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For a child who has completed twelve months and is now one year old, some feeding restrictions from infancy no longer apply. The child can now eat everything with us at the table. Foods that are not good for us, such as excessively salty or spicy foods and very fatty fried foods, are not good for the child either.
What matters is that the child eats the food they want, when they want it, willingly and with us at the table. Avoid conflict over food. If you think the child is not eating or has a poor appetite, allow them to be hungry for a while so they can appreciate the meal.
The three main meals—breakfast, lunch and dinner—should be eaten with family members. In addition, particularly in summer when the days are very long, a small afternoon meal, yogurt or fruit can be offered. If the child asks for it a great deal, a small portion of food can also be given after dinner, before bed. What matters is eating willingly at the table with adults.
While the child is playing or watching television, distracting them with something else and slipping a few bites into their mouth without their noticing is a practice to avoid because it creates poor eating habits.
