When he does ask for food, we give it to him and then he doesn't eat it!!! I don't know what to do!!! He isn't looseing any weight!! And he is soo picky, that there is not much he will eat!! I have tried to give him different kinds of food and he dosen't eat them! He has gone for a full day with out eating because he wouldn't eat what I gave him!!!
Any ideas? Recipes that even the pickest child will eat?? Let me know!! His Dr. says that he is healthy!
Just let him be and he will come around.
My daughter went through the same thing - I just didn't offer her any food till she asked for it, and then I would just take her to the fridge and let her choose. Make sure you stock up on kid-friendly foods.
It is normal. My little girl did it and now I can't get her to stop eating. If you are still real worried about it they have Pedisure you can give him. Its a drink for kids that will not eat.
I was reading your question and thought you were reading my mind (LOL). My daughter will be 2 years old in May and she is going through this weird phase were she isn't eating much either. She'll eat breakfast, a little (barely that) of lunch and hardly any dinner. She'll eat her vegetables on the plate, but over the past 4 days she won't eat her entree. I can't figure it out. Last night, I made broccoli quiche cause she loves eggs, cheese and broccoli. Figuring she'll love it and needs her protein (she won't eat ANY meat) she pushed that aside. So, I know were your coming from. What I've been doing is my best to give her foods she loves and if she don't eat that then ask her what she does want. She had no problem telling me cheerios and cheese. So, I gave her those.
I think maybe your son is getting to the age that they can distinguish what they like and dislike with food. They are also more independent and can communicate now what they want and don't want. Your son will eat. Toddlers don't starve themselves on purpose. He will eventually nourish himself. In the meantime, experiment with foods and have a back-up meal in mind in case he won't eat his dinner. Try to give him enough protein, calcium, etc. Those things he needs in foods you know he likes. Perhaps he's not feeling too good lately and his appetite isn't quite on track. Just do your best and as long as he is healthy and at a good weight according to the doctor, then don't worry. He'll start eating normally again sooner than later.
Your not alone---besides, it shows your a good parent when you are concerned about these things :)
yeah all 3 of my kids did this also about the age of 2 give it some time and you wont get him to stop eating till then feed him what ever it is that he'll eat my 3 year old ate nothing but bread with butter for 2 moths, it will pass and if you want to I'M me or me mail me at motherraven23@yahoo.com i have tons of recipes for picky eaters. i got one 1 kid who eats no meat, 1 that only eats meat and potato's, and one that eats no cabs but beans so i know what your felling and some good tips and things like that hope to hear from you
My toddler is just at picky. (As was his brother). They'll eat when they are hungry. Just continue to offer a variety of good foods and he'll eat when his body needs it.
Another thought - is he drinking too much milk or juice? Even on days when my toddler eats little, he's drinking a ton of milk.
I think everyone goes through this with thier kids. My son does it to. and he will also drink tons of liquid too. You have gotten some really good advice here the pediasure drinks are great! Let him choose for a while, but one thing I have not heard said yet is have you checked his teeth he may be working on some molars and it may be too painfull to eat. Hope this helps
Yes my kid does the same. My wife worries about it a lot. I have noticed that sometimes he goes on a binge and pigs out though. Like growing spurts. He is skinny but healthy. We generally have him eat a couple bites then let him go.
let him eat when he wants do force him but leave the food on the table for awhile he will come around i always gave my picky eater toast, crakers, or pedasure drinks in funky cups or a cup with his favorite cartoon on it that way i always knew he was getting something good in him for the day hope it helps
Ley him eat what ever he wants as long as it's not candy
Chips oat meal cookies, bread, crackers, vitamins
take away half of his milk intake and give juice or water ,vitamins are great if you can get them to take them, i have 5 grandbabys they have all done the same thing, not eating to the point of your waiting on child abuse to so up,(ha!ha!) then all at once they eat the house down, try making shapes with there food, mickey mouse pancakes, star grill cheese, etc, he is in the spurt stage and he will start up on his own,
you need to read the book on Super Nanny trust me it works it will help you out alot.
As long as your child is healthy and not losing any weight, then you don't have anything to worry about. Just don't give him anything until he asks. And, for now, just give him what he wants to eat (unless its candy or a whole bunch of junk food). That's better than having him not eat at all.
My daughter will be two in two weeks and is going through the SAME thing! The only thing that has worked for us is to cut back on some of her drink during the day and cut back on afternoon snack. She would drink milk all day, but I couldn't get her to eat ANYTHING. Now she drinks some juice and very little milk - fills her little tummy up! She only gets milk with breakfast and right before bedtime.
I have an older daughter who went through this too. I brought it up to the dr and he said as long as she was still growing she would eat when she was ready. And she did. Hopefully baby sis will do the same thing :-)
All kids do this. They will never starve themselves. Their bodies are much more efficient at stroing and burning calories. If it doesn't turn in to a helath realted concern, losing weight getting sick something else might be the cause. Sometimes toddlers with scid reflux don't want to eat.
MY SON DOES THE SAME EXACT THING. HE JUST TURNED TWO IN JANUARY. HE USED TO LOVE FRENCH FRIES. BUT NOW HE DOESN'T WANT TO EAT ANYTHING. I THINK THAT HE MIGHT LIKE CHICKEN POT PIES. LUNCHABLES. AND THE DANIMALS YOGURT DRINKS.BECAUSE MY SON DOESNT LIKE MILK. INSTEAD OF MAKING MEATLOAF MAKE MEAT BALLS FOR HIM. PIZZA.
GOOD LUCK
My eldest boy was just like this when he was about the same age. Nearly drove me up the wall and worried me to death. What will happen is one day he will decide to eat and 'hey presto' he will have a growth spurt.
My son still goes through phases of eating very little. but he is fine and will always ask for food if he is hungry. I would recommend doing meals for him anyway, but make them very small and don't badger him too much if he does not eat it. Get him to sit at the table with you while you eat and when you are done he can get down. I do this even now, we eat TOGETHER, actually can be quite effective if the child is just being moody.
So have some routine in meal times and don't pressurise him too much and it will turn around soon enough.
Good luck.
My kids did the same thing. The doctor basically said, if they are hungry enough, they will eat. As long as they appear healthy, don't worry so much!!
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