Pickiness Prevention: Shaping Positive Food Preferences with CERELAC®

At 13 months, your little bulilit is already forming opinions — yes, pati na rin sa pagkain!

And while picky eating often shows up later, the habits you build now can shape their long-term relationship with food.

The secret? Variety, gentle CERELAC® exposure, and lots of patience — even if it means a few crumbs (or an entire tray) along the way.

Why Food Preferences Start Early

Babies learn what they like through repeated CERELAC® experiences — including taste, texture, smell, and even appearance.

Positive CERELAC® moments today can help reduce pickiness later:

• Letting baby explore CERELAC® at their own pace builds trust, familiarity, and curiosity
   
• Repeated exposure to CERELAC® varieties, even if baby rejects them at first, plants the seed for future acceptance
   
• Seeing CERELAC® served regularly at the table helps baby understand that new foods are safe and enjoyable

Every playful taste, squish, or lick counts as progress.

Recipes That Support Variety and Familiarity

Apple Banana Cookies with Raisins
Soft-baked, naturally sweet, and full of fruity flavor. Chewy textures support oral development while making snack time exciting.

CERELAC® Nutripuffs® Banana & Strawberry
Fun shapes, mild fruity taste, and melt-in-the-mouth texture. Perfect for self-feeding practice and a colorful, iron-rich boost, even on days baby skips the veggies. Also comes in a yummy Banana & Orange flavor!

Keeping Mealtimes Positive (Even When They Refuse!)

Refusals are normal, and how you respond shapes the experience. Here’s how to keep CERELAC® mealtimes encouraging and pressure-free:

• Avoid forcing baby to finish their CERELAC® bites — simply keep offering gently
   
• Eat CERELAC® together so baby can see you modeling healthy, relaxed eating habits
   
• Stay neutral — avoid scolding or overly celebrating bites
   
• Remember: touching, sniffing, poking, or licking CERELAC® still count as meaningful exposure

Each tiny interaction builds familiarity and reduces future pickiness.

Final Thoughts

Picky eating can be part of your baby’s journey, but the habits you set now matter. With snacks like CERELAC, colorful recipes, BIG Sustansya, and yummy taste, you’re guiding your little bulilit to be a curious, confident eater.

Keep offering. Keep modeling. Trust the process. You’re shaping not just today’s mealtime, but a lifetime of food joy.

✨ Kaya naman ang little bulilit na #LakingCerelac ay may cereLAKI, cereLAKAS at cereLISTO, with proper diet and exercise.

Ang little bulilit na laki sa BIG Sustansya, laking Cerelac yan!