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12 Fussy Eater Hacks That Will Make Every Toddler Want To Finish Their Food

Some of these might take a little time to prepare, but if it gets your tot eating then it’s totally worth the effort

Not every child loves food. Some need to be coaxed and gently coerced into trying each and every meal, which can be incredibly exhausting as a parent. But by bringing an element of fun, play and creativity into mealtimes, you could tempt your tot to each with virtually no effort. Honest.

And in a day and age where we’re all being served burgers on slabs of wood and chips in mini shopping trolleys, it’s high time to get creative in the kitchen at home, too.

Ice Cube Tray Lunches
Fill each different section in an ice cube tray (or muffin tray) with a different type of food – whether it’s a cherry tomato, a cube of cheese or a few slices of apple. It offers your little one plenty of variety and colours.

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Package It Well
Do like Brian, aka Lunch Bag Dad, and make your little one’s lunch more exciting with a hand-drawn lunch bag. Genius.

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Mini Everything
Anything bite-sized is a winner with young children, as it won’t overwhelm them.

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Cookie Cut Outs
Make sandwiches or slices of toast more exciting by using a biscuit cutter to cut them into a fun shape.

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Make Art Out Of Meals
If you put your mind to it, you can make pretty much any pattern or picture from your toddler’s meal, to entice him to eat it. So unearth your creative side and have some fun.

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Dye Food Rainbow Colours
This is easy than it seems and will definitely add a splash of colour to your toddler's meal. Find out how to make it here.

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Fruit ‘n’ Yoghurt Fondue
It can get boring eating an apple and a pot of yoghurt, so mix things up by having a fondue party with your tot. Chances are, the different arrangement will have him gobbling up the fruit in no time.

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Use Toothpicks To Jazz Up Snacks
Toothpicks make everything look more exciting, right?

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Sandwich Skewers
Whoever said sandwiches had to be presented in the traditional way? We love the idea of putting the bread and the fillings on a skewer for your little one.

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Take Lunch Outside
Sometimes a change of scenery is all you need to give mealtimes a boost. On warmer days, have an al fresco lunch or dinner with your child to mix things up.

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Open An Indoor Restaurant
If the weather’s not up to much, turn your kitchen or dining room into a restaurant to give the meal some panache. Get your child involved in setting the table and selecting some music – you can even make place cards together beforehand.

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Make A Game Out Of It
If all else fails, you can buy some brilliantly fun plates for children to turn each meal into a game.

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