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h. A toddler should never be

allowed to fall asleep with a bottle
containing milk, juice, soda pop,
sweetened water, or any other sweet
liquid because of the risk of nursing
(bottle-mouth) caries.
i. Typically, the toddler sleeps through the
night and has 1 daytime nap; the
daytime nap is normally discontinued
at about age 3 years.
j. A consistent bedtime ritual helps
prepare the toddler for sleep.
k. Security objects at bedtime may assist
in sleep.
2. Vital signs (Box 18-8)
3. Nutrition
a. The MyPlate food guide (see Fig. 11-1)
provides dietary guidelines and
applies to children as young as 2 years
of age (see www.choosemyplate.gov).
b. The toddler should average an intake of
2 to 3 servings of milk daily (24 to 30
oz [700 to 800 mL]) to ensure an
adequate amount of calcium and
phosphorus (low-fat milk may be
given after 2 years of age).
c. Trans-fatty acids and saturated fats
need to be restricted; otherwise fat
restriction is not appropriate for a
toddler (mothers should be taught
about the types of food that contain fat
that should be selected).
d. Iron-fortified cereal and a high-iron
diet, adequate amounts of calcium and
vitamin D, and vitamin C (4 to 6 oz
[120 to 180 mL] of juice daily) are
essential components for the toddler’s
diet.
e. Most toddlers prefer to feed themselves.
f. The toddler generally does best by
eating several small nutritious meals
each day rather than 3 large meals.
g. Offer a limited number of foods at any
one time.

h. Offer finger foods and avoid

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