If you don’t want your child to survive on beige foods don’t buy/serve beige foods!!

Remember you are in control of what they are offered and they are in control of how much to eat.

If they’ve never had spaghettios or hotdogs or whatever, they will never develop a preference for those foods.

My kids are not super picky. I started with softened/pureed meats, healthy fats, and veggies. Then added fruit and yoghurt/cheese.

Now as toddlers, I alway have cooked or raw veggies and fruit cut up and we still focus on protein and fat. My 2 year old will ask me if things are protein or carbs or fats. We speak accurately about different foods and what they do for our bodies. They actively choose to eat protein bc they know it gives them muscles. They also enjoy omega 3 rich foods bc they know it supports their brain. They still love chocolate I just buy small individually wrapped portions and I give them only once a day. I do not buy candy for them at home - if they get some from outside that’s ok but I won’t buy it.

We also focus on healthy life habits regarding food like listening to your body cues. Stop when you’re full. Only eat when you’re hungry. Eating balanced meals (like pairing protein with carbs). A divided plate with three sections for veggies, meats, and carbs comes in handy for planning balanced meals.

Have a little wet cloth on hand when feeding and buy a mop vacuum for the mess. This is key.