No touching!

No touching!

– Ben had a total meltdown because potato had touched his nuggets. He was now refusing to eat any of the nuggets, even the ones that had not been ‘contaminated’ by the potato.

– Lottie would eat the sausage and would eat the bread but wouldn’t eat the sausage in the bread.

Does this sound familiar?

Wanting foods to remain separate is super common.

Many children are uncomfortable with foods that touch well into the primary years. In fact, it’s not just children who are fussy eaters who find this challenging, many who are eating competent still prefer them to be separate.

And yes, there are a surprising number of adults who still want their foods to be separated. The official label is brumotactillophobia — try saying that five times without making a mistake 😉

Why no touching?

As always, the more you understand about where a child is coming from, the better. With understanding comes empathy and patience.

Any time a child is less comfortable around eating, small things can become a real challenge. There are many logical reasons why separate foods are more easily accepted.

1.Contamination. This is a common complaint among children who find new foods a challenge…