Nutrient Quick Guide 6-12 Month Olds
Starting solids is a huge milestone for both you and your little one, and we all want to offer our children the best health possible. As children are learning and becoming more confident and skilled with their eating we want to focus on maximising every mouthful to ensure that they are meeting their nutritional requirements.
Description
This nutrient quick guide has been developed for children 6-12 months old, to give you a reference point for the foods you are offering and an understanding of how much of some key nutrients they will need.
How to use this guide
- Get familiar with the types of foods that are high in different nutrients, and ways that you can combine foods to provide a wide array of nutrients (and flavours).
- Get excited about the opportunities that food provides to nourish your little one and promote good health.
- Gain understanding around why certain foods are promoted as excellent first choices for babies starting solids.
- Print and stick on your fridge or inside your pantry to refer back to as often as needed.