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Fussy Eaters Tip 1 – Put a small amount of new food on the plate with familiar food your child already likes.
Many children are fussy eaters. Fussy eating is normal, but it can be hard to handle. Most of the time fussy eating isn’t about food – it’s often about children wanting to be independent. Here are some ideas that might help if you have fussy eaters in the family.
Fussy Eaters Tip 2 – Make food attractive
Many children are fussy eaters. Fussy eating is normal, but it can be hard to handle. Most of the time fussy eating isn’t about food – it’s often about children wanting to be independent. Here are some ideas that might help if you have fussy eaters in the family.
Fussy Eaters Tip 3 – Keep offering previously refused foods.
Keep offering previously refused foods. Your child will probably try it and eventually like it – but they might have to see a food on their plate 10-15 times before they even try a taste.
Fussy Eaters Tip 4 – When possible, look for opportunities for your child to share meals and snacks with other children
Many children are fussy eaters. Fussy eating is normal, but it can be hard to handle. Most of the time fussy eating isn’t about food – it’s often about children wanting to be independent. Here are some ideas that might help if you have fussy eaters in the family.
Fussy Eaters Tip 5 – Serve your child the same meal the family is eating but in a portion size your child will eat.
Many children are fussy eaters. Fussy eating is normal, but it can be hard to handle. Most of the time fussy eating isn’t about food – it’s often about children wanting to be independent. Here are some ideas that might help if you have fussy eaters in the family.
Fussy Eaters Tip 6 – Offer different foods from the 5 main food groups.
Many children are fussy eaters. Fussy eating is normal, but it can be hard to handle. Most of the time fussy eating isn’t about food – it’s often about children wanting to be independent. Here are some ideas that might help if you have fussy eaters in the family.
Fussy Eaters Tip 7 – Try not to let your child fill up on drinks
Many children are fussy eaters. Fussy eating is normal, but it can be hard to handle. Most of the time fussy eating isn’t about food – it’s often about children wanting to be independent. Here are some ideas that might help if you have fussy eaters in the family.
Fussy Eaters Tip 8 – If your child is fussing about food, ignore it as much as possible
If you have a fussy eater who doesn’t like trying new food, here are some tips that might help:
Fussy Eaters Tip 9 – Make healthy foods fun!
If you have a fussy eater who doesn’t like trying new food, here are some tips that might help.
Fussy Eaters Tip 10 – Turn off SCREENS!
If you have a fussy eater who doesn’t like trying new food, here are some tips that might help.
Fussy Eaters Tip 11 – Set a time limit of about 20 minutes for meals.
How to introduce new foods to fussy eaters If you have a fussy eater who doesn’t like trying new food, here are some tips that might help.
Fussy Eaters Tip 12 – Try having quiet time before meals so your child can calm down before eating.
How to introduce new foods to fussy eaters If you have a fussy eater who doesn’t like trying new food, here are some tips that might help.