Picky eater meal idea generator

Stuck on what to serve? Get a simple plate: something familiar, a fruit or vegetable, and one small thing to explore.

Why plates are built this way

Putting a familiar food on every plate means there is always something your child can eat. The "something to explore" portion is tiny on purpose: it is there to be seen, smelled, or touched, with no expectation that it gets eaten. Swap in foods your family actually eats, and adjust sizes and textures for your child's age.

Ideas are generic examples, not a meal plan. Check for allergies, and cut or prepare foods in a way that is safe for your child's age. This is not medical, feeding or nutrition advice.

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From the maker: Picky Table is run by the person who makes MunchGuard, a free iPhone and iPad app where parent-approved mealtime videos play while a child is chewing and pause when they stop.