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How Did You Get Your Infant to Open Their Mouth for Food
Asked by N.H. from New York
on February 27, 2009
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I have been giving my daught rice cereal, some veggies and now tried applesauce. It has not gotten easier with persuading her to open her mouth for a spoon. I am fee...
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- My son was born the same day!!! I started him on solids after his 4 month appt, he was eaget at first, but after a few days he was not really interested. I stopped and...
- Hi N., Your baby may simply not be ready for food. The AAP doesn't recommend starting solids before 6 months. Your baby isn't really gaining any nutritional benefit...
- Maybe your daughter is trying to tell you she is not ready for food right now. This could change every day. Some days she may want to eat and other she may not. At ...
1-1/2 Year Old Who Only Eats Pureed Food
Asked by R. from Spartanburg
on October 16, 2007
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Hi, my 1-1/2 year old daughter has always had a very sensitive gag reflex. We didn't know how sensitive until after 6 months, she started to refuse anything that was ...
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- I agree with Roxanne to a certain degree. As long as your child is eating and growing well, I wouldn't worry to much about things. If you are very concerned about it...
- Hi my name is T. and my son has some of the same issues however since my son has been in occupational therpy he can tolerate more foods and textures. they are traind i...
- i'm sorry but none of my children had that problem. i hope all turns out well with her check up.
13-Month-old Throwing Food and Not eating--HELP!
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on July 23, 2009
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My little girl will be 13-months-old in a few days. Ever since we started on finger foods (at around 9 months or so), some has gotten thrown on the floor, of course. ...
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- try the distraction method. IE if you give her cereal and fruit (spoon fed) give her an empty plate and spoon. Also, trading out foods helps. My 11 month old will s...
- My son did the same thing for a little while and since he's also very slender I hated to take the food away, nothing helped until I went back to if he threw any food t...
- What you do now sets the stage for so much discipline later, especially about meals. I have a five year old and an almost 18 month old. I know it's hard, but all you...
8 Month Old Still Doesn't like Solids
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on October 9, 2008
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I'm looking for some reassurance. I started cereal with my second daughter around 5 1/2 months. She never liked it, so I moved on to pureed fruits and veggies. She ...
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- Is there a certain time when you try to feed her? Perhaps she just isn't hungry? My daughter didn't take well to solids until around 7m. would look at me like I was st...
- We introduced solids on many occasions, but our daughter didn't take to them well until 8.5 or 9 months. We tried yogurt and she LOVED it. Otherwise, she started i...
- does she do finger food? otherwise i wouldn't worry, just keep offering.
Almost 2 Year Old Wont Eat ANYTHING
Asked by C.B. from Portland
on November 9, 2006
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My daughter Brittany is going to be 2 this xmas. When she started eating table foods she was doing pretty good. Had a big variety of foods. Then I started to notice th...
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- Hi, all kids go through this. In my house, breakfast & lunch are the kid's choice. If you want spaghetti for breakfast, fine. Dinner is my choice. In your case, she...
- it sounds harsh but give her breakfast lunch and dinner and if she doesnt eat it then she gets no snacks,I had the same problem with my 4yearold. I felt like if I did ...
- My son is almost 7 and I believe he really is the pickiest eater ever. Not only is he regularly picky but he doesnt like any of his food mixed or any kind of sauces or...
18 Month Old Boy, Hardly Eating
Asked by T.M. from Denver
on May 24, 2009
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Hello everyone, I am desparate for your help. My 18 month old son has become very picky about food. It all started after I took him in for his 18 month well baby check...
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- Try having him tested for Celiac Disease. I have a friend who's 20 month old was having similar symptoms, refusing to eat, lethargic, losing weight, diarrhea, etc. Aft...
- T., I am so sorry you are going through this. Have they tested him for silent reflux? My son and daughter had it. It can lead to children refusing to eat and dri...
- Honestly you need to talk to your Dr about what is going on. Why did they say he was throwing up? Offer protein shakes, chocolate milk, carnation instant breakfast, e...
Gag Reflex and Eating Solids
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on January 18, 2008
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Ok, so I posted last week about my 8 month old using his middle finger and thumb to pick things up. His pedi said this is unusual, but nothing to worry about or try to...
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- Your child has sensory integration issues. My son had this but I never inquired or found out what to do. He is almost 10 and still will gag when eating vegetables. ...
- It just takes awhile. I bought some puffs for my daughter in hopes of getting her to start self feeding at around 6-8 months (can't remember exactly when since she's ...
- Your child has sensory issues. call Our Childrens House Baylor and get an evaluation! Don't worry , just act on it. Please call them and they can help. The earlier...
Is This Normal...?
Asked by B.S. from Kansas City
on July 16, 2008
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Emme has always been a great, great eater- sometimes out eating me. When she started solids she always wanted the whole jar, not the half they recommend to start with....
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- Sounds perfectly normal to me! I heard once that because there stomach is so small they only need small portions and that they can get overwhelmed and not want to eat ...
- My daughter loves to eat she is 18 months old and likes everything as of right now,she askes for more and she'll say done but at times I have to say no more food ful...
- Not to worry you *** but my doctor always told me he wasn't concerned about my daughters percentiles because they were proportionate. She has always been between 5-15...
Always Wanting Applesauce or Yogurt
Asked by M. from Houston
on November 20, 2006
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Hello, my 3 yr old is always wanting either applesauce or yogurt on his food. If there is no applesauce or yogurt, he won't eat it. Anyone gone through something simil...
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- Hi there. I went through the same thing with my now 6 year old daughter, but her's was ketchup. I went as far as asking others what to do...but was asked, what's the...
- What's the matter with applesauce or yogurt? Both of those things are good for your son. At least he's willing to eat. My daughter is picky and will only eat certain t...
- That is so cute!! Well Yogurt is so healthy and like the other moms said if it gets him to eat all the other stuff then more power to the little man. My kids are such ...
Introducting Solids to 4 Month Old
Asked by M.V. from Charlotte
on August 10, 2008
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Hi everyone my daughter will be turning 4 months old on August 13. She has been eating cereal since she was 2 months old and for the last month I have being putting ap...
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- My daughter's pediatrician recommended breast-milk (or formula) only until 4 months, and then only small amounts of cereal. Most experts say babies don't need anythin...
- Hi M., A lot of people will give you the speech about the 6 mo rule of not starting solids. However, if you and your pediatrician think she is ready, then she is prob...
- My 4 kids are all grown, healthy, and only 1 is a bit overweight. 'Back then' I started juice and cereals PER DOCTORS' RECOMMENDATIONS (which keep changing!!) at 6 WE...
