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Tips for Picky Toddlers: 8 Strategies to Introduce New Foods

  1. Set a good example: Eat healthy, try new foods yourself
  2. Involve in meal prep: Wash veggies, stir, set table
  3. Make it fun: Fun shapes, colorful plates, "food faces"
  4. Be patient: Repeated exposure works; don't give up
  5. Don't force: Forcing backfires; let child decide amount
  6. Avoid bribes/rewards: Creates unhealthy habits; praise trying instead
  7. Consider textures: Vary preparations, especially finger foods
  8. Keep trying: Persistence pays off; acceptance comes with time

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