7 nutritious lunch ideas for children age 2 and older (toddler 2+)

These convenient and easy-to-follow lunches were developed for toddlers 2+ to contain a variety of food groups and nutrients that are recommended by health care providers. These portion amounts are just suggestions. Always listen to your child's hunger and fullness cues and let him decide how much to eat.

• 1 carton GERBER® GRADUATES® SMART SIPS™ dairy beverage, Vanilla
• 1 tray GERBER® GRADUATES® for Preschoolers Healthy Meals Mixed Vegetables, Chicken, and Rice in Sauce
• 1/3 cup sliced banana

• 1 carton GERBER® GRADUATES® SMART SIPS™ dairy beverage, Vanilla
• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing (for carrots)
• 1/3 cup diced carrots, soft cooked and cut to 1/4" dices
• 1 roasted turkey sandwich cut to bite-size pieces: 2 slices whole wheat bread, 1 ounce roasted turkey breast, 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise

• 1/2 carton GERBER® GRADUATES® SMART SIPS™ dairy beverage, Strawberry
• 1 tray GERBER® GRADUATES® for Preschoolers Healthy Meals Dinosaur Pasta and Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Corn and Red Peppers in Sauce
• 1/3 cup sliced banana

• 1/2 cup GERBER® Organic 100% Apple Juice
• 1/2 jar GERBER® GRADUATES® Carrots Dices
• 1 slice cheese pizza, cut to bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing (for carrots)

• 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk (2%)
• 1/2 jar GERBER® GRADUATES® LIL' STICKS® chicken sticks
• 1/4 cup mashed potatoes
• 1/3 cup sliced fresh ripe pears, peeled and cut to 1/4" dices

• 1/2 carton GERBER® GRADUATES® SMART SIPS™ dairy beverage, Strawberry
• 1 tuna salad sandwich cut to bite-size pieces: 2 slices whole wheat bread, 1 ounce tuna, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sliced carrots, soft-cooked and cut to 1/4" dices
• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing (for carrots)

• 1 carton GERBER® GRADUATES® SMART SIPS™ dairy beverage, Vanilla
• 1 tray GERBER® GRADUATES® for Preschoolers Healthy Meals Cheesy Pasta, Chicken, and Vegetables with Peas in Sauce
• 1 GERBER® GRADUATES® for Preschoolers Strawberry and Grape Fruit Twist

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Want even more meal and snack ideas for your older Toddler? Check out our Menu Planner.