This post is sponsored by Red Baron but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Since Emma’s so young, I’m not yet dealing with summer breaks and our routines are still going strong! She’s in full time daycare/pre-school and I’ve successfully transitioned into a working mama. After school, there is always a battle of what she will eat. She’s very very picky and she can thank her dear old mom for that gene! I’ve tried it all folks…pastas, chicken nuggets, mac n’cheese, you know it! Nothing seems to work for this girl, except PIZZA!!! She absolutely LOVES it and her current favorite (and mine) is Red Baron! 
We all know summer is a time for everyone to enjoy some fun in the sun and spend time with the ones they love! For most moms, it can also be the busiest and most hectic time of the year! With all the fun summer activities planned, I always struggle to get some decent nutrition into my picky eater. It’s always a battle with my girl, but thanks to Red Baron, I’ve found a way to give her the nutrition and energy she needs for all her play dates with her besties! Her favorite thing to do is feed me the pepperoni while she devours the rest!
It’s not always easy with picky toddlers, but finding something they love doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Here are some great tips for picky eaters that have worked for us:
- Social Modeling- Always take part during meal time. As caregivers, we need to model good eating habits with our little ones and they really do notice everything. Make sure to engage and enjoy food with your littles.
- Designated meal or snack times- This one is really hard for us! Meal time should be just that, MEAL TIME ONLY! There should be no distractions and food should be the main focus. This is particularly hard for us when we eat out because I’m tempted to bust out the iPad lol! We are working on it though!
- Portion size, food size, and type- This is an interesting one. The basic rule is one tablespoon of food to each year of child’s age. Giving toddlers a few options is also good, but never force feed as it could backfire.
- Reset!- It’s recommended to change things up every now and then. Food can get boring and changing small aspect of the same foods they’re eating can slowly transition them into liking new tastes and textures.
All of these tips were recommended to us by our pediatrician and it is always best to consult a professional for all your feeding concerns.
