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14 Month Old Not Eating a Lot
To get her to eat other foods I would only give her (for example) peas on her plate and have her at least try them, instead of a "balanced" meal with the ...
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- Keep up the variety and yes, stop making him the grilled cheese.
- I know what your going through. My now 2 year old wouldn't eat enough at meal times and was very picky with what texture foods she would eat as she didn't have many ba...
- I have heard that young children do not need a large variety of foods. Their palates are not completely developed yet, so they like it simple. For that reason, I don...
My Daughter Wants to Snack All the Time
An hour after eating a meal, sometimes less, she starts saying she's hungry and wants a snack. She's eating pretty well and balanced, but I think she gets ...
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- I've always heard to eat smaller meals and have snacks in between. Healthy snacks like you are doing and good proteins and vegs at dinner and lunch. Also, breakfast ...
- Maybe she's thirsty. Nutritionists (and those of us who have been successful at losing weight and keeping it off) will tell you that our body will act like it's hungr...
- R., I suggest keeping her main meal in the microwave or fridge and when she says she is hungry pull it out and have her eat it instead of snack foods!
When Is It Reasonable to Expect a Child to Sit down for Dinner?
Apr 22, 2009 ... My 4 1/2 year old sits really well for the whole meal, though getting him to eat a balanced meal is still a challenge. ...
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- Yes it is reasonable. Now is he time to try and start talking about manners. Rudeness is a super pet peeve with me, so when my son started doing things, like leave t...
- My kids are both go-go-go types. My daughter is 14 mo and what I did for her was give her a "snack" while I'm making dinner for the rest, then she'll actually sit with...
- I only read a few of the responses, but it looks like you have a variety of opinions here... So I'll add mine... ;) I believe what you have on your hands is a grazer....
Throwing Food Anyone???
I would not give him more than 3 foods anyway - choosing can be hard - but giving him an example of a balanced meal is a good thing. ...
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- My darling 14 month old daughter does the same thing. She looks at me, grins a 6 tooth grin and very daintily drop the food over the edge of her high chair (usually i...
- ahhh the cause and effect stage! i dont miss it either haha! well this is my two cents... your little one just wants to see what you will dom it is that simple. ig...
- Hello! Glad to know I'm not alone! We've had the same problem with our 15 month old, however it has gotten better. We have learned not to feed him in his chair unless...
Skinny 10Yo Boy Doesn't Want to Eat Until Bedtime
He's a tiny guy too, so I felt bad, but he needs a balanced meal more than an afternoon snack, healthy or not. It didn't take long for him to decide that he ...
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- HE needs to help plan the grocery list and help shop. This way....he gets some things HE wants....AS LONG AS they are healthy. ENCOURAGE trying new foods and make SU...
- J., Take him to see his pediatrician. Something doesn't add up. Godd Luck!
- I would offer meals at normal times and if he wants to eat he will. If he learns that he won't get to eat until morning if he doesn't eat, he will eat at normal times....
How Do I Get My 18 Month-old to Eat More Veggies?
I spoke to our pediatrician about it and he said it's our duty as parents to OFFER a balanced meal. Beyond that, it's up to the child and their body guides ...
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- Hi H., if she will eat mashed potatoes you got it made, I used to put carrots, peas, brocolli you name it, and I put it in mashed potatoes, chopped up real small, my k...
- Offer, offer, offer.. At this age I would take a 6 cup muffin tin and put something different and healthy in each slot and let my little ones graze on it. Sliced swee...
- I like to add brocolli to mac'n'cheese. Just add fresh or frozen brocolli to boiling noodles for the last four minutes. Strain and prepare as usual. Also if your famil...
19 Month Old Doesn't Want to Eat
The only time I would make a seperate meal is if I knew he didn't like what we ... Your child will eat a balance diet if you only offer a balanced diet. ...
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- J., I think every mother has been in your shoes at one point in their life. Do not despair. He is 19 months old and sewing his oats, if you will. He is mastering ...
- Hi J., Your son sounds like he is having food issues related to textures and sensory issues. This is not all that uncommon with kids - problem is, and understandably...
- Hi J.---From what I read, you shouldn't worry too much about your son's eating habits. I have my own business as a Wellness Educator and I frequently use Dr. William ...
6 Month Old Stopped Eating Solids
He'll eat when he's hungry so don't worry about it too much...just keep offering a balanced meal. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- It sounds like you stopped cereal all together. How long have you been feeding him cereal? I would just stay with that and then try baby food every week or so and se...
- My 8 month old did the same thing around 6 months. She was eating solids then decided she didn't want to eat anything but bottles. I offered her something cereal, fr...
- It's probably just a phase. We notice that our 3 year old goes through phases where she will eat a TON, and then...,what seems like nothing for a week or 2 at a time. ...
Not Enough Bowel Movements
As long as you eat a balanced meal & your stomach does not hurt & when you do go it is not a painful experience - I was told it was okay - because ...
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- Some breastfed babies can go quite a long time without having any bowel movements...sometimes even a week or more. This is normal! Just watch out when he finally doe...
- My exclusively breastfed daughter only had a bowel movement every week and a half, I could almost mark it on my calendar in advance she was so regular. Its completly n...
- Hey K., I know that bowel movements and wet diapers are monitored closely when babies are breast fed because that is one of the ways to be sure they are getting enough...
How Do I Motivate Hubby to Lose Weight
I don't need to deprive myself!) Portion control and a balanced diet is key in losing weight. 3 helpings of a healthy meal is not going to do it! ...
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- you should lead by example, and involve him in your exercise activities, I was worried about my husbands eating habits, so I started making every meal a health conscie...
- I agree with making the kids the goal. Do you want them to be overweight and unhealthy in the long-term? Just do not buy junk food - don't let it even be an option. No...
- Hi S., I agree that the best motivation will come from you. You need to set an example rather than trying to change him. Once, he sees you loosing weight and looking ...
