White rice is not far from refined sugars in terms of nutritional content and contains fewer nutrients than many other foods. Instead, look for better paleo options like fried cauliflower rice which can be created into a hearty meal by adding other veggies and mushrooms to it.
By 19-24 months your child should know a bit less than 50 words and will be picking up more regularly. It is important to watch what you say around this time to ensure that your child does not learn unsavory language. A two-year-old may start to use 2-4 word sentences to describe things or explain their feelings.
Try not to worry if your toddler isn't talking at 18 months. The age at which children learn to talk can vary widely. Rest assured that learning to talk a little later than other children shouldn't affect how your child develops later on. Most, but not all children, can say at least six words by 18 months. If your little one isn't quite there yet, there are likely to be lots of other signs that she's eager to communicate. Your toddler should be able to follow simple instructions from you, such as Pick up your teddy..