than milk are good sources of vitamin D. Some good ones include:

• Cereal, ready-to-eat, fortified: 40-60 IU for 3/4 to 1 cup.
• Fortified orange juice: 50 IU for 4 ounces.
• Eggs, whole (yolk): 20-40 IU for one large.

Feeding Toddlers: How Much Salt?

Zied and Altman agree: Children should become accustomed at a young age to the natural flavors of food rather than to a salty taste.

But it may come as a surprise that the salt shaker is a minor source of sodium in the American diet.

Processed foods, including toddler favorites such as hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and chicken nuggets, provide 75% of the sodium we eat.

Too much dietary sodium has been linked to high blood pressure in adults. Research suggests a lower sodium intake during childhood may lessen the risk of high blood pressure with age.

While it’s a good idea to avoid the salt shaker, it’s even better to cook from scratch as much as possible. “Limit processed products and season food with herbs and spices to cut down on the salt in your family’s diet,” Zied advises.

Feeding Toddlers: How Much Sugar?

It’s not possible to totally escape sugar. Natural sugars are present in some of the most nutritious foods, including fruit, veggies, and milk.

But a bigger concern is the overall quality of the food. Whole foods have many nutrients to offer. Processed, sugary foods — such as candy, cake, and cookies — are often packed with fat and lack other nutrients. Added sugar is found in healthier choices also, such as breakfast cereals, yogurt, and snack bars.

Zied says older children get upwards of 25% of their calories from sugar, far too much to ensure nutritional adequacy.

“Generally speaking, sugary foods are OK in small doses,” Zied says.

“She suggests avoiding soft drinks and limiting fruit juice intake as well as serving more fruits and vegetables with each meal you give your little one.”

Infant’s energy and nutritional requirements

Since infants have small stomachs, compared to adults, they need different food. Even a small portion should contain a large amount of energy and nutrients. There is no place in the baby’s diet for excess liquids or foods with low energy value. Adults can make do with the energy already stored in the body from time to time, and babies do not have these reserves, however, due to their rapid growth, they need all the nutrients – carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, etc.

Energy requirement

During the first 5 years of life, the child grows and develops most rapidly. Most of the changes go unnoticed. The brain grows very fast, lungs develop, bones form, and so on. All this requires a lot of energy and nutrients. Energy consumption per kilogram of weight in infants is higher than in adults, since part of it is spent on growth. In the first 4 months of life, about 27% of energy is spent on growth, and by the end of the first year of life, this percentage drops to 5.

Average energy requirement for children aged 1-12 months per kilogram of body weight and estimated daily requirement based on average weight. The amount of energy takes into account breast milk (or formula) and age-appropriate solid foods.

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The need for basic nutrients

Recommended by infants is based on the basic need and the need for growth, and the efficiency of food processing in the body and individual velocity. For children aged 6.1-11.9months, proteins should make up 7-15% of food energy.

Excessive protein intake increases the filtration load on the kidneys. In fact, the kidneys do not cope with a high load only in the first month of life. During the first 6 months, breastfeeding is recommended, and the protein content of breast milk is considered adequate for term infants. If the infant is formula-fed, the protein content of the mixture is regulated by the regulations of the European Union.

The upper limit of healthy protein intake for infants is yet to be clarified. Excessive protein intake during infancy and early childhood increases the risk of obesity in the future. Which period is most dangerous in terms of increased protein intake is still unclear, but based on the available data, it can be assumed that protein intake in the amount of 15-20% of total energy intake during the first two years of life can provoke obesity later in life.

According to the recommendations, up to 75% of the protein in the diet of children and adolescents should come from animal protein ( high quality protein ). Therefore, daily dairy products should be on the child’s menu, as well as fish, eggs or meat.

The baby’s need for fats

10-25 %E 9000 9000

*Because infants under one year of age are partially breastfed, the recommended percentage of saturated acids is not prescribed

and in mixtures, is approximately 50% of the total energy. Since it is recommended to feed exclusively on breast milk in the first 6 months of a child’s life, and in milk formulas the fat content is regulated (40-55% E in an adapted and 35-55% E in a partially adapted formula), no recommendations are given for the first six months. Because breastmilk has a higher fat content than formula, depending on the composition of complementary foods and the frequency of breastfeeding, fat intake may drop significantly towards the end of infancy. After the child reaches six months, it is necessary to continue breastfeeding the child for as long as it suits the mother and baby. Half or even more of the energy received from breast milk comes from fats. Typical fatty acid composition of breast milk: 40-45% saturated acids, 40-45% unsaturated monoacids and 13-16% unsaturated polyacids.

Daily amount of added sugars (sucrose, fructose and carbohydrate hydrolyzate) should be kept below 10%E (ideally below 5%E).

Fluid requirement

In case of thirst, drinking water without additives should always be preferred. The fluid requirement of infants per kilogram of body weight is higher than that of adults because their fluid content is also higher. It is worth starting to offer the baby water when there are 3 meals of solid food in his daily diet. Regardless of age, the feeling of thirst is a sign of a lack of fluid, which must be eliminated as quickly as possible, that is, replenish the level, preferably with ordinary drinking water. An infant’s daily fluid requirement (all sources of intake are taken into account) is 150 ml per kilogram of body weight.

Need in vitamins and Minerals

1 “retinol equivalents” (RE) = “retinol activity equivalent” RAE. retinol equivalent (RE, µg-ekv) = 1 µg retinol = 12 µg beta-carotene

2 Niacin equivalent: 1 niacin equivalent (NE) = 1 mg niacin

Age

Calcium, mg ¹

Potassium, g

Magnesium, mg

iron, mg

zinc, mg

Copper, mg

iodine, µg

selenen, µg

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80

8

5

0.3

60 9000 9000 9000

¹ These guidelines do not provide guidance on phosphorus intake, as phosphorus deficiency has not been identified in the body. The need for phosphorus is similar to the need for calcium.

² If the baby receives regular breast milk, the need for calcium is reduced.

Proper development and growth of a child depends on the quality of nutrition

From 3 to 11 years old, your children are no longer in the category of “early childhood”, but they have not yet matured to “teenagers”. They can eat almost anything, depending on their appetite, but what separates a three year old from an eleven year old is nutritional needs and appetite. Therefore, it is important to follow the right diet for each age.
Diversify your children’s diet. Teach your child to eat at the table slowly and observe 4 meals a day.

Balanced diet:

At least 5 times a day: Fruits and vegetables. They are rich in minerals, vitamins and fiber.
At least 3 times a day : Dairy products. They are rich in calcium and protein.

At each meal, optional : cereals, bread, potatoes. They are rich in carbohydrates.
1 or 2 times a day: Meat, fish and eggs enrich the body with protein.
Wishes : avoid excessive consumption of water (especially carbonated water)
Foods to avoid : fats (rich in lipids) and sugary foods.

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Your baby is growing, gaining weight, and as a result, the volume of circulating blood increases and there is a need for iron. Meat is a source of iron, its formula is well absorbed.

Eat at certain times

Your child should have 4 meals a day, regardless of school or holidays. It is important not to break this rhythm.

Example 4 meals a day:
Breakfast : 1 dairy product (milk, yogurt) with a little chocolate e.g. + 1 fruit or fruit juice + cereal product (bread or cereals with corn flakes..)
Lunch : tomato or carrot + vegetables served with meat or fish. We can add flour cultures (rice, wheat..), for dessert yogurt or cheese + fruit.
Snack : cereal or fruit or yogurt. You can make toast, compote… Don’t forget a glass of water!
Dinner : Meat or fish with vegetables (green salad and peas) + starch (pasta, lentils, bread) and finally cheese and fruit, for example.

In France, there are nutritional recommendations that are collected in GEMRCN and serve as guidelines for balanced nutrition. These guidelines provide guidance on the nutritional quality of a serving or portion size to be followed, and they apply to all food groups.
For meat, eg for one elementary school child: 60-71 g of meat (3 meatballs)

How to respond if your child is not eating well?

Try to keep a single food menu for the whole family and eat together with your child. Curiosity and enjoyment are contagious. The texture, smell, color of the new food may surprise your child. You don’t have to force her to eat, but you can offer her food in various forms and encourage her to eat. Cooking and presentation can also make a big difference in the taste of food. For example – vegetables baked with cheese ….

Give your child a choice. . For example, present her some desserts: apple, orange or yogurt… Do not forget about sweets (cake, sweets..).
You can also take your child with you when you go shopping at the market or supermarket, for example, give him the opportunity to choose a piece of meat or fruit.

Movement is life
Your child needs to make an effort not only at school but also on weekends. Offer her a bike ride, a walk (at least 30 minutes), or gardening with her. Set an example for him and use every opportunity to stir her up. Sign her up for a sports group.

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Child’s need for water. Myths and truth. Let’s figure it out!

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Water is the basis of life and a natural component of the human body. Children’s bodies especially need proper water intake. After all, it is at an early age that the most important stages in the development of the nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive and immune systems of the body occur.

The right diet for a child is the basis of his health and further development. And the sooner you help your child form the habit of competent water consumption, the easier it will be for him to maintain a healthy and proper lifestyle in the future.

The body of a child is 80% water, and an adult is 60%. So, let’s figure it out: how much water is needed for the healthy development of a child’s body, what kind of water is useful, and how often should a child be offered a drink?

These and other important questions on the topic are answered by Belmer Sergey Viktorovich , Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Hospital Pediatrics No. 2 of the Pediatric Faculty of the Russian National Research Medical University (RNIMU) named after. N.I. Pirogov.

Let’s debunk the most popular myths about water, that is, the most popular misconceptions about its benefits, quantity, quality, and possible harm.

Myth #1: It is necessary to supplement the child with water from the moment of birth

It’s a delusion. It all depends on the specific situation, whether the child is breastfed or not. How much and how often the child consumes breast milk or formula per day. Every age has different water needs. See for yourself:

Children’s total daily water requirements

The table values ​​take into account all the water that the child receives during the day. This is pure water, and various drinks, and soups, and solid food, which also contains water.

Based on the data presented in the table, you can easily calculate the child’s need for clean water. So, for example, take a baby weighing 3 kilograms. According to the table, we calculate the daily need of the baby for water: 3 kg * 90 ml = 270 ml / day. If you know how much water from milk or complementary foods a child receives per day, it is not difficult to calculate whether additional water should be given to the baby.

As a rule, a breast-fed baby up to six months of age has enough water from mother’s milk and does not require additional water intake. With the introduction of complementary foods, additional water is required for the child.

But once again I want to remind you that the rate of water consumption is a purely individual value, which depends on the activity of the child, the biochemical characteristics of the child’s body, on the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air.

Myth #2: Bottled water should still be boiled

Bottled water does not need to be boiled. The technology of water preparation and bottling ensures its sterility throughout the entire shelf life. In this regard, boiling, aimed specifically at the destruction of microorganisms in water, is not required in this case. In all other cases, such as tap water, spring, well, etc., it is necessary to boil. And sometimes more serious methods of processing such water are required, but it is not recommended to give such water to children.

Myth #3: There is no difference between “baby” and “adult” water.

“Children’s” water is distinguished by higher quality requirements and a physiologically balanced composition. Bottled water of the first and, especially, the highest category is subject to very strict requirements for its safety, in particular, for its chemical composition. In the case of “baby” water, the requirements for its composition are even higher. In its production, it is necessary not only to prevent the excess of the concentration of macro- and microelements, but also to ensure their balanced content, taking into account the characteristics of the child’s body.

Myth #4: Water can be easily replaced with juices, fruit drinks and other drinks

Any drink is a source of water. However, the composition of various drinks, such as juices, fruit drinks, etc., contains other substances besides water, such as sugar, the excess of which may be undesirable for a child. In this regard, replacing “clean water” with other drinks should be done with great care. After the introduction of complementary foods, juices and fruit drinks appear in the composition of the child’s diet in regulated volumes.

Myth #5: Baby water is a marketing ploy

It’s a delusion. “Children’s” water, as I have already said, is distinguished by special requirements for its composition, in particular, the balance of the amount of macro- and microelements, corresponding to the needs of the child’s body.

Myth #6: Boiled and filtered water is no different from baby water

Boiling destroys microorganisms. The results of filtration depend on the characteristics of the filter, but, first of all, particles suspended in it are removed.

Myth #7: Water with any mineral composition is good for a child

The water contains calcium, magnesium, sodium, iodine, selenium and many other macro- and microelements that are necessary for the body. It is important that their content does not exceed the permissible concentration. On the other hand, it should be borne in mind that water is not the exclusive and even the main source of these substances: the child receives them, first of all, from other foods. However, the deficiency of certain minerals in water, which is often observed in various regions of the world, can lead to diseases. Thus, water without minerals is hazardous to health.

Myth #8: Boiled water is best for formula feeding

It’s a delusion. It is best to use specially prepared industrially “baby” water. It is safe and has an optimal chemical composition.

These are the main myths about water in terms of baby food and consumption that are encountered today. For a more detailed study of the topic, consider a few more frequently asked questions that parents of babies contact us with.

What are the benefits of the minerals indicated in the composition? (Ca, Mg, K, bicarbonates, sulfates, fluorides, chlorides)

Minerals in the composition of water are necessary for the normal course of metabolic processes. Calcium and magnesium are essential for bone formation and the functioning of the nervous system, potassium is essential for the normal functioning of the heart and muscles, sodium is a key factor in almost all metabolic processes. It is very important that the chemical composition of water meets the needs of the body, which is achieved by certain technological methods in the production of special “children’s” water.

How to persuade a child to drink water?

It’s hard to persuade. The child drinks according to his needs. Feeling thirsty is an indicator of water intake. Water in a bottle or drinking bowl should always be nearby. Offer your baby first quality water, not sugary drinks.

How to teach a toddler to drink from a bottle?

In the first days and months of life, if necessary, you can gradually accustom the child to water, supplementing it with a spoon or from a bottle with a nipple. And if you start giving water at an older age, then you can immediately move on to a baby cup or sippy cup.

How to drink a child on a trip?

Special baby water is the best choice for a child while traveling. Such water is sterile and compensates for possible loss of salts, thanks to a balanced chemical composition.

How much baby water to take on a plane?

It depends on the age of the child and the duration of the flight, but not less than 100 ml. This is the minimum stock.

Should I give my baby water at night?

It is not necessary to water the child at night, but if such a need arises, offer the child a couple of sips of water. This is fine.

Should I give my child to drink after active games in the heat?

This must be done without fail, and not only after, but also during active games in the sun or in hot weather, since water is excreted from the body in significant quantities with sweating. Offer your baby water as often as possible. It is more convenient to take special “baby” water in a bottle for a walk, it has a small volume, but sufficient even for a two- or three-hour walk.

Children’s water “FrutoNyanya” – from the first days of life!

Children’s water “FrutoNyanya” is water of the highest category. Does not require boiling. The water is carefully balanced in terms of mineral composition and is suitable even for the smallest children.

FrutoNyanya special children’s water is available in 0.

33l, 1.5l and 5l formats

Choose the format that best suits you. A bottle of 0.33 liters is ideal for a walk. And for home use: preparing cereals, mixtures and pouring into a children’s drinking bowl, bottled water of 1.5 liters will be convenient. A 5L canister is a great option for a large family or to take the required amount of water with you to the country.

Water quality control is carried out at all stages of the technological process of its production in the accredited testing center “FrutoNyanya”. The test center employees take water samples at every stage of its production.

When extracting water from a well, the stage of water treatment, whether it is purification from mechanical impurities, the stage of normalizing the composition of water in terms of the content of macro- and microelements, the ozonation process or final filtration. Also, samples are taken without fail when pouring water into containers and its packaging.

All samples undergo mandatory testing for compliance with the requirements and standards.