TASTY MEAL PLANS

- C&J Nutrition, Contributing Writers

In response to the many questions we've received from parents, we decided to create baby meal plans that we divided into three categories.  There are 3 days of plans for 6-8 month-olds, 5 days of plans for 8-12 month-olds & 7 days of plans for 12-24 month-olds.  

We also put together some general tips & things to keep in mind for anyone feeding an infant or toddler, as well as including specific tips for each phase of the meal plans. Also, check out our chart accompanying the 8-12 month & 12-24 month plans, which includes the serving size for each food group & the recommended number of servings per day. 

Our goal in creating these was to illustrate that it is possible to get creative with meals & snacks for babies & toddlers, and still meet the daily nutrient requirements for each age group. We also wanted to offer parents a bit of education about what should go into a healthy diet for a baby or toddler, so that the feeding process begins to feel less overwhelming & parents can have the confidence to have some fun with it!
 
Tastybaby provides flavors & a company attitude that really sets it apart, letting parents know that being a baby is not synonymous with needing (or wanting) boring food. Our meal plans have these same standards of high quality & creativity.  What sets them apart from other meal plans is that they offer realistic flexibility, while maintaining creativity.  

A baby going through a growth spurt is going to eat more than one who is in a slower growth phase, but most meal plans offer just one standard serving size for each food at each meal & snack time.  For this reason, our meal plans offer a range & we want parents know that it's normal for babies to deviate from the exact amounts, as long as they continue to eat a variety of healthy foods & begin to explore new tastes & textures when appropriate.  

Click here to download and print the comprehensive Tastybaby Meal Plans!

Tasty eats, to you & your family!
Stephanie & Willow
C&J Nutrition