Refusing to Eat: Toddler
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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...
What to Do If My Son Refuses to Eat What I Made for Him???
Asked by J.B. from Amarillo
on April 21, 2008
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I have a 13 month old son who tends to reject what I've made him for dinner. Often I make him multiple meals before I get something that he will eat. One day he will...
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- I agree with your husband & FIL. My kiddos either eat what is fixed, or not eat. If they choose not to eat, then they do not get snacks. Your son will learn to eat ...
- I think your husband and FIL are on the right track. I know it's hard, but he will eat when he's hungry. I always catered to my kid's desires, and now I'm regret...
- If I offer something that is new or that I think my son may truly not like then I offer a second choice. However if he is rejecting something that I know he likes the...
6 Month Old Refuses to Eat Solids
Asked by B.F. from Philadelphia
on May 8, 2008
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I have a 6 month old son who refuses to eat any solids. I'm not too worried at this moment but thought I would be proactive in case he continues to refuse. I have trie...
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- Dont be afraid to wait. My little boy is 8 months old and he is only just now taking off with baby food. He loves breastfeeding and I think thats why it took him so lo...
- Hi B.! My daughter was the same way. Have you tried to mash up your own food? My daugter didn't like any of the prepackaged things. I bought a food mill from babie...
- You shouldn't be pushing solids yet. Your child gets what they need from formula/breast milk, whichever you are using.
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...
She Won't Eat
Asked by T.B. from Little Rock
on November 29, 2006
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My daughter just turned 2 and she has started going out of her way to NOT eat. I hear all the time that she will eat when shes ready but this is getting rediculous. Sh...
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- I am so glad to hear that I am not the only mom going thru this type of frustration. I too have a 19 mo old daughter who will not eat as well. She only has about 10 te...
- Hello T., My name is C. am a mother of 3 girls they are 15,13 1/2 and 11 years of age. when my daughters were going there am not going to eat so live the a lone sta...
- I went through a similar situation with my daughter when she was about 2 years old and one thing that aggravated the mess outta me was getting the same response from e...
6 Month Old Refuses to Eat Formula!
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on October 10, 2008
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My almost 6 month old daughter has been exclusively breastfed since birth (aside from the first two days of her life when she had formula until my milk supply came in)...
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- Hi, I had the same trouble at 5 months old. I ended up making forumla and putting a breastmilk floater in the bottle, so the first thing in the nipple was breast milk...
- Hi L., when my son was six months we had that same problem because i was only breastfeeding up until then, but someone told me to put half formula, half breastmilk, le...
- Hi L., Its just my opinion but I think formula is gross. Have you tasted it? Its disgusting especially compared to the sweet vanilla cream taste of breast milk. I'...
My 8 Months Refuses to Eat
Asked by M.A. from Toledo
on June 14, 2011
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My 8 moths baby refuses to eat solids and also bottles. He used to be a great eater! He ate everything I prepared for him! He was no cereal fan, but he enjoyed fruits,...
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- Mine did the same thing...PATIENCE!. Now when I feed my son I put on his favorite tv show. That works. Then with the bottle I feed him until he stops, then I let him p...
- Have his pediatrician check him out and ask for advice while there. My daughter was the same way, and her ped said even though she was eating like a bird, a spoonful ...
- sounds like it could be teething, or ear infection or some sort of sickness. is he cranky? 3-4 bites sounds normal for my kids, they eat like birds and somehow they...
Help! My 16 Month Old Son Won't Eat Vegetables.
Asked by L.L. from San Diego
on February 9, 2008
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My son is 16 months old and refuses to eat any kind of vegetable. He used to eat everything and now is very picky with what he puts in his mouth. I'm afraid he's not g...
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- My daughter, now 3 years old, has had picky eating habits since 6 months old. She ended up in occupational therapy when she was 16 months old to help her transition t...
- I had the same thing with my son (17 months). He used to eat anything, now not so much. I sneak in veggies - when I can. I puree veggies like butternut squash or co...
- I remember reading that it takes a kid about 17 exposures to a food to really decide if they like it or not, and that most kids are picky eaters because us parents giv...
My 6 Month Old Refuses to Eat Solids...
Asked by H.E. from Las Vegas
on December 19, 2009
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My daughter is almost seven months old and every time I try to feed her solids she squeezes her mouth together and shakes her head back and forth. If I do get any foo...
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- Here's my experiences: Baby #1: Got teeth at 8 months and started solids at 8.5 months in the form of whole bananas and baby food. He was sleeping through the nig...
- Do not stop breast feeding she is too young. this is your life to feed and nuture her now. Sleep when you can as she naps instead of doing other things. Hope your thre...
- My immediate thought when I saw both of your posts was: teething! I would suggest just continuing to offer the solids. But, if she refuses, no big deal and try again ...
What to Do Daughter Now Refuses to Eat..
Asked by D.M. from Allentown
on October 14, 2006
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If it is not one thing it is another. Vanessa has always been a picky eater and well she was sick for a while and now is feeling better but she is back on this kick of...
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- Hi D.! I recently read an article on Babycenter.com that informs parents on how to avoid making meals a power struggle. It was really interesting and said children...
- wow, i thought my kids were picky! I dont know how Easton School District is for their lunches but in Northampton, I can put a notice on Kara's lunch account saying...
- Hi D., It's so upsetting when your child refuses to eat! It's easy to get lost in those power struggles because we so desperately want our children to be healthy an...
