Children 32 months old: Nutrition and dental care

The article was professionally consulted with Doctor of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

What does a 32 month old baby eat? This is a question asked by most parents. At this time, nutrition is especially important, greatly affecting the development of children now and in the future. At the same time, a reasonable diet also contributes to effective oral health.

At the age of 32 months, the baby's appetite is directly proportional to the child's growth rate. So, if your baby eats enough, then his growth rate will also increase. In the same way, overeating can lead to obesity later in life, so it is best to manage the ratio as well as the nutritional content.
Nutrition for children 32 months old:
Foods that provide a lot of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium, good for digestion and absorption. Most fruits contain antioxidants, substances that help fight disease, reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Children 32 months old drink milk suitable for each child's location. Children should not be forced to eat a lot to avoid causing fear for the child next time. Dieting can also be an issue at this age because babies are developing faster than certain tastes. Need to make healthy choices.
Foods that can contribute to tooth decay include dry fruits, candy, breakfast cereals, cakes, some sugary drinks, and high-carbohydrate juices. That's because these foods create conditions for bacteria to exist in the child's mouth, so limit the use of these foods for children.

32-month-old babies have enough teeth so they can eat rice, plus snacks like porridge, soup, vermicelli, pho, milk 2-3 meals/day. When children are anorexic, eat less during meals, these snacks are very important at this time.
Number of meals per day for children:
3 main meals include rice with foods made from meat, fish, shrimp, crab, eggs, peanuts, sesame, beans, green vegetables and grease. 1-2 side meals including porridge or soup, vermicelli, pho, noodles, milk. Feed the child with ripe fruit after meals according to the child's needs and preferences. Note: Children need to be prepared with their own food and cared for by their mother or caregiver. Absolutely do not let children eat cakes, candies, soft drinks, snacks, popcorn... and sweet fruits before meals.
Recommended amount of food per day for 32 months old baby:
Plain rice 150-200g. If your child eats vermicelli, noodles, and pho, reduce the amount of rice. Meat per meal: 10g. Green vegetables: 150-200g. Milk: 400-500 ml. Fish, shrimp: 120-150g divided into 4 meals, each meal is about 30-40g. Grease: 30 ml. The 32-month-old stage is one of the most important early stages of a baby's development. Therefore, it is necessary to have a balanced and reasonable diet that will help children develop comprehensively physically and mentally.
In addition, parents should also apply some methods of changing habits and improving nutrition to support the child's teeth to develop better.
Besides, parents also need to supplement their children with essential micro-minerals such as zinc, lysine, chromium, selenium, vitamin B1, ... to fully meet the nutritional needs of children. The addition of these essential vitamins also supports digestion, enhances nutrient absorption, improves anorexia, and helps children eat well. Parents can simultaneously apply dietary supplements and functional foods derived from nature for easy absorption. The most important thing is that improving your baby's symptoms often takes a long time. Combining many types of functional foods at the same time or changing many types in a short time can make the baby's digestive system unable to adapt and completely not good. Therefore, parents must be really patient with their children and regularly visit the website vimec.com to update useful baby care information.