17 month old very picky eating.

[ArrabellaAM]

Hi, I've been wondering about posting for a while.
My ds used to be fantastic at eating whilst weaning, would always try new fruit/veg has always been a little fussy with meat.

He's now 17 months old and completely refuses new foods (or food he hasn't seen in a while) if it's something new he will touch it with one finger, make a face and pucker his lips. If we leave it on his table he gets really upset and looks almost traumatised

He's surviving off of a diet of weetabix, cheerios, porridge or toast for breakfast. (with some fruit either banana, raspberries, strawberries or apple)

Cheese spread sandwiches and cucumber pieces for dinner - obviously loves raisins as well.

And fish fingers/chicken nuggets with a potato side either mash or waffles/alphabets with mixed veg (usually only eats the peas and carrots)

He eats like a trooper at nursery but I don't exactly know what he has - would it be reasonable for me to ask for his food writing down so I know?

Im starting to worry because whenever I cook something myself from scratch he turns his nose up at it and only really wants to eat freezer food/processed crap

Is this normal toddler behaviour or could he have some underlying issues?

[orangejuicer]

That pdf was really helpful thanks. I have also been wondering about food size but rather the actual size of the pieces than portion.

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[dreaming174]

I batch make things and portion up in freezer. I find it easier to hide veg that way eg toddler bolognaise with grated zucchini and mixed veg, husband makes veggie tuna pasta bake and freezes... So easy to just microwave it when needed.

[dreaming174]

Oh I should also say, mine will eat things if its on our plate that she wouldn't dream on touching on hers eg asparagus, halloumi broccoli, carrots,cucumber... Sometimes I pretend to pick from mine but take from hers.