Picky Eaters Children between the ages of 1 and 5 years of age are often “picky eaters”. The mean age is between 3 years and more pronounced in girls than boys. They go through phases where they want to eat and at times they’ve completely lost their appetite. Unless...
Most toddlers go through a phase of only eating a few particular foods. This is a normal part of their development. It’s partly because of something called food neophobia, which is a fear of new foods. Many toddlers experience this around the age of two. Rest assured,...
Early childhood is a critical period of development. During this time, children develop eating habits that will influence their relationships with food for a lifetime. Toddlers are often picky or refuse to eat altogether, making mealtime a real challenge. But there...
Sometimes, getting kids to eat a variety of foods is a nightmare. They tend to get used to certain types of foods and trying out something new is not always easy. Here are seven ways that you can change that! If they are involved with the purchases,...
If you have a picky eater at home, you may worry that he is not getting enough iron in his diet at all. Broccoli and spinach are not the only sources of iron — there are lots of other ways of providing him with this nutrient. Fruits and Vegetables If your picky...
What is an appetite tumble? Between 1 and 5 years old, it is normal for a toddler’s appetite to slow down. It will probably seem like your child doesn’t eat enough, is never hungry, or won’t eat unless you spoon-feed her yourself. As long as your...
