Put A Stop To Picky Eating
One of the many problems that you have to help your child to overcome while they are at the toddler stage is picky eating. Any food that looks funny in their eyes will make them not want to eat it. Likewise they may just be picky to show you how stubborn they are and to try to see your reaction to what they do.
The first thing you need to remember is to be patient. Any child will need to be exposed to a new food more than once before they are actually going to eat it without any apprehension. It is the same with adults when we see certain foods like sushi or certain vegetables that we are not used to eating.
Try offering them a variety of dishes into his diet - like a main dish, rice or bread, a vegetable and/or fruit, and some milk - so there’s something he’ll want to eat. If he still won’t try the “new” food after ten exposures, take it out of rotation for six months or so.
Don’t give them large portions. A toddler’s stomach is the size of his fist, and he’s growing only one-tenth as much as he did as a baby, so he likely needs less food than you think. Dainty portions are also more appetizing. A few spoonfuls will appeal more to your child’s natural curiosity.
Involve your child in picking the meal. He’ll be more interested in eating the final product. Ask, “Should we have green beans or broccoli?” But don’t offer too many options - he might feel confused. Share kitchen duty, too. Have him tear the lettuce for a salad or pour ingredients. At the grocery store, invite him to pick a new fruit to try or to select a different colored veggie every week.