By the age of two and a half, babies are already very active, and due to their high level of physical activity, their food intake gradually increases. A two-and-a-half-year-old baby can already eat like an adult, so it's best to cultivate a habit of eating on time. Parents must have a comprehensive nutrition plan when cooking for their babies, which is beneficial for their physical development. So what does a two-and-a-half-year-old baby have for breakfast?
It is best for babies to make their own breakfast at home, which is clean and nutritious. You can give the baby a sandwich made of bread slices, chicken cutlets, and lettuce, and then give the baby a milk blanket. You can also cut some fruits or vegetables, pour milk or yogurt into a bowl and stir together to make a fruit and vegetable salad for your baby, which is nutritious and easy to digest. You can also buy some jam or cheese and spread it directly on the bread slices for the baby to eat.
A two-and-a-half-year-old baby should consume around 50 grams of staple food per day, with a reasonable combination of animal protein and plant protein. Every day, give your baby some dairy products, fish, soy products, lean meat, eggs and other foods, and also eat some seasonal vegetables and fruits appropriately. In order to ensure the healthy growth of babies, parents must mix meat and vegetables well, allowing babies to consume vitamins and various trace elements.
A two-and-a-half-year-old baby is already eating like an adult. It is best to give the baby three main meals a day, with two additional meals, or give the baby two doses of formula milk. At this stage, it is best not to give the baby too much juice or other beverages. Just give the baby more warm water.