The Big Iron Count!

Did you know that toddlers are recommended to have 6.9mg of iron a day? Iron is important for brain development, and the brain continues to develop rapidly between 1 and 3 years of age. But the recommended toddler iron intake can be hard to reach, even with a varied diet. To help mums work out whether their toddler is getting enough iron, Cow & Gate have created an easy-to-use toddler iron calculator. easy-to-use toddler iron calculator

Mums can use the simple iron calculator to find out how much iron their toddler is getting and receive useful tips if their toddler’s iron intake needs a top-up.


To use the calculator click here or tell mums to vist the Cow & Gate website at www.cowandgate.co.uk