Is it normal for my toddler to only eat beige food?

Yes — a beige, crunchy, plain diet is extremely common in toddlers and preschoolers, and on its own it usually isn't a red flag. Around age 1–2, most kids get more selective (it's called food neophobia — a normal fear of new foods) and lean hard toward safe, predictable textures: crackers, plain pasta, nuggets, toast, cheese. It can last months or years and usually eases with time.

It's worth a closer look if the list is shrinking over time (foods dropping off and not being replaced), if your child is losing weight or falling off their growth curve, or if mealtimes involve gagging, fear, or real distress rather than just "no thanks." Those are reasons to talk to your pediatrician or a feeding therapist. But a small, stable beige list? That's very normal — exhausting, but normal.