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While it's common for kids to throw a fit over the idea of eating anything but fries or hot dogs, some people never grow out of being a picky eater. In fact, a survey of more than 1,300 adults showed that 18 percent of participants qualified as picky eaters. By being fussy over the food that's on your plate, rather than exploring different ingredients and flavours, you might be missing out some health benefits that make you healthier and stronger. 

Our fussy eater’s specialist’s give few suggestions to parents on how they can their kids enjoy the mealtime:

1. Eat well and eat together as much as possible: Whenever you can, eat as a family with your toddler. Eating together also gives you the opportunity to give your toddler plenty of attention. Also, of possible praise when they are eating well.  

2. Introduce new foods gently: Offer just one new food at a time. Sometimes you may need to offer new foods for at least 10/15 times before your toddlers are willing to try it.  

3. Variety during weaning: Introduce as many foods as possible at an early age. Play games with kids on the dinner table and allow kids to play with food especially when you are introducing any new food.  

4. Veggies can be tricky: Another useful trick is to allow kids to participate in buying the veggies-that familiarizes kids with the raw form of the vegetable.  

5. Focus on victories: Positive reinforcement goes a long way. On the other hand, getting anxious about food has negative associations with the child. Let mealtimes be the happy relaxed playful times!

Wrapping Up

Finally, be in constant touch with your baby’s paediatrician from Fussy Eaters regarding weight gain and growth. If the growth of a child is adequate as per your paediatrician there is unlikely to worry about anything while you are feeding your fussy eater.