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      How can I encourage my baby to eat a variety of food?

      Babies who only ever eat their firm favourites are unlikely to develop a taste for all kinds of food and can easily become fussy eaters. You shouldn’t worry too much; almost all babies go through a fussy-eating phase so the most important thing to do is to make sure they get more variety back into their diet to ensure they're getting all the goodness they need.

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      To encourage your child to eat more of a variety of foods you could try:

      • Making feeding fun by serving their food in shapes or faces on the plate
      • Leading by example – try a bit yourself and make ‘yummy’ noises so your baby understands it’s a tasty thing to eat and wants to copy you.
      • Offering small portions of different tastes at mealtimes so if they don’t like one thing, they can try something else (though this shouldn’t always be their favourite food).
      • Smaller portions are also less daunting – you can always offer a bit more if they really enjoy a new food!
      • If your baby spits it out, be patient and try again another day – perhaps mixed in with a little of their favourite food. It's a long process, but your baby will thank you in the end! 

        Fussy toddlers need their own tricks and tips and we’ve put together a guide for them too! Read more about dealing with older picky eaters. 

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