Trying New Foods

Your child may find it hard to try new foods, which is very normal. The following are tips to help your child explore new foods:

• Small portions first. Let children try small portions of food until they warm up to it.
• One food at a time. Offer only one new food at a time so your child doesn’t become overwhelmed.
• Be a role model. Try new foods yourself to encourage your child. Make sure to describe the food to your child.
• New foods first. At the beginning of a meal, children are hungrier. This is the time to serve new foods.
• It takes time. It can take children many tries before they warm up to a new food. Don’t stop trying.