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We will keep trying until we decide we like something. I only give small servings at first until it gets a yay or nay. Save any left overs because the next meal is like starting from zero, what she liked for lunch yesterday now hates and what she hated is the best thing ever.
From what I’ve learned about picky eating, the more you force them, the fussier they get. And offering alternatives also makes picky eating worse because they learn that protesting results in more options. I would advise to offer meals during routine meal times. If she refuses, don’t force her to eat at that exact time. She just might not be hungry and maybe you need to change meal times around. If later she asks for food again, offer the food from earlier. Obviously she most likely will still refuse. In that case, maybe only offer foods that she’s used to. The eggs on toast with avocado and yoghurt on the side is a well rounded meal and something she likes to eat so maybe stick to that for a while. I know as parents it’s hard to watch them not eat anything, but just as we as adults are not in the mood to eat sometimes or we get into phases of eating only one certain type of food for a while, she may also feel the same. But whatever you do, just don’t force her or show anger
@Kelsey i feel this in my bones, thank you! Okay I'll keep trying. I think I give up on something when she doesn't like it one or two meals 🥲🥲 I'm clearly giving up too soon
@Khadija thank you! I think you're right, she's nearly 17 months. Yesterday she ate quite a bit for breakfast and I think at lunchtime she just wasn't hungry but then at 3pm was very hungry. 🫠🫠
When my son doesn't eat much, I try and compensate with a heartier snack in between meals. He usually has some fruit , Crackers and cheese, melts and puffs or some puree for snack so I try and add a bit more to his snack since he skipped out at his regular meal time. It usually works pretty well but don't be upset if she still refuses to take the extra snack. At least your trying and if she was starving she'd eat. Another thing to consider is maybe try cutting things up into different shapes. For example, we we strted eating Cucumber it had to be cut into spears, then hed only take half circles and now its back to spears. Between teething and feeding independence somedays I feel like ripping my hair out😅 Just remember that she can't properly communicate what she wants or how she wants it presented, so you just have to guess. Try not to get discouraged. You got this!
@Renee thank you! 💓💓 That's super helpful and I have never thought about the shape of the food but that could be a good shout!! I'll give this a go and try not to get too fed up with it all
How old is she now?