Tricks to outsmart a picky eater at the table

Here, we share our tips and tricks as parents who have been through this. We don't claim to be experts, just like you, parents looking for solutions. Let's face it, having a picky eater often makes the experience stressful and difficult for the whole family.

Here are a few accessories that greatly helped make this experience enjoyable and, most importantly, motivated our eldest to have fun eating! After all, we love good food and we want her to enjoy mealtimes too!

1. The suction-operated divided plate

By far our top pick, the divided plate allows the child to visualize their meal, see that their portions aren't huge, and most importantly, that the foods are properly separated! We try to do this as much as possible, especially following the advice of a nutritionist we consulted, to offer her two foods she likes and one she likes less at each meal. We were told that the important thing is exposure to food. This divided plate is a great way to do that.

1. The glass has a handle

For our daughter, a glass of water is a reward. She enjoys having her glass by her side and being able to access it throughout the meal. She also uses it to help her swallow the bites she doesn't like as much. She always thinks it's funny when she does it!

1. The doily

The placemat makes the surface smooth, clean and attractive! We especially recommend it for outings like this; your child can place food directly on it and see that it's one bite at a time.

Obviously, there are no miracle cures here. We believe it's important to follow your child's pace, and if the accessories make the experience more enjoyable, as much as they please your little one as they do you, then we'll have accomplished our mission!

For those who are interested, our second child eats everything with gusto, so that proves it really is unique to each child!

Keep in mind that the important thing is to have a great time with your family! Your appetite will come!