Would Love Some Suggestions!

If this is the way they are eating and will eat, no worries. It is just the "cook" that is getting tired of it. LOL

In kids, their taste buds are still developing as well... and many things are an "acquired" taste... just keep feeding them what they "will" eat... since they are eating healthily... then, here and there offer them other things. It's a gradual thing.

This is just one food phase... others will come up as they get older. LOL

One thing my kids like is "hummus" either with pita or as a dip for ANYTHING. And it's healthy.

If they like things "plain" that is perfectly okay....they are eating. Heck, even some grown-ups don't like different foods and want everything plain and simple and it may be "boring" to us... but that is how they eat.

take heart... it will change, maybe just not yet. And throughout their entire childhood... other preferences will come up. It's okay.

All the best,
Susan

Hi Robyn:
I Have a sissy, (Robin)
I mentioned having a sissy Katie last week,but then I've got 4 of them,so I guess its not unusual. lol. Both my sons were picky eaters. Matter of fact, one couldn't stand (ice cream) no joke! What I started doing, is introducing, one new thing at a time. I would have them try it during lunch,so it was less of a big deal.Kids love small pieces of fruit or veggies.They seem so overwelmed,when it comes in (big chunks,or pieces.) Its easier to get them to at least try it,because its so (small) I began with tiny spears of brocoli,and cheese to dip it in,or ranch. I'd buy the tiny carrots, and let them dip them in a brown sugar sauce or caramel. Now, I know these aren't the same sauces I'd use at dinner, but the idea is to get them to try different things,and realize that they may like (change) Once they see,that (change) can be (GOOD) they'll be more cooperative when asked to try different things.Just an idea. I wish you and your children the best.

I was also going to suggest hummus. Try putting any sauces on the side so they can try dipping if they want too. Get some cute little dipping bowls.
We follow the three bite rule for new foods. One bite to taste it, second bite to think about it, third bite to decide. Most of the time they end up liking the dish.
Get them involved in picking, preparing and cooking the meal. Kids eat better when they are involved in the process.

My kids were the same way and in many ways, still are. I started to add seasoning to their food one drop at a time. The first time I added soy sauce to their rice I took a dropper and added 3 drops to their rice. I bought the one-calorie spray salad dressing and let them spray it on their salad, now they like salad dressing. I always offer the choice of separating the food or eating it in a tortilla like Mommy and Daddy or however we are eating the meal. My 2 year-old still prefers her separated, but my 5 year-old is starting to try it Mommy and Daddy's way. It just takes time and exposure. We are still working on the saucy stuff. Every once in a while I will force them to take a bite of lasagna or a casserole, but for the most part I don't force it. If they refuse I just give them a bowl of cereal instead.

Good luck!
N.

I have one son who prefers everything plain. He doesn't like his food to be "mixed" together. However, I do not change what I am making to please him. We have a one - two bite rule. You cannot say you don't like it unless you've taken one or two bites. If he really hates it (he did this tonight) I make him a tomato soup - cup in the hand style and toast.
It's just like when they are first trying baby foods, keep giving them new things (one at a time) and ask them to try it.

He now loves Tuna casserole - thats the only one he'll eat. He even eats spaghetti with meat sauce on the side.

L.