Dr. Chheda – Fussy eating is not a personality trait – it’s communication. It’s how your child is trying to communicate with you about a sensory challenge they might be having.

Some of the root causes can be digestive discomfort, like constipation, or over-reliance on bland carbs and sugars, or under-exposure to certain textures and smells.

It can also be just how they are responding to any kind of parental stress in the house and any inconsistent routines they are having. Your child is not just being difficult.