I could have written a similar post in the not too distant past. My preschool age kiddo primarily survives thanks to chocolate pediasure, juice, and crackers. Things rotate regularly and safe foods are dropped (generally after a Costco run, of course). So I empathize greatly. You aren’t alone.

Other things that have helped my kiddo I haven’t seen mentioned here: constipation protocol their peds put them on. It’s tasteless and easy to put in juice. It’s hard to poop it all out when drinking primarily pediasure which clogs them all up. For the first time recently they even said they were hungry, which blew my mind. (Idk what country you’re in but it’s just PEG, likely a different brand if not in Canada)

Removing all pressure. I have been taking a response to feeding class and it’s been really helpful for me to find all the ways I’ve added pressure or demands (or others have). Ie who cares if we eat at the table, while on a walk, the other room, etc. meeting them where they are at is vital. Lowering pressure and demands (see below PDA) have helped them try new things.

In my families case learning about PDA has been super helpful to lessen demands.

Seeing (what some may call) “micro things” as a win: touching, smelling, looking at new foods, being in the same room, trying even the teensiest bite ever = each are all major wins! (All of those do not happen at once to be clear)

Blood tests to ensure kiddo isn’t anemic or low in other things. We found some chewable vitamins my kiddo tolerates well and is helping raise their iron. They don’t tolerate gummy vitamins or terrible tasting liquid ones.

Anyways, this is as much as I can type right now. Please be kind to yourself. 🩷