Let your older toddler (mine is almost 2 1/2) cut up their own soft fruits and veggies with a butter knife (while confined in a highchair or booster for safety). Give them one piece at a time and don't give them another to cut until they've eaten the first. This is not only a great way to get them to try new foods (or old favorites no longer in favor) it's also helps develop coordination (fine motor skills, Dawn?) and self sufficiency. They'll like it even better if they get to cut and feed you the first bite!
Good items to try this with are
avocados (a little salt makes them taste even better)
ripe pears
cooked/canned baby carrots
cooked/canned green beans
bananas
soft fish fillets
and anything else that is soft and easy to cut.
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