I really liked this above card! There have been some days in the past when I felt like a short-order cook....serving everyone their own special food. Not any more!!!
We instituted a "courtesy bite" rule (compliments of our social group suggestion). You will get the same food as everyone at the table on your plate....maybe not the same amount, but the same type of food. You have to take ONE bite of all the types of food. No complaining, gagging, or vomiting. If you do perhaps gag and vomit, you will be the one cleaning up the mess.
The above sounds a little manic and violent....it's not really....these rules can be calmly and quietly explained under the guise of "good manners". We have found that "good manners" explain a variety of actions and reactions appropriate for social situations. When in doubt, follow the "good manners" rule and you will find guidance in situations when you are confused.
Once the "courtesy bite" is taken, no other bite may be required. Our fallback food was yogurt, fruit or chicken nuggets....if you didn't like any of the rest of the food.
Our daughter has managed to overcome many, many food aversions...except to peanut butter. She says it is just too "gooey" and "sticky". Is it horrible that she doesn't like peanut butter....no way! There have even been instances where we have tried toasting the bread and putting just a little bit of peanut butter on the sandwich....and she has been able to eat it. I just had to push the envelope that little bit! ha!
Just keep in mind that for typical kiddos who are rejecting a new food, it takes them about 6 weeks of offering it DAILY to get them to accept the new food. So you can see how our kiddos may take a little longer....so don't give up!
Our daughter used to vomit/gag whenever she just saw whipped cream. Now she can shoot it right into her mouth from the can....just like her father! You gotta love some role models! :)
