@boobtofood: Toddlers aged 1–3 years need around 9 mg of iron per day - and while we definitely don’t expect you to pull out a calculator at every meal, it can actually be quite tricky to consistently meet their needs. Instead, our simple approach is: think “where’s the iron?” at each main meal. Offer a variety of iron-rich foods across the day, and pair plant sources with vitamin C-rich foods to help with absorption 🍓 This reel shows just ONE example of how ~9 mg can add up across a day - I’ve put the full breakdown & amounts in the pinned comment 👇🏼 And if you’re watching this thinking there is no way my toddler would eat enough of that you’re not alone. There are ways to increase the iron density of the foods they ARE eating (like desiccated organ powders), and sometimes supplementation may be appropriate with guidance from your healthcare professional. If you’re worried about your toddler’s iron intake, our team in the Boob to Food Clinic can help 🤍 Got a question? Our dietitian Renee is in the comments. #boobtofood #toddleriron #toddlerfood #wieiad #toddlertotable

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