Meal Time Stress

I agree with everyone else to feed her what your eating. If you don't sit down to eat as a family, she can always get your leftovers the next day. that's pretty much what we do. I also use this site: http://www.wholesometoddlerfood.com/ as well as Everyday Food Magazine (www.everydayfoodmag.com) for ideas. Especially on the nights we aren't eating together because one (or both) of us aren't at home with him.

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My son ate PB&J forever I remembering calling and asking the Dr. about it and of course he told me its ok but come on I would not eat PB&J day after day so why should he, at least he ate but still I know what your saying and feeling. I started using the crock pot so dinner would be warm for eveyone whenever they ate. You can pretty much make anything in the crock pot with a little time and effort so what you eat she eats.Or How about spaghetti, chicken or turkey burgers, Tacos not spicey,chicken cut up no skin, ground turkey add spicies for more flavor, Tortillas and cheese toasted like a grilled cheese, grilled cheese, lunchmeat and cheese, Pitas with hummus, pizza cut up in small pieces, or pizza on pitas that way the crust is softer,stir fry with vegys, meat and rice,fishsticks.
check out www.cooks.com or foodnetwork.com
Just feed her what you would eat.

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We have always from day one given our kids our dinner. They have never, except whent hey were eating baby food had a seperate dinner. Give her what you're eating so you do not turn into a short order cook.
Good luck

I agree-- same foods as you are eating is good. Also good incentive to eat healthier!

As far as boredom.... It's not about the toys- it's about the engagement. Try introducing an art activity everyday. There are some really good books out there with ideas. Try putting on music and talking about the instruments-- then dancing. "Dance like you are a squirrel. Dance like you are a fish, etc.". Imaginative play with sock puppets on your hands. Go exploring! The weather is great. Look for bugs and leaves. Go to the library.

Try to set a weekly schedule for you guys. It makes it easier on both of you and keeps you busy!

Have fun and congrats on the one coming!

My son has been kindda picky too (he is 3.5). I would feed him what I knew he would eat and as he got older he would see us eating stuff and try it. He loved spaghetti, grilled cheese, hot dogs, quesadilla (just 2 tortillas with cheese in the middle in the micro for about 20 seconds) chicken noodle soup (with all the carrots picked out...LOL) and mac and cheese. Try getting her involved with cooking when possible....makes them more willing to try stuff when they know whats in there.

My little guy is a picky eater too so I have very little help to offer there but as for the boredom, try swapping toys with a friend. A toy that your child may no longer play with will be appealing to another child. Plus when that toy is returned later, your child may have renewed interest in it. You can also look at garage sales or ask for hand-me-downs from family.

J.:

try feeding her the same foods you are eating.

P., RLC, IBCLC
Pres. Lactation Support Group, Inc
www.lactationsupportgroup.com