Refusing to Eat: Preschooler
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3 Year Old Now Refuses to Poop on Potty
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on July 30, 2008
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My 3 year old was constipated about 2 weeks ago, and when he finally went, it hurt. Since then, he holds in his poop and refuses to go. You can see that he has to hav...
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- I have a son who is 5 years old now but we went through the exact same thing with him. He started having problems when he was 2 and it was awful! My heart broke for ...
- My daughter used to do this also, but I would have to give her a suppository to go. She hated getting them but I would explain to her that if she doesn't let it out, t...
- I can really relate to this story. My grandson had the same problem. So we had a bathroom bear and a food bear. HE had issues with both. I would take the bathroo...
Almost 4 Year Old Still Refuses to Eat Meat.
Asked by A.F. from Salt Lake City
on April 21, 2008
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My daughter (4 in June) has never been very partial to eating any kind of meat. It doesn't matter how it's prepared. Even if it's in tiny pieces and mixed in with th...
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- My almost 4 year old son doesn't like meat either. He will eat cheeseburgers and breakfast sausage but turns his nose up at any other type of meat. In addition to ch...
- I have a 4-yr old that has always had an issue w/ the texture of meat...we say she was born vegetarian. Well, over the last year, I have also gone vegetarian (technic...
- My daughter is the same way, with the exception of chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and pepperoni. But that's all she'll eat meat-wise, and since those choices aren't super ...
Getting a 3 Year Old to Eat Dinner
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on July 15, 2008
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Please help!!! My 3 year old son throws really bad fits at dinner time and refuses to eat. He has no problem eating breakfeast or lunch but when it comes to dinner he ...
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- this may be simple.. but I know if I feed my girls earlier for dinner the more and better they'll eat. I find the later the more tired and they sometimes won't eat a...
- When he doesn't want to eat, give him some choices and stick to them. I recall a friend of mine's son that did the same thing and he eventually grew out of it. He is t...
- If he is getting his nutritional needs met during the day, don't worry. Kids go through different stages. My older son was the same way - hardly ate anything at dinn...
What Do You Do When Your Child Refuses to Eat What You Offer?
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on March 5, 2012
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My son is two years old and seems to be getting pickier and pickier in what he eats. He used to love pizza but today, he competely refused to eat it. Instead, he jus...
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- if the offered food isn't eaten, then I wrap & save the plate. When/if the child becomes hungry & requests other food, I again offer the plate. No drinks, no snack...
- If he does not eat, he may not be hungry. Period. I make all meals so there is something my DD can eat - the only time I ever make her a sandwich or something else th...
- I am a picky eater and I hated when I was forced to eat something. So I don't force anything on my son. I'll offer him whatever I'm eating, but if it isn't something h...
3 Year Old Will Not Eat Dinner
Asked by C.M. from New York
on October 14, 2009
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I have a 3yr who absolutely refuses to eat dinner. Can't even get him to sit at the table. His best meal is breakfast and sometimes lunch. Any suggestions?
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- We are in the same boat. AIdan is a big breakfast eater and then snacks during the day, sometimes he will eat a great lunch others no. Dinner is iffy. I bought the Nut...
- Try eating a little earlier. I know it's difficult to change an evening routine, but we now sit down between 5-5:30 for dinner b/c if we wait too long, our little one...
- Hi C., My son (now aged 10) was like that age 2 and 3. He would eat lunch and breakfast, then graze his way through the afternoon - healthy snacks, and I could not s...
7 Month Old Refuses to Eat from Bottle
Asked by S.F. from Denver
on April 13, 2008
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I have a 7 month old daughter who will not eat from a bottle. I have been breastfeeding. Up until about 2 months ago, she would occasionally eat a bottle of pumped m...
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- Go with the solid foods and try a sippy cup or regular cup. She's not going to starve herself. She'll eat one way or another.
- Well I don't really have any advice, but I have a one year old boy who has never and still does not take a bottle. I still breastfeed him. He eats other food too, but ...
- I had the same problem with my daughter. My son had no problem going back and forth from breast to bottle, but my daughter never liked the bottle. I tried every kind...
Getting My 3 Year Old Son to Eat Better
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on May 8, 2009
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I'm looking for suggestions on how to get my 3 year old son to eat better, healthier meals. I never thought I would be a "chicken nugget" mom. When my son was 1.5, ...
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- here's some of the things I do: talk about how the fruit & veg helps get the poop out (can -help with potty training also if he gets a reward for pooping on the pot...
- I would say find a time when you're relaxed and get him to start helping you cook. First things he likes like rice and potatoes. Then move on to other things. Also, ...
- M., There is a great recipe book by Jessica Seinfeld that shows how to hide veggies in regular foods that kids love. I use it all the time, because my son is aut...
Bad Attitude in a 4 Year Old
Asked by S.D. from Philadelphia
on June 1, 2011
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My 4 year old son is driving us CRAZY. He has not gotten over wanting to be a baby and not doing things for himself. That has been going on for months now. He has deci...
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- This is a fun age isn't it? My daughter is somewhat like this - very strong willed... What I have found helps is giving choices (ones I can live with). For example, ...
- Things that helped when DS was 4 (he is 5 now, so not that long ago) were 1. Choices - 'do you want to get dressed yourself or do you want help?' - I know he can ge...
- Use firmer discipline than time outs for disrespect and bad attitude. Back to Basics Discipline by Janet Campbell Matson is great for this age range and building respe...
Help. My 3 Year Old Refuses to Have a BM
Asked by K.P. from Providence
on April 10, 2009
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I really need some advice . My 3 and a half year old daughter absolutely refuses to have have a bowel movement. She has been with holding since she was 13 months old...
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- Dear K., The poor little thing! Try taking her totally off dairy products. This means any product with cow's milk in it. Milk, any cheese, butter. She may have a ...
- we have the same problem with my nearly 3 yo, awful, painful constipation that is hindering potty training. I don't know why your GI doc would put you back on whole mi...
- She might have gluten intolerance / celiac disease. A common symptom is constipation (as well as lactose intolerance). Just a thought. N. Clark MS RD
3 Year Old Will Not Help Clean
Asked by N.S. from Tucson
on September 30, 2009
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Hi moms. I'm getting very frustrated with our nearly 4 year old. Ever since she was old enough, I'd have her help clean up her toys. I suppose I wasn't consistent e...
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- One thing that I do with my youngest daughter (she will be 3 next month) is to let her know in advance that she can play with her playdough IF she helps pick it up aft...
- You have recieved a lot of great advise! I just wanted to add, be consistent! When you said you were going to give her an hour time out, did you? Though an hour is too...
- It is not a 3 year-old's job to clean. It was your choice to have 3 children and so either the house stays messier than you had planned or you will eventually find wa...
