My DS2 didn't really eat until he was about 14 months. We offered, he munched, licked, tasted and spat out most stuff. He just wasn't fussed on eating a heap. I kept thinking food is for fun until you are one. But who says 12 months is the magic cut-off!! His was just a little later. He was pretty much given our food. Some days he'd gnaw on a bit of meat and seem to consume vast amounts. Most days, very little.
He wasn't a great sleeper, but he wasn't waking for hunger, or he'd have eaten more. He's 2.5 now and eats well (but refuses to eat mashed potato LOL).
I personally think that nothing is better than just something, ITMS. She's still a baby. So long as she is healthy, has no issues with weight etc. If i wasn't hungry and someone put a spoon of yoghurt in my mouth, i'd be unlikely to say no - i love yoghurt. But if i was hungry and someone gave me a ham and salad sandwich, i'd eat it. That's got to be better for me in the long run.
Don't make a big deal out of food. If they don't like something don't stress. When they are old enough get them involved with buying and cooking food. And keep up the variety. Always let them try new things. We don't eat chips or processed foods from the oven. I offer good food. And if they don't like it they can have fruit. My DD hated meat till she was about 4 DS (6) still hates fresh leaves (salads) but will happily eat sauted spinach or a slasa. So we improvise. I still ask him to try it. But he loves salad rolls. They both hate pumpkin so I never make them eat it (even though I love it) yet they both love peas (which I'm not a fan of unless fresh) and steamed carrots (which I hate). Just remember there are plenty of ways to get good food into them. And their likes and dislikes will change dramatically over time.
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