When your infant or toddler is trying a new food and seems to dislike it , do not despair. The research indicates that it can take 15 swallows of htat food before they feel it is safe and ok to eat. For the picky eaters it can take 30 swallows before a child feels safe with that…
Making a smoothie together is always a way to expose and explore !!! As your little one gets their hands on the foods they are adding to the smoothie they are getting use to the feel and smell of new foods as they drop them into the blender. A good chef always takes a little…
As the situation around the COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to evolve, Sweet Pea Therapy is now offering virtual assessments and interventions by FaceTime, Zoom or by telephone. I appreciate that everyone is social distancing and we are here to help. There are areas that can be assessed and then offer practical recommendations through online services. Many…
I was listening to a grandmother in one of my feeding sessions say that she felt she had created a bad habit. This really sparked my attention as I am a new Grandma. She told me she felt she had set up a bad habit by offering food to her grandson at the grocery store.…
The research shows us that foods that are considered high risk for allergies should be introduced within the first year. We use to wait between 1-2 years before introducing peanut butter. When introducing peanut butter to a young one you can spread a little on their Baby Mum Mum or mix some into their purée.…
Schedule meals and snacks. Keep two hours between meals and snacks. Limit drinking, even water, to meals or snacks. Offer small portions. This will keep your child from being overwhelmed by large amounts of new food. Provide meals and snacks at the table Eat with your child. They learn by modeling what you eat. Praise…
Need some Christmas gift ideas. Studies have shown that games with a food theme will encourage children to explore new foods. Books and videos including food stimulate your child’s interest in trying new tastes
Figuring out how to twirl it onto a fork is hard for adults. Encouraging your child to figure it out keeps mealtime fun. They also learn how much to put in their mouth with practice. Spaghetti is a great meal to add grated vegetables to and with a little butter can be a good way…
As toddlers learn the new skill of eating solids they will often stuff the food in their mouth. This gives them lots of sensory feedback about the food and they learn what is a good bite size for them. Many quickly learn a smaller bite is easier. Some are able to move the food in…
It is very important to expose your child to new foods. Sometimes your child will have a melt down if the new food is on his plate. Offer a side plate or a “learners plate” so that you are still providing him new food. If you don’t offer it you are somewhat agreeing with him that the food is not safe for him. When the food is on the side plate he might feel safer touching it and exploring it. Research shows us that being exposed to new foods will eventually lead to your child trying the new food.
