How can I make sure my child is eating a diverse diet?

Written By Carina Venter

Aim for 10–30 different plant foods each week.

  • Portions can be as small as a teaspoon or a couple of tablespoons, guided by your baby’s appetite.

  • If following baby-led weaning, offer a variety of safe, soft, age-appropriate foods and let your baby lead how much they eat.

My child is a picky eater and we are unlikely to get to 30 foods per week

  • Just do your best!

  • Every food eaten brings the risk of allergy down

  • 3 foods are better than 1

  • 10 foods are better than 5

Carina Venter