Chewy foods for sensory

Why do children have sensory food aversions? And, how can you help them overcome sensory issues with food? Get the answers and 8 simple...

I know. It’s hard to see the glass half full when your child eats only one specific shape of macaroni and cheese from that one specific brand. But after helping so many very selective eaters with autism expand their diets to include more foods, I now see potential when parents share their child’s minimal food list.

Sensory food issues are a hot topic. Got a picky eater, someone who thrives on air? Check out this post for tips and ideas.

Sensory food play can help reduce food neophobia – basically the fear of new foods. Sensory play with food can be a fun and low-pressure way for kids to explore and learn about new foods. We’ll provide our expert tips on how to do sensory play with food, reasons why we love it, and 15 of our favorite sensory play ideas with food. For ages 6+ months and older. A must-try for picky eaters and may reduce picky eating down the road!

Homemade Granola Bars with chocolate chips and marshmallows are a chewy, easy to make and no-bake are a winning combination and kid favorites.

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Inside you’ll find: how diet affects kids with SPD or ASD, as well as practical steps you can take to alleviate some symptoms, despite kids resistance. My boys wouldn’t eat the peanut butter and jelly sandwich because it was the “wrong” peanut butter. I caved and gave them cereal. The rest of the afternoon was [...]

So your kid really only eats crunchy and chewy foods. Things like crackers, crackers, more crackers, oh, and maybe some chips or pretzels. Food texture preferences combined with picky eating can make creating a balanced meal that your child can and actually wants to eat a challenge.If you’re feeling defeated every time you make a meal, you’re worried your child isn’t getting the right nutrition, and you’re ready to serve something for snack that isn’t one of those crackers, this meal plan is…

Things like food texture issues and sensory food texture aversions can impact nutrition and mealtime with kids. Here's how to help.