Picky Eaters

It’s common for toddlers to become picky eaters, or to have less of an appetite than when they were younger. It’s also common for parents to worry that their child isn’t getting the nutrition they need — and pediatricians do a lot of reassuring on this topic!

Indeed, these changes in eating habits and appetite are normal. Keep offering your toddler healthy choices and keep introducing new foods — bearing in mind that they may need to be offered a new food as many as 10 to 15 times before they will eat it.

Don’t force or pressure your child to eat, and don’t keep them in their highchair if they’re clearly not interested in eating. If you’re worried or have specific concerns, talk with your child’s doctor.

Get more tips on how to handle picky eaters.