{"id":753,"date":"2020-03-04T11:53:24","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T11:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthyhebrideankids.scot.nhs.uk\/?page_id=753"},"modified":"2024-09-23T11:32:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T10:32:04","slug":"fussy-eaters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.healthyhebrideankids.scot.nhs.uk\/?page_id=753","title":{"rendered":"Fussy Eaters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fussy Eaters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many toddlers go through a stage of being fussy. This can be a worry to parents when their baby, who used to eat anything and everything they were offered, starts to limit themselves to a small range of foods all of a sudden.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons for this but most toddlers grow out of their fussy eating phase fairly quickly, particularly if their fussy eating behaviour does not provoke a reaction and positive behaviour is praised.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficult as it is try to remain calm at mealtimes and don\u2019t make a fuss about them not eating, keep exposing your child to new foods and encourage them to play with their food to make it more familiar to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are concerned, it can help to keep a food diary and look at what your child is eating over a period of a week rather than focusing on specific meals or even a day.   There are also some basic tips in our local Food for Tots<\/strong><\/a> booklet (see below).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are concerned that this is lasting and that your child is not growing well or not getting a good balance of foods, you can self-refer to the NHS Western Isles Nutrition & Dietetic Department for an individual assessment and support.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are concerned and would like to make an appointment please email wi.dietetics@nhs.scot<\/a><\/strong>

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Food for Tots (Biadh dha clann bheaga)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\n\nFood for Tots (Biadh dha clann bheaga) is for parents and carers of children aged between 1-5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It includes information on healthy eating, portion sizes, snacks and drinks, good routines, play time, fussy eating, vitamins and useful links and support.

To view the booklet click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n



Happy Meals Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Do you find mealtimes stressful? Does your child refuse to eat? Are you concerned about their nutrition? Then perhaps \u2018Happy Meals\u2019 can help! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u2018Happy Meals\u2019 sessions are aimed at parents\/carers of children of any age and are led by a dietitian, occupational therapist, and speech and language therapist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sessions assist parents\/carers with a unique opportunity to benefit from the team’s expertise and learn handy tips to deal with their family’s fussy eater(s). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look out for adverts on the NHS Western Isles Facebook page<\/a> for announcements about future ‘Happy Meals’ sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fussy Eaters Many toddlers go through a stage of being fussy. This can be a worry to parents when their baby, who used to eat anything and everything they were offered, starts to limit themselves to a small range of foods all of a sudden.  There are many reasons for this but most toddlers grow…
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