MY TODDLER IS REJECTING FOODS THEY USED TO LOVE – NOW WHAT?

It’s common for toddlers to go through phases of food refusal. The Division of Responsibility can be a helpful framework: parents decide what, when, and where meals happen, and toddlers decide if and how much they eat.

Here are some quick tips:

• Space meals and snacks 2–3 hours apart so your child comes to the table hungry.
• Make mealtimes distraction-free, pressure-free, and focused on connection.
• Pair new or less preferred foods with familiar favourites.
• Avoid making separate “back-up” meals; serve the same meal for everyone.
• Keep exposing less preferred foods by offering small amounts regularly.
• Prioritise family meal times and eating together
• Build variety into the way your child’s preferred foods are offered. 

Sound daunting? We have lots of resources to help guide this stage!
For more details and support:

• Read our blog on Picky Eating vs Problem Feeding
• Read our blog on Tips for Fussy Eaters
• Check out our book, Toddler to Table for recipes and strategies.
• Listen to our podcast on Picky Eating vs Problem Feeding