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Picky Eating Expander

Reduce mealtime battles and expand foods with a low-pressure plan

Creates a 2–4 week "exposure plan" (tiny steps, predictable structure, and parent scripts) to reduce pressure and help kids tolerate new foods.

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PROMPT

Build a picky eating plan. Ask for age, safe foods, biggest conflicts, and any growth concerns. Output: structured meal plan + exposure ladder + parent scripts + tracking sheet.

How It Works

Focuses on structure (when/where/what is served) and low-pressure exposure rather than bribery or coercion.

Triggers

  1. Child eats a very narrow set of foods
  2. Meals turn into conflict
  3. Parent worries about nutrition and pushes too hard

Steps

  1. Identify "safe foods" and "learning foods."
  2. Set meal structure: regular meals/snacks; no grazing.
  3. Create an exposure ladder (look → touch → lick → bite).
  4. Use neutral language: "You don't have to eat it."
  5. Track exposures, not bites, for 21 days.

Constraints & Edge Cases

  • Weight loss, choking phobia, or extreme restriction may require professional evaluation.
  • Sensory sensitivity may need sensory supports.

Expected Outcomes

  • Reduced mealtime conflict
  • Gradual expansion of tolerated foods
Tags:#parenting#picky-eating#nutrition#toddler#routine

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