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“Yucky!” Tips for fussy eaters from The Children’s Dietitian

Has your toddler suddenly decided they no longer like peas, having eaten them happily since they were weaned? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We’ve asked paediatric dietitian and food therapist, Lucy Upton, to give us her tips on fussy eating.

What is fussy eating?

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Wait, you liked it last week! Why your toddler might become a fussy eater

Your toddler’s been experiencing new tastes and textures since they started weaning, but now their teeth, tongue and other mouth muscles have had time to develop, their experience of eating food will be changing, too. This can make mealtimes feel like a whole new challenge, so we’ve asked Paediatric Dietician and Food Therapist, Lucy Upton, to tell us more about why you might suddenly find yourself coping with a newly fussy eater.

Why do children refuse food?

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