18 Month Old Feeding Schedule

At 18 months, toddlers eat 3 meals and 2 snacks per day, plus 16 oz whole milk. Picky eating may emerge.

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Frequency

3 meals + 2 snacks

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Ounces/Feeding

4-6 oz

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Daily Total

16 oz milk + 3 meals + 2 snacks

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Solids

3 meals + 2 snacks

24-Hour Feeding Timeline

7:30 AM

Breakfast

9:30 AM

Morning snack

12:00 PM

Lunch + milk

3:00 PM

Afternoon snack

5:30 PM

Dinner + milk

7:00 PM

Bedtime milk (optional)

Sample Daily Routine

7:30 AM

Breakfast

Waffle, fruit, milk

9:30 AM

Morning snack

String cheese, crackers

12:00 PM

Lunch

Pasta, veggies, milk

3:00 PM

Afternoon snack

Hummus, pita, fruit

5:30 PM

Family dinner

Protein, veggie, grain, milk

7:00 PM

Bedtime routine

Milk optional

Feeding Tips for This Age

✓Picky eating is common - keep offering variety without pressure
✓Serve appropriate portion sizes: 1 tablespoon per year of age
✓Offer milk with meals, water throughout the day
✓Let toddler feed themselves with utensils
✓Include toddler in meal prep when possible
✓Avoid using food as reward or punishment
✓Be patient with food refusals - may take 10-15 exposures to accept new foods

Medical Disclaimer: This information is provided as-is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult with your pediatrician about your baby's specific feeding needs. Every baby is unique and may require different amounts or schedules.