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How to Get Your Toddler to Try New Foods (The 5-Bite Trick)

The 5-bite trick, the 15-exposure rule, and a gentle phrase for the moment your toddler pushes the plate away. A parent-tested playbook that actually feels doable.

7 min readMar 3, 2026

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