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Mealtime with 13 Mo. Old
Asked by R.H. from Boston
on April 5, 2009
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My 13 month old refuses to feed herself. She is capable of picking up little pieces of food; I've seen her pick stuff up and then drop it on the floor. She will also p...
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- Hello R., And this is an issue for you, why? I don't mean to be overly facetious here, but I guess I don't completely understand the concern here...a 13 month old wa...
- I wouldn't push her, she'll self feed when she's ready. Encourage her when she does it herself but don't force it. Her independent streak will soon emerge. Are there a...
- A 13 month old really can't entirely self feed. I'd keep feeding her with the fork and spoon. Occasionally giving her the opportunity to pick up stuff with her finge...
Strange Eating Patterns
Asked by J.R. from Rapid City
on May 3, 2007
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Hi everyone!
my son is almost 17 months old and he has very odd eating habits that are concerning me. He has gotten in the habit of eating everything in sight one da...
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- My son turned 2 in March and is the exact same way. I was concerned about it but I talked to my sisters who also have children and they said it's completely normal. ...
- My 18 month old daughter is going through this right now, some days she will just eat applesauce and rice chex and then other days she will eat steak and veggies all d...
- I agree with Tina - it's normal for eating patterns to vary. If you are concerned, keep track of what he eats every day for two weeks to see that there is a natural eb...
Picky Eaters
Asked by C.P. from Boston
on October 6, 2006
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im having problems getting my 3 year to eat a meal she is so picky that even if i make her favorite for super whitch happens to be chicken and french fries if shes not...
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- I had a picky eater and I found that letting my child be involved in helping prepare her food actually got her to want to eat!
- I'm having the same problem and have been for 4 months. My 21-month old son refuses to eat anything but cereal bars, granola bars, and crackers and I am losing my min...
- Hello, I have a daughter with spina bifida. So she doesn't eat my mouth right now because of all the problem that she has had. I know it isn't the same as your daught...
Advice for How Much an Active ~1 Yr Old Should Be Eating
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on February 6, 2008
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My son is going to be 1 during the middle of the month. He is a crawling and cruising fanatic. He currently eats 3 meals a day and 1 snack. However, I don't know if...
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- Children are very good about knowing how much they can eat. Remember that their tummies are about the size of their closed fist. I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old t...
- Hi A., My son is turning one this month too (the 15th)! I also have a 4 year old and I remember asking the pediatrician about how much she should be eating, when t...
- My 2 year old has been a "grazer" since he was born. It seems like he eats constantly, but it's okay. They are going through large growth spurts. They need the nutrien...
Picky Eater
Asked by L.V. from Miami
on April 25, 2008
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I need help!!!! I have a 4yo who is the pickiest eater. He will eat the regular "kid" food but whenever my husband (he's the cook, I know I'm so lucky) makes a nice ...
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- try to have your husband have him help him make the meal- sometimes it goes better when they feel they made it! also: have him try one bite for every year he is ol...
- Don't feel bad, we all go through this at some time or another. My son used to be very picky and when he was a toddler up until early pre-school, I used to make him so...
- I hate to tell you, but you might have to cater to what he will eat for a little while. All children go through phases where there are certain things that they will e...
My 3 Year Just Will Not Eat
Asked by J.K. from Austin
on June 29, 2008
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Moms, please help! I know toddlers go through phases where they don't eat much, but mine is truly on strike. It has been weeks now that he just hasn't had a good mea...
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- It doesn't sound like it, but if he wants to eat, but gags when he tries to eat, coupled with his delay in speech, there may be a very slight autism...my friend's son ...
- Children will NOT starve themselves if food is offered. It is also normal for them to go on strike eating. It is their way to show independence. Don't worry about hi...
- If he's not losing weight, it's completely normal and fine. No need to threaten him or continue to stress about it. Just keep feeding him regular meals and give him po...
Nephew Won't Drink Milk
Asked by E.F. from Los Angeles
on May 20, 2008
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My two year old nephew finally is off the bottle but he will not drink milk at all we tried to put some flavor like a little bit of chocolate or vanilla. But he wont d...
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- Try soy milk. I agree with the other person who said the Silk brand is the best. Regular milk always gave my daughter gas and stomach problems, but not soy milk. Soy a...
- Hi E., He may have an allergy or something. Don't force him to drink it. He can get calcium, etc., from other things. You could try soy milk but he may refuse just...
- Hello E., My daughter did the same thing at around age 2 (she's now 3). She didn't want milk anymore, I did the strawberry powder, and chocolate powder and nothing...
Typical Toddler Eating Habits
Asked by J.W. from Spartanburg
on August 7, 2007
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I need some advice about my son's eating habits. He's a little over two and has no desire to eat a single vegetable or fruit, only starches and a little dairy. He does...
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- Have you tried the pediasure, I was giving that to my son for awhile to he started eating better, also Have you tried putting fruit and other veggies in his pancakes, ...
- First of all, as I was reading your request, I thought, wait a minute, did I write in? It sounded EXACTLY like my 2.5 yr old. He doesn't eat fruit. The closest to f...
- Try frozen seedless grapes they are a great snack, even for me..good luck
How to Handle Child That Spits Up
Asked by J.D. from Minneapolis
on April 25, 2008
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One of my twin girls spits up all the time after she eats. Some times it is right away, other times it may 2-3 hours later. I'll wait an hour before putting her on t...
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- Hello I have a three month old little boy who spits up alot also. My doctor suggested gripe water. Its all natural and inexpensive. you just add a teaspoon to the bott...
- My daughter did that and it was a slight case of reflux, something she just had to outgrow. She spit up ALL the time but was gaining weight so we didn't worry about it...
- Tell your doctor about the spitting up. It is possible your daughter is suffering from reflux. My daughter had the same issue. She now takes 1/2 a tablet of prevaci...
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...
