She'll be just fine. Toddlers are often snackers, and they get in a lot more calories than you'd think through this. As long as she's growing, I wouldn't be too concerned. You can always bring her in and discuss further with her pediatrician if you think your husband needs to hear it directly from them.
What does a toddler really need nutritionally?My husband and I have 3 children. We have always had good eaters but my youngest (2 years) is becoming rather picky. I personally believe she is still eating enough and realize this is just a pretty common childhood thing. My poor poor husband is worried sick. I think this man legit thinks she will starve if he doesn't just get her to eat something and often results in caving to more snack foods, making this whole thing worse.To give you an idea of what she is currently eatingBreakfast - a full bowl of Oatmeal, banana, cup of milk. Lunch - about a quarter (plus a few bites more) of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, bowl of applesauce, cup of water She will snack on some plain animal crackers or cheerios throughout the day Dinner - usually a small bowl of noodles and a cup of milk. Definitely her smallest meal of the day. I usually will still give her a small bowl of ice cream or a slice of pie if we have it. And I'm talking age appropriate portions. All within reason.I realize she's heavy on carbs and in an ideal world we could get more fresh foods in. I think it will all happen in time but this man really is scared for his daughter. Please help me calm him down and let me know if she will survive to adulthood on this pretty standard kids diet?