Life Kit Creative ways to get kids to eat their veggies
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Feb 7, 2023 Parents share their trials of getting kids to eat veggies, revealing common struggles with picky eaters. The discussion covers children's natural food preferences and the phase of food neophobia. Creative strategies emerge, like playful names for vegetables and involving kids in meal prep. The importance of early vegetable exposure is highlighted, along with the reassurance that every child’s taste evolves. Overall, it’s a mix of expert advice and innovative tips to make veggies exciting for little ones!
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Toddler Food Preferences
- Beck Harlan's toddler, Gus, consistently rejects sweet potatoes at dinner.
- He prefers mac and cheese, a common preference among young children.
Flavor Preferences in Babies
- Babies are accustomed to the sweet flavors of breast milk and formula.
- The transition to vegetables, with their diverse and often bitter or earthy flavors, requires time and repeated exposure.
Neophobia in Toddlers
- Neophobia, or the fear of trying new foods, is a normal developmental stage in toddlers.
- This peaks during the toddler years, explaining common food rejections.