If your toddler is a picky eater and you're noticing they're not growing as well as you'd expect, or they're just eating very little overall, it's worth bringing up with your pediatrician. Research suggests that when children struggle nutritionally because of limited food intake, adding nutrient-dense supplements (specially formulated drinks) combined with feeding guidance works better than feeding advice alone. Over a few months, children who received both supplements and support gained weight and grew stronger than those who only got tips on feeding approaches. This isn't about forcing your child to eat more—it's about filling nutrition gaps while you work on expanding what they're willing to try. Your pediatrician can help you figure out if supplements might help your child catch up, and what that might look like for your family.