Evolving Eating Habits

Posted by: Sharmila Rajah, 12-Feb-2012

My picky eater...

No matter how many times I’ve read/ heard what experts have had to say about a toddler’s evolving eating habits, I still worry when Shamindra doesn’t eat very much. Though I may not fuss as much as I did with Ayanna, our first.

As experts frequently remind anxious mothers like me –

A toddler’s appetite generally shrinks around this time. They become pickier too. I see these changes with Shamindra and wonder why. After all he is active.

The reasoning is simple - toddlers grow more slowly and don’t need as much food at this stage.

Parents are advised not to pressure toddlers to eat more (which I admit I’m sometimes guilty off). Let their appetites determine how much food they take in. Instead ensure that your toddler enjoys a variety of healthy foods.