Refusing to Eat
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
My 6Yr Old Refuses to Eat.
Asked by A.T. from San Antonio
on January 13, 2008
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I am concerned with the eating habits of my 6yr old son. He has been on medication for ADHD for almost a year now, and he still shows no interest in eating while he is...
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- A., Have you talked with your parents and your husband's parents about your and your husband's eating habits when you were your son's age? (Or any siblings either of ...
- I have two children that are on medication for ADHD and loss of appetite is definitely a worrisome side effect. The older one seems to have outgrown it now that he's ...
- Have you thought about calling another doctor for a 2nd opinion? Seems strange that the doctor isn't concerned that he would go that long without eating. I hope you ...
Refuses All Formula
Asked by D.P. from Los Angeles
on April 9, 2009
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8 mo. old baby girl allergic to soy and dairy (causes mild to moderate rashes). Recently stopped breastfeeding per doctor's direction, switched to hypoallergenic/amin...
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- I'm not sure what the reasoning is behind the doc directing you to stop breast feeding, but am a little curious about that. So often I hear of doctors doing things li...
- Hi D., My daughter is on neocate too and when she doesn't want it, I mix it with oatmeal. Usually it works for her. Also I put more formula when she refuses to eat,...
- I went through much of the same thing - did not breastfeed and baby did not take formula. But my baby had sever acid reflux, so what I did was rock him to sleep with ...
Refuses to Eat Baby Food...
Asked by N.S. from Philadelphia
on April 23, 2007
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Hello, My son is almost 9 months old and is just learning to chew and is refusing to eat his pureed dinners. I mostly give him Earth Best Organic stage 2 dinners. He ...
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- Hotdogs, grapes, eggwhites, Peanut butter ARE THIE BIGGEST CHOCKING FOODS! My daughter at 8-9 mos hated the texture of babyfoods and also wanted to feed herself. I sta...
- I have a 1 year old - and he started eating table food around 9 or 10 months. He would still have some stage 2 babyfood - but he was off of that entirely around 11 mon...
- Is it just the dinners that he refuses or baby food fruits and veggies too? My 11-month-old daughter also does not like baby food dinners. She will, however, eat the b...
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...
Eight Months Baby Refuses to Eat
Asked by J.S. from Gainesville
on November 19, 2009
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I am a mum of a eight month girl and l have problems with her because lately she refuses to eat fruit, vegetables doesn't like at all and she doesn't want to eat with ...
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- Someone just recommended those little mini bagels to give the kids when they're teething. They're pretty tough, so it would take a while to gnaw through... Also- maybe...
- I also have an 8 mo old. He refused to eat at one point, but he was teething and all he wanted to do was chew on things other than food. He was also probably going t...
- Maybe her gums hurt. Get orajel from the pharmacy and apply to her gums gently. You might also add some honey to her milk about 1 teaspoon. The vitamins in honey ar...
