Your baby's taste development is an important step to prevent pickiness later on. A healthy and varied diet in the early years not only benefits them now, but also for the rest of their lives. Did you know that some parents even try to introduce their baby to 100 different tastes before their first birthday?

Vegetables often have a slightly bitter taste, while fruit is sweet. This difference has an evolutionary origin. In the past, a bitter or sour taste warned us that something could be poisonous. As a result, babies naturally prefer sweet flavours. But don't worry! By offering vegetables regularly - sometimes ten to fifteen times - your little one can learn to enjoy those healthy snacks. Patience and repetition are key here.

Eating and drinking are an important part of your baby or toddler's life. Giving your little one time to discover their food and encouraging independent eating is a big milestone.The Little Dutch collection in collaboration with Mepal offers handy and beautiful products to help you do this. Think drinking cups, an exercise plate with raised rim, exercise spoons, a children's bowl and child-friendly cutlery. The training plate has a high, curved edge that makes it easier to scoop food onto a spoon. As you would expect from Little Dutch, this collection is not only practical, but also beautifully designed. Eating becomes a party with the cheerful designs of these products.

Want to know more about healthy eating for your baby or toddler? Online, you will find plenty of useful websites full of inspiration and advice. You can also visit your child health centre for detailed information on nutrition and taste development. Make eating an adventure. Enjoy, Little Foodie!