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Choosing the right foods for a 1-year-old can help them embrace new flavors and see meals as fun.

No single meal plan is right for all children, but these guidelines can help with feeding a toddler.

Foods that are good for a 1-year-old

Toddlers can often safely eat many fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains.

Toddlers can eat the same foods that their family members eat, though it may be necessary to modify some foods to make them easier and safer to eat.

Children may need to try a food many times before they like it. Parents and caregivers should never force a food, and never punish children, but continue offering a wide variety of nourishing options.

Some toddler-friendly foods to consider include:

Fruits: Avocados, bananas, oranges, berries, mangoes, and other fruits are great choices. It is important to cut berries, grapes, or hard fruits into small pieces.

Vegetables: Toddlers can enjoy all of the same vegetables as adults, so parents and caregivers can introduce new ones on an ongoing basis. Some toddlers enjoy baby food purees that include both vegetables and fruits, providing a sweet taste.

Protein: Toddlers can eat bits of meat in baby-sized bites. They may also enjoy other proteins, such as beans 

Grains: Grains such as oatmeal offer healthful fiber that can prevent constipation.

There is no need to disguise food, add sugar to it, or try to make it taste better in other ways. Children learn to eat the things that parents or caregivers give them. Be willing to give them a second portion if they indicate that they want more.