LOL Barb. Completely agree.

My DS isn't a fussy eater by any means.. but i can never tell what he's going to scoff down and what he's going to leave on his plate. And why the brocolli off my plate is better than the brocolli on his plate.. I'll never know! hehe. It changes all the time. I've never forced him to eat it if he doesn't want it.. but he doesn't get anything else either (altho I will let him eat as much fruit as he wants later on).

I've read that toddlers/children are actually very good at regulating what they're eating, and will feed themselves a very balanced diet over a timeframe (not necessarily each day, but say within a week) provided they are offered healthy foods and not filled up on unhealthy alternatives. And I think it's true, from observing DS.

This first year is definitely about introducing different textures and tastes, and not so much about nutrition - that comes from milk.

Screwing up the zuccini in his hand - that's all part of learning about the food. It's a good thing! Try not to worry about it. He's exploring and learning