Introduction:
Did your little one like the dishes in last week’s plan? You may have noticed that he does not consistently eat the same amount of food per meal, and may eat a lot of food in one sitting, and hardly anything at the next. Don’t worry, as this is quite normal. Toddlers have small stomachs, and cannot pack as much food at a time, as we expect. At this age, judge your toddler’s health by how active she is during the day, rather than the portions of her meals. As long as she sleeps and grows as normal, you can be assured all is well. The meal plan ensures that your child eats something at regular intervals throughout the day, so small portions of food will sustain her. Let’s look at week three of your 19-month-old’s meal plan.
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 3, Day 1
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 3, Day 2
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 3, Day 3
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 3, Day 4
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 3, Day 5
Breakfast |
Rajgira wheat sheera with mashed raisins for sweetness +milk |
Mid-morning |
Apple and banana chaat |
Lunch |
Multigrain roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of boiled beetroot + hand pounded rice
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Evening |
2-3 homemade cookies + milk |
Dinner |
Tofu bhurji with jowar (sorghum)- wheat roti and grated carrot raita |
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 3, Day 6
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 3, Day 7
Breakfast |
Jowar (sorghum) puff kheer |
Mid-morning |
Papaya |
Lunch |
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of tomatoes + hand pounded rice |
Evening |
Rajgira (amaranth) chikki dipped in milk |
Dinner |
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice |
Conclusion:
The diet chart for week three retains some favourites and includes new dishes for your little one to try, so he doesn’t get bored and fuss around at mealtimes. Get creative when preparing dishes and introduce new flavours regularly, which your toddler is sure to love. Like the meals so far? Click here for week four of the meal plan for your 19-month-old toddler.