https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:58:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2204451 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:26:29 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2204451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This never worked until DD turned 3ish. Now, she is always willing to try a bite! If she really still doesn't like it, she doesn't have to eat it, but we praise her for at least giving it a shot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2204444 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:22:49 +0000 Tanjowen 2204444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I just added a bunch of Daniel Tiger to our Netflix account and going to try it. That's awesome it worked with your LO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2204195 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:07:52 +0000 Foodnerd81 2204195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: @2littlepumpkins: @Tanjowen: I just had to update this thread- we have watch the "try new foods" episode of Daniel tiger a few times recently. The other day at lunch C didn't want to try something, so I sang the dog and reminded her how Daniel and his friends tried new foods... And it WORKED! She tried a bite, liked it, and asked for more! I heart Daniel Tiger some days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2189038 Tue, 26 May 2015 07:57:56 +0000 ValentineMommy 2189038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never. He's almost 2.5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188451 Mon, 25 May 2015 11:07:28 +0000 Tanjowen 2188451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: I am not above bribery :happy: </p> <p>@cmomma17: I'm going to look for that book, thank you!</p> <p>I managed to convince him to eat half a turkey apple meatball at lunch by calling it a hot dog (what I call his chicken sausage he eats all the time ). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188434 Mon, 25 May 2015 10:27:04 +0000 cmomma17 2188434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Green eggs and ham is a good "try a bite" book! LO loves it so if I start comparing his food to green eggs and quoting the book he sometimes bites! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188412 Mon, 25 May 2015 08:54:33 +0000 travellingbee 2188412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: that episode is on right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188371 Mon, 25 May 2015 03:11:14 +0000 Bubbles 2188371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my 17mo, the more he thinks I want him to take a bite, the less likely he is to take one! Whereas the other day he tried his first successful new food in months (extra matte cheddar) because he thought he was stealing it off my plate! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188350 Sun, 24 May 2015 23:04:14 +0000 Corduroy 2188350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not yet at 27 months. Our best strategy is to not mention trying new foods when served. If she asks I will tell her what it is. No amount of coaxing helps but she is a good eater and will often try something as long as we don't mention it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188327 Sun, 24 May 2015 21:42:44 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2188327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>not for olive. it works now for charlie at 5. i think he became more open-minded in kindergarten. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188321 Sun, 24 May 2015 21:25:07 +0000 ALV91711 2188321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 26 months never. </p> <p>What does get him eating something is if it a bite off my plate. Even if his plate has the exact same food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188313 Sun, 24 May 2015 21:06:37 +0000 lemondrop 2188313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just before he turned 3, along with hefty bribery. Usually sitting out a piece of chocolate gets him to give it a try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188303 Sun, 24 May 2015 20:42:45 +0000 MamaBehr 2188303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a three year old, doesn't work for him! And, to spite me I swear, once he FINALLY takes a bite he goes "it is tasty" ::facepalm:: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188300 Sun, 24 May 2015 20:34:20 +0000 mrsrugbee 2188300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend's daughter has always been very obliging when she asked her to "put it[food] in your mouth". Even since like 9-10 no.</p> <p>I usually ask DD-16 mo "do you want a bite?" and most of the time it's no but every so often, she's interested. I find with younger toddlers you're better off leading by example than trying to convince them to do it. DH generally eats more... toddler friendly? food than me so she'll eat anything he offers her. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188298 Sun, 24 May 2015 20:29:59 +0000 dolphin 2188298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never. She's 29 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188288 Sun, 24 May 2015 20:14:56 +0000 AprilFool 2188288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Still doesn't work at 25 months but I have a stubborn miss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188278 Sun, 24 May 2015 20:07:44 +0000 Mamasig 2188278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS1 is 2.5. I would say that only recently started working maybe 15% of the time and usually only for his daddy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188272 Sun, 24 May 2015 19:56:54 +0000 Tanjowen 2188272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: @2littlepumpkins: We have not ventured into Daniel Tiger land, but I have heard from several friends it has helped with various behaviors so might be time to start looking it up.</p> <p>@travellingbee: @Foodnerd81: Ah yes, personality. My kid is suspicious and super independent so food has been an ongoing struggle. I'm really hoping that maybe in a few months he can communicate and understand even more than he does now and that will help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188254 Sun, 24 May 2015 19:26:11 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2188254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: +1 to the daniel tiger. Not sure it would have worked at 17m though, dd is 2.5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188242 Sun, 24 May 2015 19:05:28 +0000 Foodnerd81 2188242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>C is 22 months and it has worked occasionally (but definitely not often) for the last month or two. It's really frustrating when it's something I know she will like. </p> <p>What works best is if I have something else I know she wants- ok you can have more cheese but I need you to just try one bite of this. When I have something really enticing a it's maybe a fifty percent success rate. </p> <p>She is a pretty good water in general but can be really stubborn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188233 Sun, 24 May 2015 18:17:58 +0000 travellingbee 2188233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a personality thing honestly. Try a bite has usually worked with LO. Or we can say, have two more bites and then you can have your fruit. He's just a pretty good eater. But I think with some kids, they are just more suspicious of new foods and less likely to try something new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188230 Sun, 24 May 2015 18:05:09 +0000 hilsy85 2188230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe around 2 I could sometimes get him to try a bite...mainly thanks to the Daniel Tiger "You gotta try new foods cause they might taste good" song. But I don't push it. He is more likely to eat it if it has been presented many times and he sees us eating it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-saying-try-a-bite-work#post-2188226 Sun, 24 May 2015 17:56:05 +0000 Tanjowen 2188226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is 17 months and we are in a flat out new food refusal. I keep trying, but it's disheartening to see every bit of food get thrown onto the floor.</p> <p>When did saying, "Try a bite," actually work on your LO? I know there might be a big range of ages with this question, but curious if there is a time you noticed your child would willingly comply. </p>