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Food Refusal TipsUpdated 2 days ago

You are not alone! Fussy eating has been reported in 20–60% of children.

Your child might refuse food for many reasons, including:

  • Child development stages

  • Sensory sensitivities

  • Genetics or personality

  • Learned experiences around food

  • Parenting approaches to mealtime

  • Feeling unwell, constipated, or starting weaning

Our resident Children’s Dietitian explores this in more detail in our Fussy Eating Guide.

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