What Should My Child Eat? Guide to Toddler Nutritional Needs
Here are guidelines on nutritional needs for toddlers, foods to avoid, and common questions parents have about feeding their toddlers the right foods.
Author: Paula Dennholt
This author has written 593 articles
Meet Paula Dennholt, Founder of Easy Baby Life
EXPERIENCED PARENT AND WRITER
Paula Dennholt founded Easy Baby Life in 2006 and has been a passionate parenting and pregnancy writer since then.
Her parenting approach and writing is based on studies in cognitive-behavioral models and therapy for children and her experience as a mother of two children, stepmother of one, and a close relationship with three other kids - six children in total, with different personalities and needs. Life as a parent has convinced her of how crucial it is to put relationships before rules. She strongly believes in positive parenting and a science-based approach.
ASSISTED BY MEDICAL EXPERTS
As time has gone by, many parents have come to Easy Baby Life and asked questions about their parenting concerns. Some times these questions are health-related, and therefore Paula has a team of medical doctors and pediatricians that review and/or write these articles, to ensure the content is correct. You can find her medical review team here.
EDUCATION
Paula studied for a Ph.D. in Economics at UCSB, CA, and at Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden and holds an Economie Licentiate in Environmental Economics. These studies taught her how to read and do research, which is of great value also when assessing research studies on parenting and pregnancy.
In addition, she has studied writing, child psychology, and intercultural psychology. Her passion for parenting and pregnancy makes her constantly read new research and studies about these topics.
OTHER INTERESTS
When she is not writing, she loves spending time in nature and traveling to new places. Her youngest child was only five when they spent a month in India.
Read more about Easy Baby Life and how it all started here and contact Paula here.
Recent articles by Paula
Eczema: The Itchy Rash That Kids Keep Scratching
All about eczema in children and babies: Causes, symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, remedies, and parents’ frequently asked questions.
Child Water Safety and Drowning Prevention: Tips, Facts, FAQ
Children can drown quickly, silently, and in shallow water. Here’s how to keep your baby and young child safe in the water at home, at the beach or the pool.
Baby Diaper Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Effective Remedies, FAQ
What diaper rash really is it, different types and their symptoms. Diaper dermatitis causes, prevention, treatments, FAQ, and when to call the doctor.
Sun Safety for Babies and Toddlers: Indepth Guide and 11 FAQs
Here’s how to keep babies and toddlers safe in the sun, how to treat sunburn, and frequently asked questions on sun safety for babies and toddlers.
10 Great Breastfeeding Positions You Want to Master
Breastfeeding positions for when you are tired, had a c-section, have mastitis, baby is fussy, premature, or has acid reflux. Or if you need to chase a sibling!
Baby Cradle Cap: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, FAQ
What causes cradle cap, efficient treatments, other diagnoses and frequently asked questions about cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis) in babies and toddlers.
Toddler Development Milestones, Red Flags, Fun Activity Tips
1-3 year old toddler development milestones, red flags and how to stimulate physical, cognitive, social development, and communication skills in fun ways.
Acid Reflux in Babies and Toddlers: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
In-depth guide to acid reflux in babies and toddlers, including causes, symptoms, treatments, GER, GERD, other diagnoses, prognosis, and FAQ.
Safe Co-Sleeping with Your Baby or Toddler? Risks & Benefits
Co-sleeping with a baby or toddler is common, but not necessarily safe. AAP recommends against it. Let’s take a deep look at co-sleeping risks and benefits.
12 Outdoor Winter Activities for Toddlers With or Without Snow
What can you do outside with a toddler in the winter? Well, a lot! Here are fun outdoor winter activities for toddlers both for snowy winters and without snow.
The Vaccination Schedule For Children: All 10 Vaccines Explained
The CDC recommended vaccination schedule for children in a helpful chart. Also a detailed explanation of the different vaccines and what they are good for.