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Apr 2023
40m 37s

Stop Picky Eaters In Their Tracks: 15 Pr...

Erin Hyer
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In this episode, we discuss strategies to PREVENT picky eating habits with babies and young children. Today we cover five PROVEN STRATEGIES that can help with introducing solid foods. HINT: this is just the beginning… take advantage of Mother Nature, introduce a wide variety of flavors, make mealtime enjoyable (make is MESSY)be a good role modelinvolve yo ... Show More
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