They are 4 years old and 17 months old.
2006-08-17 10:25:02 · 11 answers · asked by tagi_65 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Size of their palm.
(regardless of age-adults too)
2006-08-17 10:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
According to the Food Pyramid Chart, a serving size is one teaspoon per year of age for the child:
4 year old= 4 teaspoons of each item on their plate
1 year old= 1 teaspoon of each item on their plate
2006-08-17 13:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone else says: the size of their fist or palm. Kids don't eat when they're not hungry, so better to give them a small amount to start with then give more if they want it, than to overwhelm them, risk a tantrum, and waste food.
2006-08-17 10:42:44 · answer #3 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
serving size for a toddler is about 2 table spoons for fruit and veggies per serving, 1/4 cup of grains ps it was actually on the today show today so try looking them up.
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/toddler/feeding_your_toddler.html
2006-08-17 10:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anela 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tummies are the size of their fist, that's why they eat every 4hrs or so. They're growing so fast they burn it off. (Unlike us poor adults).
http://www.gerber.com under "Start Healthy -- Transitioning to Toddlerhood" has a downloadable, printable guide that has everything you need to know. I think you can order it, too.
I got on their mailing list for coupons/brochures when my great-nephew was born, and they have excellent info -- not just gerber products.
The next few years are going to be hectic!! Don't forget to take time for yourself, & memeorize the mantra "This too shall pass". : )
2006-08-17 10:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by jagfanantic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats right the size of the childs or persons palm or what ever would fit into there hand
2006-08-17 10:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by Georgina C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
roughly the size of their fist is a serving size
2006-08-17 12:25:35 · answer #7 · answered by Candice S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recently saw a magazine article on this and it was measured as the size of dice for meat and ping pong ball for veggies/fruits
2006-08-17 10:45:19 · answer #8 · answered by badonggi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say feed the child. If they wants lots more fruits or veggies, go for it. If it's junk they want, very little. It all depends on what they want more of
2006-08-17 11:16:26 · answer #9 · answered by Mocha Choco Latte 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the size of their fist.
2006-08-17 10:32:49 · answer #10 · answered by seatonrsp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋