15 Examples of a 1 Year Old Eating Schedule (From Real Moms)

Knowing when and how often to feed your baby (and now toddler) can be confusing. Get samples of a 1 year old eating schedule that work!

The 1 year old stage marks so many milestones for kids, don’t you think?

They can eat honey, drink cow’s milk, and are encouraged to ditch the bottles. Breast milk and infant formula become optional beverages in favor of solid foods for nutrition.

Should my child be drinking from a cup or feeding himself? You wonder. Does she still get liquid meals at all, or do I just offer milk with solids?

And let’s not forget all the other changes, like transitions from two naps to one, learning how to walk and talk, and even the onset of 1 year old tantrums.

With so many questions about your toddler’s life, it’s no wonder a 1 year old feeding schedule might look crazy just about now. And if you’re a first-time mom, you might be even more confused about everything now that your little one has turned one.

Samples of a 1 year old eating schedule

You see, back when your child was an infant, you had a routine down pat, from the number of naps to the ounces of milk. Now that she’s a year old, you wonder if you should be doing things differently to accommodate her growth.

It doesn’t help that there isn’t one set schedule that applies to all babies and toddlers. This is why some kids still drink from a bottle while others are using sippy cups. Some can feed themselves table food while others rely on spoon-fed purees.

And while your toddler will likely phase out milk as a meal, you wonder how other moms have structured their eating schedules with their 1 year olds.

I felt the same. That’s why I researched and surveyed several moms to see what their days look like now that their babies are toddlers. You can find a variety of sample schedules that can help you plan your own day. And note that below, “milk” can mean breastfeeding, formula, cow’s milk, or another dairy beverage.

Example 1:

6am: wake up and milk
7:30am: breakfast
9:30am: morning snack
11am: lunch
11:30am: milk
3:30pm: afternoon snack and milk
5:30pm: dinner
6:30pm: milk and bed

Example 2:

6:30am: wake up and milk
8am: breakfast and milk
11am: lunch and milk
2pm: snack
5pm: snack
7pm: dinner

Example 3:

6:30am: wake up and milk
8am: breakfast
9:30am: milk
11:30am: lunch
3:30pm: milk
6:30pm: dinner

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Example 4:

7am: wake up and milk
8am: breakfast
11am: milk
12pm: lunch
2pm: snack
3:30pm: milk
5pm: dinner
7:30pm: milk and bed

Example 5:

7am: breakfast and milk
8:30am: snack
9:30am: milk
12pm: lunch
1pm: milk
3pm: snack
4pm: milk
6pm: dinner
7:30pm: milk and bed

Example 6:

7am: breakfast and milk
9am: snack
11am: lunch
2pm: snack and milk
5pm: dinner
7pm: milk and bed

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Example 7:

7:30am: wake up
8am: breakfast and milk
10am: snack
12pm: lunch and milk
2:30pm: snack
5pm: dinner and milk
7:30pm: milk and bed

Example 8:

7:30am: wake up and milk
8:30am: breakfast
12:30pm: lunch
2:30pm: snack
4:30pm: dinner
6pm: milk and bed

Example 9:

7:30am: wake up and milk
8:30am: breakfast
9am: milk
12:30pm: milk
2:30pm: lunch
4:30pm: milk
6:30pm: dinner
8:30pm: milk and bed

Learn what to do when your 1 year old wakes up every 2 hours.

Example 10:

7:30am: breakfast
9am: milk
11:30am: lunch
2pm: milk
5:30pm: dinner
7:30pm: milk and bed

Example 11:

7:45am: wake up and milk
10:30am: breakfast
1pm: lunch
3pm: milk
6pm: dinner
7:30pm: milk and bed

Example 12:

8am: breakfast and milk
11am: lunch and milk
4pm: snack
6pm: dinner and milk

Learn how to handle 1 year old tantrums.

Example 13:

8am: breakfast
10am: milk
12pm: lunch
4pm: milk
6pm: dinner
8pm: milk and bed

Example 14:

8am: breakfast
10am: milk
11am: snack
12pm: lunch
2pm: milk
3pm: snack
5pm: milk
6pm: dinner
7:30pm: milk and bed

Example 15:

8:30am: milk
9:30am: breakfast
1pm: lunch and milk
4pm: snack
6pm: dinner and milk

Examples of healthy food for one year olds

Now that your child is past the one-year mark, solid foods will make up the bulk of her nutrition and calories, with milk as a side beverage. What are some food choices that can promote healthy eating? Take a look at our favorites below:

Cheese
Yogurt
Apple
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Avocado
Grapes
Raisins
Carrots
Peas
Sweet potatoes
Green beans
Crackers with cottage cheese
Oatmeal
Dry cereal
Waffles
Peanut butter on toast
Pasta
Hard boiled egg
Turkey slices
Diced or shredded chicken

Conclusion

Changes to your schedule is inevitable as your baby-turned-toddler grows up, including when and how often he eats. Hopefully these examples of a 1 year old schedule have helped you see a variety of options to try.

Whether your toddler drinks from bottles or cups, finger foods or purees, now you have a better idea of when to include that in your schedule.

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