My kids aren't so little now (12 and 10), but what I've noticed is that they have both gone through phases of wanting (or not) to try new foods. Never at the same time tho, always one will refuse while the other eats it 😂 We've now learnt to roll with it. As long as there are options on their plate (or in the fridge) that they will eat, they will now usually try it (even just a teeny mouthful) and won't be hungry if they don't eat it. Instead of bribery, when they were toddlers we used to switch round the order of foods, which worked really well i.e. if they really want yoghurt/fruit for pudding, serve it first (they'd get it anyway). Then they aren't super hungry/hangry, have had what they want and are more likely to try the new savoury dish. Every child is different, and every phase is different, but that doesn't make it less stressful. Good luck - you're doing an amazing job! X
My kids aren't so little now (12 and 10), but what I've noticed is that they have both gone through phases of wanting (or not) to try new foods. Never at the same time tho, always one will refuse while the other eats it 😂 We've now learnt to roll with it. As long as there are options on their plate (or in the fridge) that they will eat, they will now usually try it (even just a teeny mouthful) and won't be hungry if they don't eat it. Instead of bribery, when they were toddlers we used to switch round the order of foods, which worked really well i.e. if they really want yoghurt/fruit for pudding, serve it first (they'd get it anyway). Then they aren't super hungry/hangry, have had what they want and are more likely to try the new savoury dish. Every child is different, and every phase is different, but that doesn't make it less stressful. Good luck - you're doing an amazing job! X