To cut a long story short, dd (4yrs) is a bit ocd when it comes to food. For the past 3 yrs, unless in smoothie form, the only fruit or veg to pass her lips have been peas and bananas. She really does want to try new things, but seems unable to take the step of putting it in her mouth.
Yesterday, the conversation, one we have quite frequently, went like this;
dd - Rabbits eat carrots don't they?
Me - Yes, rabbits love carrots
dd - carrots are really good for you aren't they?
Me - Yes, and yummy too.
dd - I'm going to eat some carrots.
Me, Oh that would be very good, shall we have some with dinner?
dd - yes
Come dinner time I would normally put said vegetable (not always carrots) on her plate alongside the food I know she'll eat, she normally picks up the vegetable, gives a sniff whilst looking rather scared then puts it back down saying she'll try again later. I don't push it as don't want to put her off even more.
Yesterday however, she picks up the carrot and actually takes a bite! OK, I know it's not much, and she still pulled a face like she had just eaten dirt, but it's a big step for us and she was really proud of herself, running to dh as soon as he got home shouting 'I ate carrot, I ate carrot'
Now, where do we go from here? Have tried the usual reward charts, being strict etc in the past. Any advice, feel I should move whilst the irons hot!