The child can hold a bottle, and he or she can also pick up soft bits of vegetables and fruits (Satter, 2000). He or she can also eat biscuits or crackers that are specifically designed for children of that age. (Fomon, 2001) There are a lot of foods that a baby should not be eating because it is too easy to choke on them, and an adult should always be present when a very young child is eating, even if that child is doing well with eating on his or her own. Nutritionally, it is also a good idea for an adult to be present (Satter, 2000). It is expected that an infant or toddler will have food preferences, just like an older child or an adult. With this being the case, not eating the right foods can become a problem. (Fomon, 2001) by offering a wide range of choices, it is much more likely that the infant or toddler will find something that he or she likes and that is healthy. Giving babies and young children candy and soda should really be avoided in order to keep these youngsters from developing bad nutritional habits...

Any time the child is upset a parent offers food to help them feel better. This starts a habit that can lead to childhood obesity and many other health problems (Satter, 2000). It should be avoided. Food should be eaten when hungry and not because a child is feeling blue or angry, or as a reward for good behavior. Making sure that infants and toddlers have good nutrition is not just about the foods that they are eating, but about how much of the food they are consuming and why (Satter, 2000). Parents can make sure that their children get adequate nutrition and help stem the rising tide of childhood obesity at the same time, just by teaching good nutrition and food habits.
Bibliography

Fomon, Samuel J. (2001). Feeding Normal Infants: Rationale for Recommendations. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 101:1002-1005.

Satter, Ellyn (2000). Child of…