Toddlers wouldnât earn their reputations without being the picky eaters that they are. However, this should be understood as a developmental phase out of which only time and parental help can help pass out of.
Here are a few simple things to help you deal with the picky eater situation:
⢠Make sure that you serve small portions regularly.
⢠Offer your child food that looks tasty and appetizing.
⢠Donât force your toddlers to empty their plates.
⢠Donât bribe them to eat.
⢠Offer a balanced and healthy diet.
There are also ways of making your childrenâs mealtimes interesting:
⢠Set regular mealtimes so that your toddler starts to get hungry before feeding time.
⢠Make them new, healthy and colorful snacks so they look forward to mealtime. Avoid too many sweet foods; help to teach them to enjoy other tastes.
⢠Serve snacks in their favorite ânibble plateâ.
⢠Mix up their favorite food stuffs with the stuff they donât like to eat e.g. vegetables.
⢠Eat as a family. This way children can feel like being part of a fun activity
Above all, be patient. If your toddlers donât eat at their regular time, try offering them the same after one hour. It is also important for your toddler not to be distracted with toys and television during mealtimes.
