hitting the fussy eating stage

[tobi21]

My DS is almost 2, less than 2 weeks away, and we've hit the fussy stage with eating. He has always been an amazing eater, always trying new food, lots of fruit and veggies, basically a dream. And it's all gone tits up!!

I suffer with anxiety (which I take medication for) and I am finding this extremely triggering. Worrying about if he's getting a balanced diet right now, should I be doing things differently. If he rejects a meal do I accept he's not hungry or make something else? It's such a minefield. Does anyone have any words of wisdom or advice on getting through this stage?

Definitely just assume that they're not hungry and just clear away and do something else.

If he's used to getting an alternative, you might want to keep the food he's just refused and offer that again if he's wanting more food.

Toddlers are notorious for eating more some days than others. As long as he's following his centiles and meeting his milestones, you really don't need to worry if he eats a little less some days