Picky eating
Do you hear 'I won't eat that!' at every meal? Without forcing or bribing, gently help your child get to know new tastes, one small step at a time.
What you may notice
- Your child eats only a few familiar foods and turns away from anything new.
- They sniff the food, poke at it with a spoon and push the 'yucky' bits to the side of the plate.
- They won't touch food if things are mixed together or look unfamiliar.
- Meals often end in tears, arguments or long sitting over a full plate.
- They ask for snacks and sweets between meals but say 'I'm not hungry' at the table.
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Possible reasons, step-by-step actions, what to avoid, how to use your child's strengths, and when to see a specialist.