Home / Health Insurance / Articles / Parenting / Toddler Development Tips / Introduce New Foods Along With Familiar Foods

Introduce New Foods Along With Familiar Foods

Team AckoFeb 8, 2024

Contents

Your child at this point is working on his motor skills and his day is now filled with more activity which calls for more nutrition by including variety of healthy foods in his meals. Getting him to eat, especially new foods becomes a challenge as he is learning to make choices, which gets his eating habits very unpredictable at times.
Introduce new foods one at a time. Keep the quantity small. Let it be part of the meal which has foods he is familiar with.
Schedule the new snack when he is actually hungry.
It may take few more attempts from him to accept a new food. This is because he may be particular about the colour, texture, taste of the new food. So keep trying but don’t make it a power struggle between both of you. Most importantly, don’t force him to eat.
Meal times have to be fun, calm and relaxed. Avoid distractions and eat together as a family. Let your child see you eating the right healthy foods. Modelling right eating and praising his efforts to try new foods can make the mealtime easier for both of you.

Explore More Articles on Toddler Development Tips

Tips to be an Amazing Stay-at-Home Mom

Effective Ways To Trick Your Toddler Into Eating Vegetables

5 Ways To Improve Your Toddler's Social Skills

6 Things to do With Your Kids This Christmas

Is My Toddler Ready for Daycare?

Preparing yourself for the ‘Terrible Twos’ phase of your child

Egg Allergies in Babies: Symptoms and Treatment

How To Soothe A Crying Toddler?

Must-try games/activities to boost your toddler's development

Dealing with your toddler's favorite word 'No'

How to Avoid Temper Tantrums In Toddlers: A Complete Guide

Traveling with your little one: Everything you need to know

11 Common Mistakes Parents Make While Feeding Their Toddler

Correcting Bad Habits & Inculcating Table Manners In Toddlers

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

Recent

Articles

Netherlands Work Visa: All You Need to Know for Indian Applicants

TeamAcko Nov 13, 2024

Delhi Set to Roll Out WhatsApp-based System for Seamless Challan Payments

TeamAcko Nov 8, 2024

Seychelles Visa for Indians: A Guide

TeamAcko Oct 25, 2024

The UK Youth Mobility Visa: A Summary

TeamAcko Oct 25, 2024

Australian Golden Visa Scheme: All that You Wanted to Know

TeamAcko Oct 25, 2024