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Feeding
12–24 months
Infographic · 3 min

Picky eating or a feeding concern?

Signs that mealtime struggles are worth a feeding evaluation.

Most toddlers go through picky phases. Concerns rise when a child eats fewer than 20 foods, gags often, or loses weight.

Coughing or wet-sounding breathing during meals should be discussed with your pediatrician right away.

Cultural food preferences are not picky eating. A good evaluation asks about the foods your family actually eats.

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