https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:53:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/size-of-toddler-meals-versus-snacks#post-1992584 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:23:06 +0000 travellingbee 1992584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meals include multiple items- protein, fruit, veggie, fat (cheese/dairy etc). Snacks are just one thing- a banana or apple sauce or goldfish or something. He eats 3 largish meals and probably 3 snacks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/size-of-toddler-meals-versus-snacks#post-1992554 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:33:43 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1992554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Somewhere in between? There's usually a fat and protien present everytime she eats. Snacks are usually something like a black bean, spinach and cheese quesadilla triangle and an apple sauce or a scrambled egg and blueberries.... Meals are usually the same kind of guidelines (protien, fat and fruits and/or veggies) just in larger portions. That's just what I've found works for my LO though. Prior to eating this way she was waking up for breakfast at like 530 am. She seems to get more of what she needs if her snacks are basically small versions of meals. I eat with her and I actually feel more satisfied eating this way too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/size-of-toddler-meals-versus-snacks#post-1992551 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:26:42 +0000 sera_87 1992551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dinner is usually a meat/starch/veggie. </p> <p>Snack is usually one item, like a yogurt or piece of fruit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/size-of-toddler-meals-versus-snacks#post-1992226 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:42:58 +0000 Chuckles 1992226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is 17 months, and I'm wondering about how the size of meals should compare to snacks at this age. Do your toddlers really eat 3 bigger meals and 2 snacks or is it more like 5 small meals? Thanks! </p>