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.…
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.
Meal and snack time can be fun and adventurous. The studies indicate that eating with family or friends results in kids being more adventurous as children watch what others eat. Parents and peers can be the best teachers to model enjoying a variety of foods. We all eat more when we sit around the table…
Mealtime is a social experience. We all eat more when we are at the table surrounded by family and friends. If you would like your child to grow up interacting with others over a meal then it is time to put away the distractions such as a tablet or TV. What they learn and experience…
A study out of the UK resulted in an awareness of the significance of exposure to a variety of foods. The larger the variety of foods a child can see and touch results in them trying new foods. Adding some foods on the charcuterie board that your child does eat along with new…
