The importance of iron for your toddler

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	Your toddler - 11 months old Incorrect age? Update your baby's birth date Dear Teething Runny Over the next few years, your toddler will be developing at an astonishing rate, as they learn to walk, talk and interact with others. To support all this learning, they need a healthy, balanced diet, which includes plenty of iron – important for brain development. You’ll find some useful articles on our website related to the importance of iron in your toddler’s diet, but if you have any questions, just get in touch. Christina, baby care advisor and mum Why is iron important for my toddler? From managing that first wobbly walk to realising that they can say ‘no!’ your toddler is on their way to developing lots of skills, which will help them become more independent. And all this learning relies on an active brain – by the time they’re 3 years old, your toddler’s brain will be twice as active as an adult’s! By including iron-rich foods in your toddler’s diet, you can help make sure you are supporting this healthy growth. Just 2 beakers* (equal to 300ml) of Cow & Gate Growing Up MIlk  provides over 50% of a toddler's recommended daily iron requirement (RNI†). Getting iron into your toddlers diet can be tricky, and things like fussy eating phases and being poorly can make it even more of a challenge. By including iron-rich foods such as red meat, leafy green vegetables, fortified breakfast cereals, and Cow & Gate Growing Up Milk in your toddlers daily diet, you can go a long way to helping them reach the recommended daily iron requirement (RNI†) * 2 x 150ml beakers †Reference Nutrient Intake is an amount of a nutrient that is enough, or more than enough, for about 97% of a defined group e.g. toddlers 1-3yrs. Articles you may find useful Getting enough iron into your toddler's diet A balanced diet for toddlers Cow & Gate Growing Up Milk Fussy eaters Many mums don't realise that their toddlers may not be getting their recommended 6.9mg of iron a day. So we’ve come up with an online iron calculator to help you check your toddler’s daily iron intake. It’s really easy to use, so why not give it a try? Use our IRON calculator If you've got any questions or you're unsure about anything, just give us a call. Baby care advisor and mum As they have a tinier tummy than you, your toddler needs to eat small meals that are full of energy and nutrients, more often. Read more in our pregnancy calendar and explore our video for this trimester! New messages Pending friend requests New mums near me Update my details View my profile and photo gallery Toddler talk Feeding problems & questions Toddler development Homemade recipes This information is being sent to you in response to your individual request for information by email from Cow & Gate. If you would like to change your options on how you receive information from us, or to unsubscribe, then please visit My subscriptions to do so. This email has been sent on behalf of Nutrica Ltd; registered company number 0027552, registered address Newmarket Avenue, White Horse Business Park, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0XQ.