Resources and Ideas for Picky Eating

Some children develop very picky eating habits that may affect their weight, diet, and overall health, as well as their family dynamic and lifestyle regarding food. These children may be more than just picky eaters, but instead problem-feeders. These limited diets can also be difficult for families to afford or accommodate, and/or may also cause digestive issues and difficulties with bowel movements. Here are some resources that I have found helpful in working with families with picky eaters or problem-feeders.

1. Cooking with your child to promote inclusion and exposure to foods

   1. With constant supervision and at your own risk.

      
      

2. SOS Approach to Feeding support for children and families with feeding concerns.

   1. https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/

   
   

3. Just Take a Bite book by Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson

   1. https://www.amazon.com/Just-Take-Bite-Effective-Challenges/dp/1932565124

   
   

4. Food chaining techniques

   • You can find a lot of resources and books on food chaining on the internet.

   • It is essentially taking food that a child does like and making micro changes to the food to hopefully encourage them to like a new food.

     • For example:

       1. French fries

          1. French fries from different brands or stores

          2. French fries with sauces

       2. Potato chips and/or veggie straws

          1. Different flavored potato chips

          2. Different types of potato chips

          3. Different brands of potato chips

          4. Veggie straws

          5. Different types and brands of veggie straws

       3. Apple Chips

          1. Different types of apple chips

          2. Different shapes

          3. Homemade versus store-bought

       4. Apples

          1. Different types of apples

          2. Different sauces for apples