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Emergencies","picky-eater-kitchen-tools","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/picky-eater-kitchen-tools/","/blog/picky-eater-kitchen-tools/","2020-02-25T16:02:01","2023-11-13T21:04:14","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picky eating can often feel like a battle, but there are days when your kid’s normal levels of head-shaking, sealed lips and mealtime tantrums seem to shoot off the charts. So what do you do when your little one is hunkered down and ready to refuse everything? \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the list below! As parents ourselves, these are the items that we recommend (and keep stocked in our own kitchens) to help prevent, manage or respond to picky eater emergencies.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>1. Letter Cookie Cutters\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18746\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/letter-pressed_LPRESS_1_40d181e2-4bb2-4696-b421-e30641ac7cee.jpg\" alt=\"picky eater\" width=\"603\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/letter-pressed_LPRESS_1_40d181e2-4bb2-4696-b421-e30641ac7cee.jpg 967w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/letter-pressed_LPRESS_1_40d181e2-4bb2-4696-b421-e30641ac7cee-300x153.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/letter-pressed_LPRESS_1_40d181e2-4bb2-4696-b421-e30641ac7cee-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.genuinefred.com/products/letter-pressed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun cookie cutters\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can turn any meal into an opportunity for learning. Although they’re designed for cookies, you can easily use them at the table, too! Let your little one press them into cauliflower mashed potatoes or even “paint” them with their favorite sauce to spell out words on their plate.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Why we love this option\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: By turning food into a tool for spelling, you’ll take some of the focus off the food itself, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/parenting-picky-eaters-no-pressure/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reducing the pressure of eating\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and making mealtime more interactive, laid back and fun. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>2. Egg Molds\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18747\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/funny-side-up_5174245_2.jpg\" alt=\"picky eater\" width=\"601\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/funny-side-up_5174245_2.jpg 1000w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/funny-side-up_5174245_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/funny-side-up_5174245_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/funny-side-up_5174245_2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to sparking interest in food for picky eaters, sometimes a little jazzed-up presentation is all it takes. From robots to cats to unicorns, these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.genuinefred.com/5174245-funny-side-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creative egg molds\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will get your little ones excited for breakfast. If they’re old enough, your kids can even help out with the preparation—whether that means washing veggie toppings, cracking the eggs or taking the plates to the table. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Why we love this option\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/overcome-picky-eating-involving-child/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your child involved with meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (beyond sitting down to eat) can help foster an interest in food and make them feel more invested. And who doesn’t love an adorable egg robot?\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>3. Mini Play Mat\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18749\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-09-10-at-1.02.40-PM.png\" alt=\"picky eater\" width=\"370\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-09-10-at-1.02.40-PM.png 339w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-09-10-at-1.02.40-PM-287x300.png 287w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re wondering how to get a picky toddler to eat, this mini play mat could be the answer. Divided into high-lipped sections, this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://ezpzfun.com/products/mini-play-mat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suction-cupped play mat\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keeps foods separated (a big plus for many picky eaters) and allows your little one to choose what to eat and what to mix. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Why we love this option: \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making your child’s meal more tactile and independent is a great step toward reducing stubborn food refusals. The suction cups also help keep the mess in check!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>4. Game Dinner Trays\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18751\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dinner-winner_5175839_1_74f8a2d6-64f9-4c7d-a4ad-3c45e07d4026-1.jpg\" alt=\"picky eater\" width=\"599\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dinner-winner_5175839_1_74f8a2d6-64f9-4c7d-a4ad-3c45e07d4026-1.jpg 933w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dinner-winner_5175839_1_74f8a2d6-64f9-4c7d-a4ad-3c45e07d4026-1-300x217.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dinner-winner_5175839_1_74f8a2d6-64f9-4c7d-a4ad-3c45e07d4026-1-768x556.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to the mini play mat, these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.genuinefred.com/products/dinner-winner-kids-tray-enchanted-forest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">game dinner trays\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a creative way to make meals more fun while also ensuring that different foods don’t touch. Build up some suspense to encourage your little one to reach the prize box at the end, which is the perfect size for a thoughtful portion of your kid’s favorite healthy sweets.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Why we love this option: \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids love games, but distracting them with the TV or iPad often worsens their attention at mealtime, giving them even less incentive to eat. By turning the meal itself into the game, you can add fun that still focuses on food.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>5. Spinning Plate\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18752\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/81ZykOd0xIL._AC_SL1500_-1024x986.jpg\" alt=\"picky eater\" width=\"600\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/81ZykOd0xIL._AC_SL1500_-1024x986.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/81ZykOd0xIL._AC_SL1500_-300x289.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/81ZykOd0xIL._AC_SL1500_-768x740.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/81ZykOd0xIL._AC_SL1500_-1200x1156.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/81ZykOd0xIL._AC_SL1500_.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Plate-Picky-Eaters-without-Stress/dp/B07DP63BPG/ref=asc_df_B07DP63BPG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=289616816592&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13053630174299877716&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1016367&hvtargid=pla-524446483584&psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spinning plate\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another interesting way to approach the problem of how to get your kid to eat. Just fill the eight components with different foods (both favorites and more adventurous options), and then let your child spin the plate to determine the order of eating. The spin adds an element of chance and excitement to mealtime, with separated sections that keep different foods from touching. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to this strategy is to make sure that your child understands that they have to eat whatever the spinning plate lands on. To get started, try using seven accepted foods and only one “scary” food, and then slowly work your way up to a more even ratio of familiar and new foods.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Why we love this option:\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This spinning plate shows your child exactly what to expect—even the foods they don’t want. There’s no hiding the veggies here, so you’re teaching your little one to anticipate and deal with negative emotions. Eventually, this open communication will help \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/change-picky-eaters-mind-7-foods/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">change your picky eater’s mind\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about previously rejected foods.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>6. Familiar Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15860\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mac-and-cheese-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"nurture life mac and cheese\" width=\"922\" height=\"585\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important things to remember is that every picky eater is different. Some kids \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">love\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fun plates and other tools, but other children don’t seem to care at all. The best way to help your child overcome picky eating is to be patient and persistent.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re stuck while trying to plan \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-friendly meals for picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sometimes the best option is what’s comfortable. For the days or weeks where seemingly no progress is being made, we recommend having familiar foods on hand—like \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?currentPage=1&navItem=kid-5-12-yrs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s ready-to-enjoy baby and kids meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=picky-eater-kitchen-tools-20191108\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18757 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"lentil based pasta sauce \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA1-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One note, though: we \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don’t \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommend offering our meals after your child has refused something else. To set boundaries, it’s important to establish that you won’t serve something else just because your kid says no.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Why we love this option\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Overcoming picky eating can be a slow process, and it’s helpful to give your child a break from all the new, new, new. \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/overcome-picky-eating-3-techniques/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picky eater techniques\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that incorporate familiar foods can encourage your little one to try new things without getting overwhelmed.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>7. Milton the Mealtime Companion\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18753\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/milton-with-a-snack-2.jpg\" alt=\"picky eater\" width=\"529\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/milton-with-a-snack-2.jpg 515w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/milton-with-a-snack-2-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milton is a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://mealswithmilton.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">super-cute silicone table buddy\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that encourages kids to try new foods. You can feed Milton, push his cheeks to “chew” the food and demonstrate how delicious it is. Your child can feed Milton, too, to get more acquainted with a food’s texture, color and smell before trying it themselves.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Why we love this option\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can’t always tell when your little one will decide to say no to a previously accepted food. This mealtime friend is helpful because you can bring him in right in the middle of a picky eater emergency—without changing the meal presentation or resorting to offering a new meal. When all else fails, Milton may save the day!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still have questions about how to get a picky toddler to eat a greater variety of nutritious foods? Reach out to our child nutrition experts at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nutrition@nurturelife.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=picky-eater-kitchen-tools-20191108\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18754\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA2-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"picky eater\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA2-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA2-300x125.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA2-768x320.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A2-CTA2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":132,"__typename":137},{"node":133,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":134,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Picky-Eater-emergencies-header-mobile.jpg","MediaItem","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":144},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":143,"__typename":135},"cG9zdDoxODc0NQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/picky-eater-kitchen-tools/picky-eater-emergencies-header/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Picky-Eater-emergencies-header-880x450.jpg","picky eater","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":146,"__typename":151},[147,148,149,150],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":70,"slug":71,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":153,"__typename":238},[154,206,222],{"node":155,"__typename":205},{"id":156,"name":157,"posts":158,"__typename":204},"dGVybToxODg4","food for picky eaters",{"edges":159,"__typename":203},[160,177,191],{"node":161,"__typename":176},{"id":162,"slug":163,"categories":164,"title":170,"excerpt":171,"featuredImage":172,"__typename":175},"cG9zdDoxNTk2Mw==","resolutions-parents-picky-eaters",{"nodes":165,"__typename":151},[166,167,168,169],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":70,"slug":71,"id":69,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"5 New Year’s Resolutions for Parents of Picky Eaters","\u003Cp>Raising a picky eater can feel like an uphill battle, and meals always come with trade-offs. How can you get your little one to eat something NOW, without setting them up for a lifetime of chicken nuggets and pizza (and without dinner turning into an hour-long drama)? 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So what do you do when your little one is hunkered down and ready to refuse everything?  Start with the list below! 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Lara is the owner/founder of FEED—Forming Early Eating Decisions, a nutrition consulting practice specializing in pediatric nutrition and digestive diseases. Lara has over a decade of experience in clinical practice at two of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in the country, Lurie Children’s Hospital and University of Chicago Medical Center. Lara received her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and M.S. and dietetic internship from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Lara truly enjoys the process of eating (and feeding!), from procuring the ingredients at various grocery stores and farmers markets, to organizing her pantry/refrigerator at home to make it easy to select healthy options, to preparing balanced meals with her children. Whether it be a decadent treat to a hearty, home-cooked meal, there is no greater satisfaction for Lara than enjoying food with her family.",{"url":249,"__typename":250},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f9529e44f2106b72c3da8bb75f11fa0d7f564078b974e916a25b5c58e9fa101e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"title":254,"metaDesc":255,"opengraphUrl":126,"opengraphTitle":124,"opengraphDescription":255,"opengraphImage":256,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":257,"opengraphModifiedTime":258,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":259},"How to Make Food Fun for Picky Eaters | Nurture Life","With these 7 items in your mealtime toolbox, you’ll be prepared to handle the most frustrating picky eater emergencies.",{"sourceUrl":202,"__typename":135},"2020-02-25T16:02:01+00:00","2023-11-13T21:04:14+00:00","PostTypeSEO",1751870891456]