Why AptaGrow?

Your kids will love this Magic Wands In Dreamy Dip. Whipped up in no time, and packed with nutrients using AptaGrow, it’s the perfect snack.

Tuna Fish Pasta Dish is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, even for picky eaters.

Your kids will love this Wonderful Watermelon Icicles. Whipped up in no time, and packed with nutrients using AptaGrow, it’s the perfect snack.

It can be tough to find healthy recipes to please your picky eater. Why not try this Happy Smashy Avo Toast which is sure to be a hit at your child’s next mealtime.

While every child is different, fussy eaters gravitate toward their preferred, familiar foods and as a busy parent, it can be hard enough just coordinating mealtimes, let alone finding foods that are both accepted by your child and healthy. Add to that that oftentimes your hard work can be thwarted by deceitful food labels with seemingly healthy snacks secretly packed with added sugar. Phew! That’s a lot.

It’s common for children to go through a period of fussiness when it comes to their food choices. If your little one begins to refuse food, it can be a source of worry for parents and caregivers – but rest assured it’s part of their natural growth and development. Parents need to remember that toddlers have an innate desire for independence. They want to tell us what they like and dislike, and they want to start experimenting. For many young children, that process starts at the kitchen table.

One in three Australian* kids present some form of fussy eating habits, also known as picky eating or selective eating, when it comes to their food preferences. It can look like many different things, from a willingness to only eat preferred or familiar foods, only eating small portions, or refusing certain food groups altogether. Regardless of how your child’s fussy eating presents, there’s something every parent can agree on, it creates a lot of anxiety around their health and around mealtimes – and it’s exhausting! The truth is, your child’s selective eating habits can be detrimental to their growth and development, and to both of your emotional health.

Dealing with a fussy eater can be challenging and it’s a problem faced by many parents, according to Better Health.As a parent, it’s our job to provide a range of healthy and nutritious meals to our kids, so when food refusal kicks in, it can be a worry. Always seek advice from your healthcare professional for your child’s specific needs.