Life Punching stuffed animals it not a good way to get a toddler to eat. Try these strategies July 12, 2019Amy Haneline, USA TODAYComments Off on Punching stuffed animals it not a good way to get a toddler to eat. Try these strategies One man's tactic to get his toddler to eat is stirring up controversy. A nutritionist offers better ways to put healthy foods in your babies' bellies.