Getting kids to eat their greens in their travel high chairs can be a battle for some parents, but help is at hand.

According to South Wales Echo columnist Laura Kemp, the key to successful mealtimes with fussy toddlers is creativity.

She said kids can be encouraged to munch on peas and broccoli if they think it is a game called "peas and trees", adding that a serving of tomato ketchup usually does the trick in her household.

Meanwhile, spinach can be added to a meal if it is disguised in gravy, meaning youngsters "eat it without realising".

Ms Kemp said she came up with the tricks after her son became difficult as a toddler - and she was bombarded with advice on how to deal with his behaviour.

"By the time he was toddling, my son had outgrown the 'you will do as I say' method of mothering so I floundered around asking advice from friends, my mum, my mother-in-law, [and] strangers," she remarked.

Earlier this month, founder of the Food Doctor Ian Marber said pureeing foods is a good tactic to try with fussy youngsters, while putting fresh fruit in yoghurts can also encourage healthy eating.

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