16/10/2025
There’s an important difference between a child who’s a picky eater and one who’s a problem feeder.
👶 Picky eaters might refuse certain foods, but they usually have around 30 more foods they’ll eat and with time, repeated exposure, and gentle encouragement, they often expand their list.
🥄 Problem feeders, on the other hand, have a very limited range of accepted foods (fewer than 20) and may show strong reactions to new textures, smells, or even the sight of certain foods. These children can struggle to meet their nutrition needs and may benefit from more structured feeding support.
👩⚕️ Feeding therapies, such as the SOS Approach to Feeding, can help all children learn to explore and accept new foods in a positive, step-by-step interactive way.
✨ Remember, progress takes time and consistency. There’s no quick fix, but with the right support, change is absolutely possible.
Written by RTT Dietitian- Regan Moran