1-3 YEARS
1-3 YEARS
Welcome to your toddler era – where your tot becomes a mini food critic and picky eater extraordinaire! Here you’ll find everything you need for feeding your little one at this stage.
EXPERT'S
ADVICE
Samantha Forrest
PICCOLO NUTRITIONIST
MUM OF 3, BSc BIOANALYTICAL
& MSc PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
MUM OF 3, BSc BIOANALYTICAL
& MSc PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
At 1-3 years, toddlers are naturally curious but can also be wary of new foods. One way to reduce fussy eating is to introduce a new food alongside a familiar favourite. Repeated exposure is key—sometimes it takes 10-15 tries before they accept a new flavour. Keep mealtimes structured and avoid grazing between meals so they arrive hungry and ready to explore.
LIMITED FOOD CHOICES
Sticks to a small selection of favorites, usually processed over fresh, and rejects new or unfamiliar items.
TEXTURE SENSITIVITY
Avoids certain textures and may gag or eat slowly when trying new foods.
AVOIDANCE OF WHOLE FOOD GROUPS
Steers clear of entire food groups, like veggies or proteins.
MEALTIME BATTLES
Often refuses to eat what’s served, turning mealtime into a stressful event.
NUTRITION Facts
Omega 3 DHA is key for
brain function and
development, from lumpy
pureed oily fish like salmon
& mackerel or superfoods
like chia & flax seeds.
Iron is critical at this stage
for healthy brain
development, from
smooth pureed veggies
like broccoli & spinach
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that supports immune function,
healthy skin and protects
vision, from nuts (chopped/
spread) like almonds &
hazelnuts and leafy
greens like kale.
Find our favourite nutritious recipes to keep your nappy-stinker satisfied.
From decoding those sounds your little one makes to navigating allergies, special diets and food safety – we’ve got you covered!
Find the ideal nutrition solution for your 1-3 year old.
