How are fussy eaters created?

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I agree with MNB too. I have 4 kids & they ALL have different tastes. One won't eat potato of any kind, one won't eat pasta of any kind, only one really gives veggies/salad a good go. They all eat different fruits. I think watermelon the only fruit they all eat.

DD1 used to be shocking with veggies, but she's a pretty big salad kid now. Lettuce, capsicum, carrot, corn etc. DS has just decided he likes lettuce & carrot after refusing to touch them for months! DD2... we're starting with carrot. We'll work from there

Their dad was also a fussy eater when we got together. Would only have mash,& meat for dinner. Wouldn't eat veggies or anything else at all for dinner. It took a good few years, but he was eating pasta dishes, spag bol, lasagna, potato bake AND veggies by the time we split.

Only one of mine who is easy at dinner times is DD3, but she isn't a snacker, so doesn't eat much through the day. She eats a good sized meal for dinner & eats pretty much everything put in front of her

They're all different & they all like different things at different times. All I can suggest is don't stress. 'Food is fun til they are one' She isn't relying on food just yet. Formula/BM is giving her what she needs til she starts eating a little better. You can try natural yoghurt too, maybe add some fruit of your own to it?

[Nai]

I was a very plain eater as a child but my tastes developed over time. However, I still prefer to eat my vegies raw - always have.

My DD1 went through a very fussy phase and has a lot of allergies but she is now turning into a much more adventurous eater - I just serve up dinner and if there is anything new I request that she tries it. If she doesn't like it she doesn't have to eat it but I just want her to try it.

DD2 is still fussy but again I ask her to try things. She is much less adventurous but is slowly getting there. Funnily enough both kids prefer their vegies raw to being cooked - I'm not going to argue about it as I understand where they are coming from and they are healthier that way anyway