I can't say enough good things about this book. The author doesn't hit you over the head with stead fast rules or try to sell some new catch phrase approach -- if I hear the phrase baby-led weaning one more time my head is going to explode -- she simple shares her thoughts, experiences and advice in a very easy to read, digestible way. It gave me a lot to think about and helped me approach things from a different angle quite a few times.
I've had 2 extra copies of My Two-Year-Old Eats Octopus
sitting on my desk for well over a year. It's time to spread the love. Leave a comment below to be entered for a chance to win one of the copies. I'm giving away the other copy on Baby's First Year so click here and leave a comment there for a second chance.
I'm shipping. There are no location restrictions. I'll pick a winner next week.
Getting my daughter to eat "right" is one of the main stessors in my life. She is addicted to crap...canned pasta, boxed mac and cheese, frozen pizza and hamburgers...with the occasional veggie lasagna (YAY!) I am a vegetarian, but my husband is not and she takes more after him in the way that she likes to eat. I hate it and try to get her to eat healthier/more varied foods, but she flat out refuses. HELP! I need your book! Thanks, Erica
So... Who won?? I'm dying of curiousity. Did I miss it??
I'd love to win a copy if this is open. I have a baby just starting out with solids and I want to make sure I do it right!
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I need this! We're doing better, but could always use some help.
I'm about to start my 6-month-old on real food and I am worried that he will end up eating like his picky father, who pretty much won't eat anything but meat pizza, burgers, fries and mac-n-cheese. I am an adventurous eater and I would give anything for my child to love a wide variety of nutritious food and to not be afraid to try new things. Thanks for the giveaway!
OMG! The 3 year old seems to be embarking on the "Picky Eater" trail, amd I'd like to catch the alomst 3 month old before he has a chance!
Besides..I NEVER win ANYTHING! This would rank up there with Ed Mc Mahon setting foot on my porch! lol
We're just beginning to embark on the food journey with our six-month-old. We've mastered oatmeal and she's just beginning to like sweet potatoes. Her father only ate hot dogs as a toddler and rarely eats veggies now - I need all the help I can get avoiding a repeat of that situation with her!!
I need this book! My 20-month-old used to eat everything and lately seems to be limiting her palate more and more. Love to have it. Thanks for the opportunity!
Would love to read this book. My kids have a pretty expanded palate but new ideas are always welcome. Just found your blog through a friend, love what I see already! Thanks for the chance to win the book.
I would love this book! Pleae put me in the drawing!
My 9 month old, Summit, loves curry! Octopus next! I'd love to have this book considering there was no method to my madness and I think I got lucky with him liking the strong flavors!
I would love this! I have 3 daughters (ages 3,5, & 7) - plus a picky eating hubby. This would be great!
Looks like a great book!
Hubby and I are foodies and we grew up in foodie families! Now it’s our time to share the love of food to our baby girl! She’s not into solids yet (she’s only 2 months!) but we would require advanced reading 🙂
I would love to have this! maybe it will work with picky eaters other than kids too!
My son, who is 3, likes pizza, mac 'n cheese, grilled cheese, gravy, corn on the cob...hum..what else? Fresh fruit? Forget about it! He won't drink anything but the formula for older toddlers, water and iced tea. I feel like a failed in the mom department!!!
I'd love any help I could get!!
sounds like a great book! would love it if my 19 month old ate octopus 🙂
I would love to win this book. My daughter is 13 months and sometimes I am not sure what to feed her when. I would love to raise a child who is not a picky eater!
Would love to get the book for my girls! And Roni, I love you and your blogs!!! GOD bless you guys!
Love,
-Aditi
I would love to have this book; my one year-old will eat anything, but his four year-old brother likes chicken nuggets and tater tots.
Hi I would LOVE to win this book I have a 3 month old and def DON'T want him to be like my 9yr old who doesn't want to eat anything, and all these yrs have been a war with him everytime he has to eat, I'm desperate because there's no way I could get him to eat more, example for lunch he eats a pb sandwich w/ water and @ home he only eats nuggets, pizza & only water & I don't want my baby to grow the same way! Please help me!
With solid food starting in a few weeks, I'd love to get smart on this topic.
Absolutely love this idea.. it is amazing how important it is to start your children on the right foot.. what we do now molds them for the future and your entire existance and health and happiness is dependant on a good and well balanced diet. We always seem to fall into what is easiest and what our kids will eat rather than doing the difficult thing as encouraging them to eat a variety of food simply for convience. I would love to read this books insight as to how to have it all.. a creative way of introducing healhy and different foods to our children!
My 8 year old refuses so many foods. I also have a 13 month old who is just now trying new foods. I’d like this book so I can avoid going wrong with this one, and also maybe pick up some tips to make my oldest a little more adventurous in the eating department
3 yr old is starting to get real picky (used to eat EVERYTHING and ANYTHING) LDD is just starting solids. Would love to read this book!
verry nice job !
Sounds like a great book! I'd love to win a copy for my son's baby daughter's meals.
I would love to read this book! My daughter has major food texture issues and I don't know how to get around it.
I would love to win this book. I have a toddler that is ok with her eating and would love to get her to try and eat more different types of foods.
I need this book!!! My almost 4 year old is such a picky eater and we have tried it all and my husband is at the end of his rope. Please pick me and help us have peaceful meals again!
This sounds like an awesome book!
I want this book! Sounds like a great read!!!!
Wonder if it's too late for my 4 year old...
I NEED this book! My 3 year old doesn't eat anything any more. Help!!!! (And THANKS!) 🙂
Yes please! I don't want my kid to be a picky eater like me and my husband 🙁
Giving it the 'ol college try to win this book. As I said on Babble, my 10 month old hates to be fed purees so it's tough to be creative with his pallet.
Hi Mrs. Greenlitebites. Desperately seek a foods that I can serve my 2, 5 and 6 year olds that I will also eat. Like you I have just lost 85 lbs and have the body I did when I was in high school plus am very fit and have kept it off a year now. But every day and night I serve my family a meal that I will not eat. I would like to but it is food that is not as healthy as I would make for myself. My 2 and 5 year old will eat pancakes, mac and cheese, peanut butter sand etc...Sometimes I sneak spinach and pumpkin into the pancakes..I follow your blog religiously and eat the same things you do. (I am even on the Kale band wagaon this week). I just can't get my kids to eat what I eat. HELP!!!
Great giveaway! I would love a copy of this book.
would love to get someone else's take on this. my 2.5 year old ate a pretty good variety, but lately she won't eat things she used to love - avocado, eggs, yogurt, oranges, jammy sammies, etc. i can't figure it out.
I have a 4 yr old, but I'd love new ideas!!
Oh this would be so great for my niece who is so picky.
thank you for sharing
I have a 4 and a 6 year old that still will not touch it unless its easy like cheese, Gogurt, pb&j, granola bar etc. When I actually make a real meal they will not touch it. Vegetables are the problem of course. I love fruits and vegetables and eat them at every meal and my boys still want nothing to do with them. HELP!!!!!!!
I want out 6 month old to eat varied healthy foods......this would be a big help.
Oh my goodness...this sounds like a wonderful book! I'm trying desperately to make sure my 1-year-old continues to eat everything unlike his 4-year-old sister who is often unimpressed with my food choices for her!
I would love this book!!! My oldest is actually more of a picky eater than my youngest, but they both could benefit!!
I NEED this book. My six year old used to eats everything and my 23 month old eats under ten things. I need help!!!
I have failed in the food and nutrition department with my 6 year old. I would love a second chance with my baby due on St. Patty's Day. We have to figure something out this time around!!
I sooooo need this my 2 yr old. Was a good eater but is now taking after his big brother. Maybe it would work for both of them. SIGH....
It would be awesome if my kids are everything!
My almost 3 year old grand daughter eats only chicken nuggets and yogurt. Seriously. She will NOT touch a fruit or vegetable without making a gagging sound and scrunching her face in disgust. Oh, okay, she will eat peanut butter by the gob-ful and ravioli...but only certain times. Once my daughter discovers something she likes, then she won't eat it again. We need HELP!
My friend and I were just discussing kids eating habits. It doesn't all have to be chicken nuggets and Mac n cheese, but we were feeling a little lost getting there. What a great book! Looking forward to checking it out.
Oh yay!! Ever since you mentioned this upcoming giveaway (back when I asked about this book) I've been waiting in eager expectation. I'm sooo glad I caught it! (I just got back from out of town/no computer). I really really hope our little girl (7 months now) eats like yours!
Hi Roni. Please consider me to win this book. I've bern mostly silently stalking your sites and pimp out this one as well as frequently check your baby blog. I always struggle with my weight and eating healthy and have been mostly making my own baby food to make sure that my baby gets the best. So far he's been very open and eats pretty much everything but I heard that all that can change quickly. I hope it doesn't change fir us but I'd sure be interested in getting any additional help I could in this endeavor. Thanks for the consideration and for sharing so much with us all.
Jackie
My children are picky eaters too. This sounds like a great tool to help me get them to eat more foods.
My 5 year old is picky. Ketchup on everything, no ground beef of any kind. My 16 month old is hit or miss. Would like a new approach at this so my baby isn't as picky as her sister.
I would love to win a copy of this book. It would definately help as my daughter is about to turn 1!
I love the title of the book! I also love the idea. I have 2 kids that will eat some of the most bizarre things on the planet but refuse simple things like roast beef and chicken.
I would love to read this book. I am a new mom & looking ahead to see how to
encourage my little one to eat well.
I would love to win a copy of this book, I have such a hard time getting my almost three year old to eat anything green!
I would love to pass on good eating habits to my grand-babies!! Thanks!!
I grew up eating most everything, and would love the same for my daughter. Thank you for such a great giveaway!
My two year old eats the same thing all the time. #2 comes this summer and I'm ready for her to be different and eat anything!
would this help a 5 year old that eats nothing but bananas and yogurt? If so, sign me up!
Hi Roni, I've been following your blog for quite some time and I love your ideas. Since I live in Brazil I have to change the recipes to the ingredients I find! I'd love to get the book!
I would love to win a copy for my kids. My oldest 2 is super picky even though he used to be a great eater as a baby!
My husband and I are adopting a baby boy and I would love to read and learn before he comes! What a great book!
Sounds extremely helpful, would love to read it!
the book sounds fun- would love to read it ! My 3 yr old is going through a phase of extremes- at times he is open to finishing everything on plate and at others he refuses to even see what's on his plate; thanks for this giveaway
I would love some new ideas! Thanks!
I so wish I would have known about this book over a year ago. *sigh* Sounds great! My son has texture issues and I'm sure I'm to blame for some foods (not introducing it to him because I'm sure he wouldn't like it, etc...). Whether I win a copy or not, I will definitely be checking this book out. I'm excited just to have read about it. 🙂
Would love to read this. Maybe I can get my husband to try a few new treats too.
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I would love some great new ideas! Picky picky eaters!
What a great giveaway!
I'd love to read this one! My daughter is a good eater ... my son? err ...
I would love to win this we are just starting babyfood with our lil one!!
I would LOVE this book. My 2 year old is such a picky eater. My 2nd baby is due and June and I will do anything to make sure he/she isn’t as picky!
I live in China and here lots of people (including children) eat octopus, and my kids do eat lots of things I had never even heard of as a kid, but they are still reluctant to try new stuff so I am always looking for news ways to encourage them.
Would love a copy of this! Solid foods are just around the corner for my girl.
I need to this book to help my grandson be well rounded
I would love to read this and learn some techinques to get her to try new things. My daughter just turned 1 in Janurary. One day I'll try something and she will shake her head no. Then the next day she will eat it. Or sometimes she wont even try it. I dont want her to be a picky eater like I was. She has been sick for a month now and the only thing she will eat is yogurt and cherrios, graham cracker.
We would love to read this, sounds funny and helpful! Thanks for offering!
I wish my kids would eat sushi with us... Maybe one day!
This book sounds awesome!
Grandson completely involved in Picky Eater Syndrome. We need help.
From a mother of a 17 month old, very strong willed little girl, who used to eat everything....now only likes whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, grapes and prunes...LOL weird I know. I would love a book like this!
maybe it will help me to overcome some food related struggles with my daughter
My 2 year old nephew just might eat octopus, you never know. But as a future dietitian, I am always interested in ways to help kids eat better.
Does it work for 9 year olds too? I have a picky 9,7,5, and 2 year old - AND a brand new, 1 week old baby. I'd love some help because I don't cater my meals to my kids but I definitely dread dinner time because it is full of exhausting complaining and gagging and drama!!
I'm dreading the toddler stage where the pickiness sets in. I'd love to learn how to encourage exploration rather than exclusion.
I have a seven year old who is rather adventurous in her eating - and I want to make sure my newest addition (3 months!) is just as adventurous. This sounds like a great book!
This books sounds great! We are planning to start a family soon and this is one of my biggest concerns!
My little guy is 14 months and is eating pretty well...but I know I don't want to fall into feeding him something just because it is easier!
Wow! I'd love to read this. My 2 and 4 year old are so picky.
Looks helpful! Will definitely take this advice.
would love this book ;0) my daughter is a fab eater, the son..not so much!
I'd love to win. I have a 10 year old who is getting rather redundant in his eating habits. Bleh.
Yep I need this.
Oh, I would love this! Hopefully it's not too late for my {almost} 5 year old!
This book sounds great! I'd love to win a copy!
This would be great since I have two kids and do daycare!
I would love to win this! My two year old eats hot dogs would need to be the title of my book, so maybe this would help.
The book sounds fab. Although my daughter is a good eater now at 15 months, I'm aware that I can't get complacent!
My 9-month-old is a pretty good eater now, but I always want to be prepared for the future!
Looks like a good read!
oh lord do i ever need this for my 3 year old.
I'd love a copy of this book. If it's not a hotdog or mac-n-cheese chances are my two year old won't eat it!
I'd love a copy of this! Solid food in 4 months!
I would love to read this book! My little guy is pretty good about eating lots of foods, but I would love to hear other approaches to creating an adventurous eater, and get more ideas for recipes.
Oh I have had this book on my wishlist for after the baby is born FOREVER (I'm pregnant with my first baby due April 6th!). I grew up eating all kinds of things, but my hubby is a super picky eater (like yours - junk food king) and I would really like more info on how to encourage my kid to be adventurous with food.
I would love to read this! I am struggling with my 3 year old to eat all the time!
My daughter eats pretty much everything, but I'd love to read about different tactics/styles that accomplish the same goal.
Would love to win this to help with my very picky 3 year old.
I'd love to win this book! My 18 mo old son eats mostly fruit and cheese. Oh and yogurt. I'd love to expand his palette! Thank you for the chance to win. 🙂
I have a 2 year old that refuses to eat anything green or in the veggie category so I think I may need this book. Pick Me! Pick Me!
I'd love to win this! My little guy is 7.5 months and I really want to avoid the dreaded picky eater syndrome if at all possible.
My son is 15 months old and I'm always looking for new ideas. I would love to have this so he becomes a great eater of healthy foods.
Our 2 year old will only eat carbs and select vegs when he wants. We would love some good suggestions or ideas from the book.
I'd LOVE to win this. My two year old ate anything, but he's now three and says things like "ew" and "yuck" at anything besides mac and cheese or peanut butter. He's broken. I need to fix him...