It is common for infants and toddlers to go through temporary phases of food refusal due to teething, illness, or developmental leaps. The best approach is to continue offering small, pressure-free portions without using distractions like screens or force-feeding. Model healthy eating by having your child watch you eat and remain consistent with mealtime routines. As long as they are active and hitting their growth milestones, trust their hunger cues; usually, these phases pass naturally within a few days or weeks.