Toddlers: Mealtime

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Fussy Eaters

Your child's appetite may change from day to day. Look at your child's eating over time rather than just one meal.

Here's some more tips for fussy eaters:

• You decide what to put on the table. Let your child decide how much to eat.
• Do not force your child to eat certain foods.
• Offer foods only at meals and snack times.
• Continue to offer new foods. It may take 7-10 tries before they a child will like it.
• Your child can help in shopping for and preparing food.

Kids in the Kitchen

Here are some ways your child can help make meals...

• Tear lettuce for a salad.
• Put toppings on pizza or sandwiches.
• Wash fruits and vegetables.
• Shape cookie or bread dough.
• You can let your child set the table, too!