Toddler Food Hacks for Picky Eaters (Your Kids Will Eat EVERYTHING!)

[@HealthNutNutrition]

These are truly the hacks I have been loving when navigating picky eating and was even successful today when tricking Sagey into eating fish sticks 🤣

[@jazkaur7565]

What's her weight by now?

[@rkaur2759]

I saw each and every video of yours and I have 13 months toddler who’s a picky eater. I tried your coconut cookies and he’s eating and enjoying. Big thanks

[@neuronstellingstories5694]

What has helped us the most is talking about taste buds: that they help us enjoy food and also that they change over time. So if it’s a new food, we check for taste buds by her sticking out her tongue and me examining it : “ oh look! I think I see some chicken taste buds! Let’s see!” And after she takes a bite more often than not she exclaims, “I do! I have chicken taste buds!” Or a food she’s disliked in the past:”let’s see if they’ve changed.” This has helped her try new foods and revisit previous dislikes. Though I know sticking out tongues at the table isn’t for everyone lol. (My LO is 2.5 yrs.)

[@gwenhughes6010]

This is adorable. Definitely gonna do this. I love the silly style with tackling things like brushing teeth, dressing, eating or anything with a bit of a struggle.

[@jacquelineisaksen9612]

Mini muffins!! I have a 19 month old and I swear she will eat anything as long as it’s in mini muffin form 😄

[@Bulgariana11]

Hey, what are you favorite mini muffin recipes?

[@pixiesanchez9195]

Could get the silicon cup cake moulds easy cleaning

[@lindahanlon8284]

I saw another video that suggested having the toddler “kiss” the food. This was huge for me because there are times that I know for a fact my toddler likes the item but says no when they see it or it looks different. Having them kiss it allows them to taste it on their lips and many times my toddler then realizes “oh I do like this”

[@pixiesanchez9195]

I'm gonna try this as I have this exact problem

[@pixiesanchez9195]

Thank you🙏

[@artsynahnah2658]

Heyy this is a great idea thanks! 😊

[@jacobjohnson7785]

Try the “kiss, lick, nibble” technique. I know, it sounds dirty. But hear me out. First have them kiss it. Next time see if they will lick it. After a while and some patience see if they will nibble the food item.

[@wondernessful]

Sage waving when you talked about separating food was the cutest thing!!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

🥹

[@lovesswyerNkate]

The tips are really great, you explained the toddler’s point of view; now I see how my toddler feels before a plate. However, as a mother of 4 I have gone through some horrible patches with some of my kids. I’ve tried many tricks and got stressed about it when it did not work. Especially between 2- 4 years 😢. I got so frustrated with their eating habits, and the way the get disgusted by food they aren’t familiar with.. but good news is they grow out of it eventually. So do not make food a tension source and a thing to fight about everyday. Ride it out and try your best.

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

Yep

[@taken...]

Thank you so much, i needed this reassurance... i already have a teen but i forgot most of things and now with my 2 y.o. choking (not gagging) on everything she puts in her mouth is a STRUGGLE to feed her.

[@raeesarashid7678]

I like that you tried but honestly you have no idea what a picky eater is! Sage has always done great and you did get a lil lucky. some of us have done and are still doing all the things and struggling so when and if these don't work for some, please don't feel like you are a failure

[@ronjab4586]

This, so much.

[@DogMommy.]

Same here smh

[@sarah29880]

💯

[@rrr441]

Yes, thank you... my kid wouldn't touch any of this with a ten foot pole... I did "everything right" since weaning her and yet she is as picky as they come. And so stubborn. Every meal is a struggle, I'm desperate.

[@pixiesanchez9195]

@@rrr441 I agree like my son wont even look at some things and what's more frustrating the things I know he likes so say chicken keives right he's eaten and liked them before but recently if I serve them up he won't look at them, try them or touch them yet I know he likes them 🤦

[@Simeon1212]

I’m my country it’s not really an issue . We don’t even have enough food for starters and no high chairs. Babies eat with family . It can be anyone mom aunt uncle neighbors too considered family . Babies just eat with us whatever we eat & are happy . We eat our traditional food & if we’re lucky enough protein but mostly vegetables

[@KarinaLopez-ig4dl]

Good for ya'll!

[@NikkiScatch84]

You’re so helpful to the other moms. I’m not a mom but my nephew was the pickiest eater ever !

[@abiyah3176]

These are great tips. My daughter only likes fruits and veggies, which may not seem picky to some, but she doesn’t like meat, and is super picky with everything else.

[@ashk6002]

My son too. 2 year old. Loves salads. Health food 😀

[@alexis_253]

Same here. I have a 14 month old who hates meat, so I struggle to get her enough protein. She will eat a ton of salad and broccoli 😂 hope that part at least sticks!

[@clo2583]

Omg my son is the same lol

[@hollygriffithrealtor]

This is such a positive video on baby eating! Thank you so much for the amazing tips! ❤❤

[@brilliantbutblue]

I remember back when you started Sage on solids and you had done your research etc, my comment at the time was "you are way over thinking this it's not that complicated" or words along those lines, here we are all this time later and my goodness lm eating my words!! You have certainly have created excellent eating habits for Sage, your hard work and education has paid off. 👍

[@raeesarashid7678]

some of us have done all this yet we still stressed . it also depends on the child , she is rather lucky as well I stay strong knowing that some day my baby will get it and my work will pay off

[@ONEBLESSEDHOME]

I so agree with the staredown or pressure. Even as an adult it's strange when people are staring at you while your eating and making sure you eat everything lol

[@Lifewithgenie]

I wanna cry. I’m not wealthy and I don’t know how to cook like my grandma😭 so finding an affordable cookbook for my toddlers and me I love it! I will have to deposit money tomorrow to place my order but I will for sure be ordering ❤️

[@gaiagabby420]

This is so helpful! My baby is only four months but I have very strong feelings on helping children develop healthy habits with food as they grow. I think it’s so important. Thank you for this

[@HealthNutNutrition]

You're so welcome! Its also so exciting watching them enjoy new foods

[@VictoriaBC610]

2:09 Sage's little nod as if to say, "yup, yup, she's right"😂😁🥰

[@CristianRivasQ]

“No” “yeah, we did” lol 🧡🧡🧡 Thank you for all of these tips!

[@foodfoundation2448]

This is sound achievable advice with fundamental advice that can be applied toward children of all ages.

[@StillSounds-14]

The best advice from u that i follow is let them make a mess❤️❤️it actually really help with my picky toddlers, she play and eat. Thanks

[@HealthNutNutrition]

So happy to hear that! I know it’s hard to look at but I think it makes a huge difference

[@Thefairyprincess1]

Great tips! I loved that you included sage in here she's adorable 💗 The separated plate though could lead to a picky eater my niece would never eat food that touched other food, my kids dony mind actually my daughter loved to mix unrelated food and make tiny sandwiches of them

[@larisou2192]

Her ginger hair is so adorable ❤

[@noemilambert1412]

Hard week with toddler not wanting anything lately so stressful screaming at me! 😩🙏🏼 gonna try some of these tips thank you! 💕

[@CHRISTALMOUNTAIN]

Hard week?

[@mitchellewatterson8522]

I feel you im going through this right now

[@trinity6diversia]

Once again, perfect timing, I have a 14 month old who is starting to get picky. She loves pasta but now doesn't like it with any toppings so this video helps!

[@snehaharkut6739]

Hi, how did you cope with this stage? My 14 month old is going through the same. Amazing eater now picky with every single thing.

[@trinity6diversia]

@Sneha Harkut I just went with the flow and tried new things, and made sure the majority of the plate was things she already liked and she'd usually try the new stuff too. She also learned quickly that mama food is the best food, so I've gotten her to eat new stuff just by eating with her or sharing with her. Now she's 17 months and willing to try anything at least once.

[@snehaharkut6739]

@@trinity6diversia thanks for replying. I guess the key is patience and consistency. But when we are in thick of it, it feels like it will never end!

[@emilymunday6212]

Yes baking together is SOOO fun!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

couldn't agree more!

[@mutantryeff]

A family friend's kid would not eat any meat unless it was "chicken", so they started telling the kid everything was chicken. Solved the problem. The kid had neophobia.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Love that! Sometimes you just need to get creative 🥹

[@shaunagoralski2610]

My friends adult brother is STILL like this. She calls everything chicken

[@dejaweston75]

I do this exact thing w my son !

[@knottyseedling]

I purchased a copy of the Healthnut baby cookbook! I haven't fully started feeding my boy but I will soon! I'm excited!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

I’m so excited for you! Check out my baby meal prep videos and sages first week of eating on KZbin for inspo!

[@knottyseedling]

@@HealthNutNutrition will do Nikole! Thanks for all you do and always being real about parenthood and its struggles!

[@jajajameena]

Ok I love that baking the pancakes hack! How do you do this for your coco blueberry and green blender pancakes? Number of batches, preheat, bake time? I need the deets lol 😅 Also… My baby loves all of your recipes!!

[@Yosoybethanny]

Yesss I am going through it a lot just helping and asking her to eat

[@emilyhart3600]

I bought some veggie and fruit cutters off of Amazon and my son ate the cucumber because of the cute shapes. Also I would keep offering just one bite of a food he doesn't like along with foods that he does like.

[@NASMCERTIFIEDPTShatiana]

Thank you I'm dealing with a very picky eater right now she is 18 months and she doesn't like fruit or veggies once I start eating them in front of her she wanted it, your tips are very helpful and I will try to eliminate the no word.☺️

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Yeah it’s a tough age with introducing new foods for sure! Don’t give up keep at it and I hope these tips help you out. Sometimes it’s the smallest thing that will help get them to eat what’s on their plates

[@NASMCERTIFIEDPTShatiana]

@@HealthNutNutrition I'll try lol I want to give up

[@denisekohlmann9234]

This is such a great, well thought out video. All your tips are really great. Thank you for putting this together for us parents who could use some new ideas for getting their kids to eat!

[@Bulgariana11]

Great video, thanks! I have an extremely picky eater and don’t know what to do with her

[@cathycurtis1218]

Great video! I have an 8 month old daughter who is exploring new foods all the time.

[@mikamoo52]

This REALLY worked! Thank you.

[@char6]

Could you do a video on how you do a quick clean up after meal mess? I struggle so much with that 🤣

[@HealthNutNutrition]

I can definitely show this in an upcoming vlog!

[@molkaoury5486]

Thanks for the tips you deserve more followers your channel is great !

[@lynnkrus]

I really like this video. Now I have to buy a plate with separated compartments lol. I think this align with my asian background too. Usually there are several different vegetable side dishes when eating meals.

[@jenniferanne91]

Ohh that little clip of Sage eating her own hamburger! Precious! Also, the reply to going blueberry picking.. “No.” Lol! She is the sweetest.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

she kills me 🤣

[@jessicamansfield3273]

Thank you! I needed this. My 21m old has been so picky the last couple months.. I can hardly get her to eat anything

[@surlespasdondine]

Completely normal. Around 2 years old they go through a phase where they want mostly bland food.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Try this tips! they should help and goodluck mama you got this 🥰

[@natalyvaldezberthet]

Wow I remember watching your videos a long time ago and you used to live in Canada and now you are in Florida 😯

[@andreabrown2106]

your voice is very calming! intelligent woman :]

[@HimansaGeethmi]

Pancakes, I add different ingredients on different days. Cornmeal, goat meat, carrot, egg, pumpkin, banana and avocado and he eats it all up with peanut butter on top of the pancakes or plain on savory pancakes.

[@Arilovesearth]

This is a gem of a video

[@wondernessful]

her hair has grown so much!!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Its growing so fast!

[@annush8]

As I was watching this with baby boy, he showed me that he wanted to drink and eat bc Sage did it too. :)

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

Yes. It's amazing how much kids learn from each other.

[@MsShwetamit]

Cannot wait for 2nd baby healthnut cookbook to come out...

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Working on it! I want it to be perfect and to really nail down the recipes (it’s going to be good 😉)

[@StorytimewithSai]

So cute ❤ great ideas and tips! Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@IamKelly-anne]

Thank you these are great tips, and sage is so adorable! xx

[@dulcie-jaynehargest7045]

I will remember this video when I have kids of my own one day. Would you post a video of a daily routine with Sage now that she's older? And any advice for becoming a morning person? That's something I'm working on for myself.

[@em-hg4jc]

Awesome video❤️ soooo helpful

[@sandraleon3434]

Love it!! Thank you so much! I really need it!!

[@trishaines2813]

Thank you so much for this! My 16 mos old is not much of a picky eater but does get bored easily when she’s eating 🙄

[@shopwithjen]

Great tips momma!!

[@alexandracriniti7289]

So helpful! Sage is so funny and cute!!

[@ayb1111]

Love the video! Love your channel. It's 1 of the few I really look fwd to weekly. If I can kindly have a negative and positive comment 😬 it would be that it's too short!! We love your channel so much we selfishly want more!! 😩 lol

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Thank you for the lovely feedback and I’m sure there will be longer fall and holiday videos to come 😉 I also love a good long juicy video

[@Sycosoulreaver]

What a great video!

[@meekaa7010]

I have a 22 month old twins and they are picky eaters, but lately they have shown interest in new foods. I try to avoid saying it's yummy right?instead i describe the color and taste. For example, I will take some green peas from their plate and say the peas are green, and sweet then i eat some of it. Most of the time it works.

[@reneeboyette4252]

Love the videos thanks for the tips and tricks. I have previous purchased your baby cookbook and love it. Curious what recipe you use for fish sticks

[@priya11raj11]

Can you tell us what beverage cup sage was using in this vid? We are looking for a straw cup for water and another for milk. Thanks!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

It’s a mini Hydroflask! It’s linked on my amazon storefront under baby food essentials.

[@vanessamaya5464]

Thank you so much!! you always give excellent advice. I have a 1 year old and he can be a picky eater. Your awesome 🥰

[@rukkyokany]

great tips mama,, tested and they actually work

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Im so happy they worked for you!

[@amyhoward8464]

Great hacks I LOVE your jeans and top where did you get them from ? X

[@wondernessful]

any tips if Sage just doesn't like the main course on her plate? do you just feed her more fruit or veggies or substitute so she's full?

[@HealthNutNutrition]

It’s tough when they flat out refuse the main course 🤪 I always have something aka a “safe food” I know she’ll eat even if it’s a side like cucumber or strawberries. Worst case I’ll add something filling like cheese or avocado but I try not to keep offering new foods like it’s an open kitchen. I also try to be mindful of servings her foods I think she’ll eat. If it’s a completely new food and I’m on the fence about her eating it I’ll sometimes have a backup.

[@aamenavawda2476]

I appreciate this

[@roses495]

Thanks for these tips 💙

[@dpdelucia]

This is the best video! Thank you!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

😌

[@ericavigil416]

Thank you

[@DailySlay.withLai]

Lately I’ve been getting my toddler(she’ll be 3 in October) to eat better and eat her veggies with some sort of bribery. Saying if she eats this and then feeding it to her so she can get an ice cream,chocolate, not forcing her to eat more than she wants but to eat it in general and it’s been working and she’s eating more veggies sooo it’s like a win win for her and I😬😬

[@angelatroche5297]

That’s so cute ❤🥰

[@marinagomes513]

Amazing tips!

[@annekay3045]

You mentioned Sage loves veggies. Do you have a dedicated video of how you made her love veggies? You are such a great resource for new mamas. Thanks

[@MelissaCapriotti]

Separating their food is so true! Sometimes I'll just use a regular plate for all three of my littles...and they always eat very very little!

[@FatimaTuZahra-i1r]

sage is so cutee

[@lachantal830]

Great Video ❤️🙌🏻!!

[@judithporras925]

What do you use for Sage to stand in and help prep or eat her food?

[@oyutnglg9620]

I love you forever and you teach me so much. 🙏

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Thank you!

[@pappoola]

3:32 Could you please share your beef and broccoli recipe? ❤

[@taken...]

My daughter just turned 2 and since a while now she.s choking on almost everything. Not gagging, choking. I am very careful with what i serve her to eat as that seems to have become a problem. Pressure or not she refuses to try to eatnew foods. Shapes or colors are not interesting to her.... Mostly feeding on baby foods, and smoothies. I have moments when i really believe she.s just being lazy and does not chew properly but i am starting to get worried and since my pediatrician is away for the month, i am trying to find ideas that would help me feed her better and maybe a little more too.

[@pixiesanchez9195]

My toddler literally dipped bread in his juice and eat it then got upset cause I took his juice away as he tried to drink it with soup & bread bits in it and honestly I didn't mind him dipping the bread in the juice once he was eating it but drinking the juice with bread bits and soup bits in was the limit

[@shariservillon2547]

Feeding her the good ole bacalhau sticks. 😂

[@PageRay-q2q]

Until somebody tells me their child doesn't eat FRENCH FRIES NOODLES and is now picky about exactly what kind of pizza they eat then MY CHILD IS THE PICKIEST EATER IN THE WORLD

[@Mrs15swain05]

I would say these divided plates was the biggest mistake for us! After stopped using them and put bolognaise and pasta on normal plate, we had meltdowns for MONTHS if the sauce run too close to pasta and touched it 🤦‍♀️ Never again, worse idea ever in our household…I believe girls from BigLittleFeelings covered exactly the same topic the same way couple years ago…

[@bianka4001]

Just curious, why did you separate the sauce and pasta in the first place? Could've just served it premixed in one of the spaces of the plate and only put something unrelated like fruit in the other free space of the divided plate? That would've worked better in the long run I think.

[@Mrs15swain05]

@@bianka4001 Because his mother always had the need to fill all empty compartments (I was his nanny) so he was used to having pasta in one, sauce in other, some veggies and fruits on others and all had to be different 🤦🏼‍♀️ It was a nightmare. He is 6 now and still struggles when his broccoli touches sauce 😂🙄

[@bianka4001]

@@Mrs15swain05 Ohh I see! That makes sense, it does sound exhausting for sure! We have the opposite issue, ours is 13 months and is obsessed with emptying stuff.. extremely obsessed. bowls, cupboards, the tables, well all surfaces really.. so while she eats a piece she simultaneously empties the plate/bowl or clears off the tray if we don't use a bowl.. until she finishes chewing and then complains about her food being on the floor... 🥴

[@Mrs15swain05]

@@bianka4001 haha kids 😂 They told me to have one, that it will be fun. Now I am 9 months pregnant and working as a nanny for 13 years I am wondering what have I gotten myself into 😂😂😂

[@bianka4001]

@@Mrs15swain05 Congratulations! I wish you the best for delivery!

[@fatimarafii7473]

Hi. Can you have the steamer or what you call it 😁 on while small kids Are in the room? I have read that eucalyptus is not recormended for smal kids? Is it true?

[@keelydriscoll7400]

It’s important for my child to learn gratitude for what’s placed in front of him and to not waste food. I generally do make my child eat everything on his plate but it doesn’t have to be all at once. It can be for snack later or the following meal. I try to set him up for success by not putting more than I know he can eat on his plate (you can always have more when finished) and I don’t put foods I know he really dislikes on his plate.

[@swayFortified]

Hi! Which stepping stool is Sage using?

[@britt_bora9318]

Omg she’s so cute

[@laurawells1598]

Love it !

[@AmazingArt01]

nice

[@darkhighpriestess3580]

My kid can’t be fooled 😂 she’ll just eat the strawberries and push the plate away I wish it was easier 🙃

[@lizetealves8573]

Portuguese girls!!!! 💞

[@shirani8697]

Thanks! ♥️

[@breezylyn2168]

My son will only eat bread.and won't try anything . Any tips ? He's non verbal and special neede and struggles following along . Example .. he isn't able to make a meal with me . He doesn't want to what so ever . . Any tips ? I'd love to be able to do this for him and with him

[@ceegee5724]

That child is at that age where you can get just about anything into them lol

[@sanismily5]

Hey hi from India🇮🇳 hyderabad

[@CuteandCozyKids]

Nice

[@mujray]

Ever since i have introduced fruits to my toddler he has stopped eating the salty foods. Trying it is not a problem he will try it but will stop eating as soon as he tries it and keeps asking for “apple” which is basically any fruit especially strawberries.

[@coldblooded568]

Why am I enjoying this video when I don't have children, a pregnancy OR relationship? Lmfaooo

[@amnasaad3990]

Do you get Sage vaccinated?

[@meherengineer1775]

What toddler stool is Sage standing on?