From Beige to Buffet: Navigating Toddler Food Battles with Kath Megaw

Are you stuck in a daily battle over broccoli? Is your toddler’s diet consisting almost entirely of pasta, chips, and air? You are not alone.

In this episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg is joined by regular guest Julia, whose 4-year-old son Santi has firmly entered his "beige food era." To help navigate this hurdle, Meg brings in renowned paediatric dietitian and Weaning Sense co-author, Kath Megaw.

Together, they unpack the psychology behind picky eating, why pressure at the table backfires, and Kath’s revolutionary "Buffet Style" strategy.

In this episode, we cover:

• The "Beige" Phase: Why toddlers naturally limit their palate between ages 2 and 5.
• Control Dynamics: How to hand autonomy back without compromising nutrition.
• The Toolkit: Strategies including the "Smorgasbord" approach and color charts.
• Nutritional Rehab: When to worry and how to use multivitamins effectively.
• Sensory Personalities: Why "social butterflies" and "slow-to-warm-up" children eat differently.
• Grandparents & Travel: Navigating treats and routine disruptions.

If you are exhausted by mealtime negotiations, this episode is your permission slip to stop the pressure and start having fun with food again.

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About Our Guests:

• Kath Megaw: A Paediatric Dietitian, guest host of "Feeding Sense," and co-author of Weaning Sense and Mindful Meals.
• Julia: Mom to Santiago and Aurelia, sharing her honest and relatable parenting journey on the podcast.

Episode References & Links:

Books:

• Feeding Sense and Weaning Sense by Kath Megaw and Meg Faure

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