My DS (2.5) is a huge grazer. Its impossible to get him to eat anything substantial at meal times, and I feel like he just lives on snacks (PB sandwiches, cheese, ham, fruit bars etc). He will have maybe a bite of mince or similar at dinner.
It frustrates me no end! But my research suggests that they are naturally grazers at this age, and also that their appetites are very good at regulating what they need too. I think your LO sounds fine- as long as they're not overweight, I wouldn't be concerned.
Nelle, your idea is good- give the appealing stuff at meal times. I might try this....
hun I don't think its a good idea to limit her at this age. I think there is a high chance that could just lead to her wanting food more (because she can't have it) IYKWIM? And then you've created a battle ground over food. I've also been told they naturally graze at this age and probably, if I did that much running and jumping and climbing and dancing and all the rest of the activity I would drop my weight and be able to eat like a horse too
Is she overweight? I think if she's in normal limits then it's all cool.
DS is a bit like Nelle's, he runs hot and cold with meals. Sometimes he eats heaps and other times he seems to skip meals, sometimes two in a row He also grazes constantly most afternoons from about 3pm through to dinner-time. Often CC report that he "ate heaps" or "had seconds today" and those are the days he doesn't want much dinner.
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He also grazes constantly most afternoons from about 3pm through to dinner-time. Often CC report that he "ate heaps" or "had seconds today" and those are the days he doesn't want much dinner. 
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