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What Kind of Toddler Foods Are High in Iron?

The Center for Disease Prevention writes, "Young children and pregnant women are at higher risk of iron deficiency because of rapid growth and higher iron needs" . They recommend that children aged one to three consume seven milligrams of iron daily. Unfortunately, toddlers do not enjoy most iron-rich foods, the best ones including liver, spinach and prune juice. However, there are still several options of toddler-friendly, iron-rich foods that will help your child grow strong and healthy.

  1. Dry Cereal

    • Most dry cereal available on the market as of 2010 is iron-enriched. Cheerios, for example, contain 10 mg of iron in every cup.

    Hot Cereal

    • The Center for Disease Prevention lists, "Fortified, instant cooked cereals" as another iron-rich food. Toddlers generally enjoy oatmeal, and can receive approximately 4.9 to 8.1mg of iron from one packet. Other alternatives include Cream of Wheat.

    Eggs

    • One egg contains approximately .6 mg of iron, according to the Boston Hospital's Center for Young Women's Health.

    Beans

    • Many toddlers are not partial to beans, but if you can get your child to eat them, red, kidney or pinto beans are all excellent sources of iron, containing 5 mg per serving, according to Bloodindex.com.

    Peanut Butter

    • If a toddler enjoys peanut butter, this can be another excellent source of iron. Four tablespoons has 2 mg of iron, according to Bloodindex.com. There are a variety of ways to incorporate peanut butter into a toddler's diet, in sandwiches, on crackers or with fruit.

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