The good news is that you don't have to waste your money on expensive supplements - just follow a few basic nutitional guidelines.

Fats
Many families try to reduce their fat intake by avoiding fried food and added fats.

A diet without fry-ups and wodges of butter is suitable for toddlers BUT they should have full milk and dairy products like cheese and yoghurt. A growing toddler needs the fat-soluble vitamins they contain. Towards the end of the year, your child can have semi-skimmed milk - but not skimmed yet.

Protein
Small children need some animal protein, which doesn't have to be meat or fish. Eggs, cheese or full milk will do equally well. Don't embark on a vegan diet for your child without consulting a qualified nutritionist.

Calcium and minerals
Toddlers needs about one pint of milk per day. If they don't like milk, it can be disguised in scrambled eggs, pancakes or milk puddings. Yoghurt and cheese will also do.

Vitamins
Toddlers who have a varied diet with fresh food are likely to get all the vitamins they needs. A poorly child who is not eating well may need extra vitamins A, D and C. Vitamin D is found in egg yolk and fatty fish and is made in the skin in sunlight by pale skins. Toddlers with dark skin may need extra vitamin D during the winter.