1. Manage mealtimes
Establish set meal and snack time for your child.
Limit meal durations to 20-30 minutes to maintain a stress-free environment, unless your child is actively eating.
2. Learn to understand your child’s hunger signals
Feed your child when they show signs of hunger and end meals when they indicate fullness. This helps them develop a healthy relationship with food.
3. Choose healthy food
Provide a variety of unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables, fortified cereals or grains, nuts, seeds, meat, poultry, fish, legumes, and dairy products to ensure balanced nutrition.
4. Create the “Family Table” as soon as your child begins to eat solid food
Encourage family meals as soon as your child begins to eat solid foods. Sitting together fosters a positive eating environment and models healthy eating behaviors.
5. Consistently offer new food
Introduce new foods at least once a day. Place a small portion of a new or unfamiliar food on your child’s plate alongside their favorite foods to gently encourage variety without pressure.
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PediaSure Plus® contains essential vitamins and minerals designed to fill nutritional gaps. By incorporating PediaSure Plus® into your child’s daily routine, you can ensure they receive the necessary nutrients to thrive, even with picky eating habits
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