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Some of the examples of non-food related rewards that you can use to promote food acceptance are like stickers, pencils, extra play time etc. 5. Rule Out Food Intolerance: This is another valuable diets tips for picky eaters. It works really amazing to rule out the food intolerance and allergies as well. Allergies are quite dangerous as it can leads to ashes, itching and swelling of the face or throat in kids. If the child tends to shy away from foods such as dairy products, the foods that contain gluten or cruciferous vegetables, they may be experiencing unpleasant symptoms related to a food intolerance. 7. Make Meal Time Fun: As per the expert the child will eat better if they enjoy their meal time. So for the picky eater child the parents has to thinks innovative and creative to make the meal time fun. By creating a fun and pressure free environment the child will eat more. The tension and force full environment will make the child to shut down and refusal attitude towards not eating food. This way will help to create an interest in kids to eat food. For this just make sure the child expose food by touching and tasting the food without getting frustrated and irritating from it. The experts recommended that meals should take no longer than 30 minutes and that it’s okay to remove food after that time. Make sure you ask your child that they are any foods that makes them feel nauseated, bloated or sick in way and as it takes the answers seriously. Talk to doctor or paediatrician if your child has any food allergy or tolerance. 6. Cut Out Distractions During Meals: This is an major tips for the picky eater. The parents should create an environment for the children which is much of the distraction free. As it affects the child while eating proper and healthy food. When the child is eating you should keep them away from TV, smart phone, playing games etc. You have to be very carefully with respect to the environment when the childs had there meals. Do keep aside of toys, books, electronics etc while you feed your child. SEPTEMBER 2019 | WWW.WISHESH.NET