Tzeadim › 1–2 years

Feeding · Routine

3 meals + 2 snacks, predictable times

What it is

A predictable meal rhythm beats grazing; portions start around a tablespoon per year of age; a smaller appetite at 1–2 is normal.

every day · from 12m · until 6y

Always on

1. You decide what and when; the child decides how much — the division of responsibility.
2. 10–15 calm exposures for a new food; no pressure, no dessert deals.

Related

• Family meals: you decide what and when, the child decides how much

Sources

• Toddler portions and feeding — Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · checked 30-08-2026
• Complementary feeding of infants and young children 6–23 months (2023) — World Health Organization · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.