Sample Menu for 1-2 Year Olds

This page was reviewed or revised on Friday, August 14, 2009.

Toddlers can eat only about half the serving sizes that adults eat. Keep servings small and let your child ask for seconds. Use the guidelines below in offering your child a variety of foods from Canada's Food Guide.

Kind of Food	Serving Sizes	Suggested Daily Amounts
Milk Products Whole milk used as a beverage or in puddings and soups. Plain yogurt Grated cheese, cottage cheese	1/2 cup or 125 mL 1 oz or 30 g	4-5 child-size servings (2-3 cups or 500-750 mL)
Fruits & Juices Fresh, cooked, stewed or mashed fruit. Fruit juices. Do not use powdered or canned fruit drinks.	2-4 tbsp or 30-60 mL 1/3-1/2 cup or 75-125 mL	2 or more child-size servings
Vegetables Raw or cooked vegetables, especially dark green & yellow ones	2-4 tbsp or 30-60 mL	2 or more child-size servings
Meat & Alternatives Grind, chop or cube lean meats, fish, poultry into small pieces. Whole egg Legumes (peas, beans, lentils) Peanut butter	2-4 tbsp or 20-60 mL 1 egg 2-4 tbsp or 30-60 mL 1 tbsp or 15 mL	2 or more child-size servings
Grain Products Whole grain or enriched cereals without a sugar coating. Do not add extra sugar. Sweeten naturally with dried & fresh fruit. Whole grain or enriched breads Cooked cereals or pasta or rice	1/3-1/2 cup or 75-125 mL 1/2 slice 1/3-1/2 cup or 75-125 mL	3 or more child-size servings