People of other cultures feed their children whatever the family eats and there are no ill effects. Our culture is the only one that says 'feed your babies bland food' - it's never too early to introduce kids to different foods, imho. I think it's fine to let her eat what she likes unless she starts having intestinal problems or hives, etal.

There's nothing abnormal about it. Most kids don't like spicy or sharp foods but some do. I agree with kayjones: if she doesn't have any adverse reactions, don't sweat it.

Thanks Kay!

I know I am being a nervous mom but good grief the rest of my friends can't even get their kids to eat normal foods and I have a two year old that loves any and everything. I have yet to find something she wont eat!

Some kids are like that. I have a granddaughter that at the age about 2 took her into a restaurant and she asked for baby tacos. Her sister would not touch them by the little one ate about4-6, can't remember. There were mild-spicy and the cook made them special. Took tortillas and cut them to make them smaller. She loved them. But, even though it did not upset her tummy, the diaper was interesting as this was a food she did not eat regularly.

I have a great granddaughter that loves pickles all kinds about 19 months. Just my own thought on the hot stuff--I would discourage or limit some of the really hot stuff because of future intestinal problems. You might discuss this with your dr. to make sure she is not lacking a mineral or? Sounds like she might have some Spanish/Indian in her somewhere in the background.

I wouldn't worry about it as long as it doesn't give her any digestive problems.Just be thankful she likes different foods! My two 2 year old grandbabies are very picky eaters and I wish they would try more things.Jillian loves dill pickles and hot sauce and chips.Rowdy won't touch either one.Kids usually know what they like or don't like and all taste buds are different.Let her have whatever she wants,as long as it is edible.LOL

My 3 kids all like spicy foods. Oliver's not quite 2 and he loves chili and hot curries, spicy Thai and Indian foods... not the super-duper hot stuff, but pretty zippy for sure. Benjamin (5) and Sophie (8) like hot pepper rings and even wasabi. I find it a little odd that they enjoy these foods (I didn't enjoy any spicy stuff until I was an adult), but maybe it's because we introduced spicy tastes to them when they were little - maybe even in breastmilk?

I'd say go with it. I don't think it's dangerous at all.

My daughter, as a toddler, discovered horseradish and would eat a pile of it with a fork, like a vegetable. Never bothered her, and she still loves that condiment to this day.

However, there are a couple of things that you may want to know. People, in general, who love really spicy foods, usually are those with fewer than normal tastebuds. Supertasters (people with a really high number of tastebuds) often cannot stand hot foods at all, because it's just too intense for them. One can be born with fewer or more tastebuds--so if that's the case, it's no big deal. However, taste buds can be destroyed, also. Vigorous tongue brushing can destroy tastebuds. There are also some vitamin definiciencies that affect the ability to taste.

But if she's healthy and getting adequate nutrition either through the foods she eats and/or supplements, and she doesn't go overboard brushing her tongue, it's probably just a case of some people enjoy hot foods, some don't, and some like the superhot. Kids are just adults--they all like different things, as we do.

I was a strange child too. LOLI loved hot mustard one on things and I ate tripe in a very spicy chile sauce. On the other hand I was very picky. Never liked anything with gravy or casseroles and didn't want my food touching.

DD had an adult palate for foods while she was still in her high chair. At the age of 5 or 6 she went bland stayed that way until college. Today she is an adventurous adult eater.

DS ate anything from toddler hood to now. We used to say he would survive anywhere. he is the most adventurous of all of us when it comes to food.

So you have 3 little girls and will see a lot of differences and changes along the way. Enjoy.

Most momma's would just love to have a child that will eat anything! You are lucky they aren't picky. I don't tolerate heat that much, but that's just me. Heat probably won't hurt her if it hasn't so far. Let her go for it!

Taste buds develop over time..possibly she is not tasting the intensity you are assuming.

Facts: One chili contains more vitamin C than a whole orange.

Here is a link that might be useful: Article on health benefits of eating chilis...