Mealtime tips

Short, practical reads for parents of picky eaters. No pressure, no shaming.

• How to help a toddler try new foodsGentle, low-pressure ways to help a toddler or young child get comfortable with new foods.
• How many times should you offer a new food?Why children often need to see a new food many times before eating it, and how to keep offering without pressure.
• What to do when your child only eats beige foodsPractical ideas for when your child mostly eats plain, beige foods like pasta, bread, crackers, and nuggets.
• Lunchbox ideas for picky eatersSimple, low-pressure lunchbox ideas for picky eaters, built around familiar foods with one small extra.
• Getting picky eaters involved in the kitchenSmall kitchen jobs that help picky eaters get comfortable with food before it reaches the table.
• Picky eating: when to talk to your pediatricianSigns that picky eating may be worth raising with your child's pediatrician, and what to bring to the appointment.

This is a family activity and general information, not medical, feeding or nutrition advice. If you have concerns about your child's eating or growth, talk to your pediatrician.

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.