[milkmommy]

Cecilia has SPD and huge texture issues.. However with very little exception I no longer allow for an alternitive meal. I di for EVER and as a result shes literly would only eat like 5 things.. and the mmore she swas allowed to not try thigns the more it was proof to her they were bad...
things that wre helping at least OPEN up the possibility of more foods..

1) allowing her to help cook they make it they are much more likely to taste
2) shop for it.. Alowing kids to pick a new fruit or veggie to try also helps
3) seeing a real serving but only requiring a taste.. FOr the longest time I'd say put the single pea on Cs plate and beg her to try.. shes cry fight or barely lick it and colplase like she;d been posioned... Then I started pouring 1/2 cup worth onto her plate but saying one bite please.. I think the only one was also saying see this will be sooo awful your never want more. Plus I figure shes atleast needs to see a serving size..
4) hiding but not hiding teach your picky eatter how differnt combos work why spaghetti sauce might be yummy with lots of veggies how fruit can mask some veggies how we can bake pumkins and squash ect into breads and desserts.. Before age ohh five if needed I hid things after that I felt shes was old enough to lean and understand.