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Toddler Not Eating
Asked by A.Y. from Portland
on December 9, 2008
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When is it reasonable to expect a toddler to eat what she is served? I do not want her to get the idea that if she doesn't eat what she is served then something differ...
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- My policy has always been (more or less) that the food that is served is what there is, and that if my daughter doesn't want to eat it she doesn't have to. It seems a...
- HI there- It is not unreasonable to expect your child to eat what you are eating. In fact it is the right thing to do. Unless it is too spicy or is something you kno...
- Our oldest daughter never ate much at meals -- maybe 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food total. The doctor said not to worry (even though her weight was in the bottom 5%) as long ...
Three-year Old Not Wanting to Eat!
Asked by A. from Dallas
on August 11, 2006
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Hello fellow Moms! Recently, me almost three-year old daughter refuses to eat dinner. She will always eat a good breakfast, sometimes lunch, but rarely dinner. My h...
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- I agree with the 1st advice. Don't give her a choice. You are the mom, and you make dinner for the family. She is part of that family. My son (2 1/2) does that som...
- A., I had the same problem with my 6 yr old and he still does not want to eat. I know how hard it is to get them to eat dinner. I just put less food on his plate and...
- I know it is hard, I have 3 boys 12, 10 and 4 and been there. Atleast she is eating. Don't worry it is just a phase. They'll grow out of it eventually, but sneak in wi...
My Daughter Doesn't Want to Eat
Asked by D.K. from Cleveland
on December 28, 2006
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My daughter just turned 1 in the beginning of December. She has been eating "grown up" food for about 2-3 months. Lately, all she will eat at home is macaroni and ch...
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- I am a mother a a very skinny 2 y/o, he turned 2 in Oct, but still weighs maybe 25 lbs, but both daddy and i are skinny ppl, my son does the same thing, sometimes he'l...
- Hello D.! Well, if your daughter just turned one, she is just getting introduced and used to regular table food. I would not force any food on her that she doesn't w...
- i think in my opinion, that you should just let her eat what she wants for right now because at least she is eating good things at daycare right. so eating bananas ce...
7 Month Old Refusing Solid Food
Asked by K.V. from New York
on December 11, 2008
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I am seeking advice on what to do - my 7 month old daughter refuses to eat any solid baby food (spoonfed). Since she was born, she has had digestive issues. She was ...
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- K., All babies are different! :) If you can, try going totally breastfed. It sounds like she responds very well to you. Pumping is an option if you feel the need to...
- Hey K., I wouldn't worry as long as she is gaining and growing she apparently does not really need solids yet. I do have a few suggestions for you. Do you make the ...
- K., sounds like you've had a really stressful time making sure your daughter is fed and comfortable. I think the Dr. Sears website might have some good ideas for you. ...
6 YO Choked on Chip and Now Won't Eat - HELP!!
Asked by J.R. from San Antonio
on July 26, 2009
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I have a question/worry about my 6 yo DD that I'm hoping to get help for. About a month ago, she choked on a chip. She had gotten up from the table and was m...
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- I would sit her down and let her know that you know that she is afraid to choke again. Explain that choking is a very traumatic experience. This validates her feelings...
- Start with basics until she is comfortable again. Soups, mash potatoes, and perhaps even mash up stuff like steamed brocolli with cheese. Perhaps, if you can feed he...
- You might consider having her throat checked to make sure she didn't scrape anything. I choked on a chip as a kid and (seems like now) that it felt weird for weeks. No...
Crying 19-Month Old
Asked by C.B. from Norfolk
on November 1, 2007
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My son is usually a very happy boy, but lately he screams for what seems like no reason. When we get home from daycare, he is usually hungry, so we feed him dinner. ...
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- My 19-month old is going through something similar. He is just more sensitive and cranky than usual and has always been a Very pleasant child. His especially crank...
- hi C., You know my 18-month-old doesn't cry but she's very cranky when she gets home from day care. I try to feed her right away when she gets home because she's u...
- part of your sons crying might be because he doesn't spend enough time with his parents. i understand that you are both in the navy and having a family of any kind is ...
Six Year Old After Tonsillectomy
Asked by S.C. from Evansville
on August 10, 2009
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Our 6 year old son had his tonsils out on Wednesday morning. Maybe I'm expecting too much, but I really thought he'd be feeling better by now. Not great, just better...
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- Expect this first week to be kind of rough. Then the second week you will see him get better each and every day. Don't, don't worry about food, he's not going to starv...
- Make sure you are giving him pain medicine! You wouldn't go without pain medicine, and neither should your son. If tylenol/ibuprofen isn't holding him, call your doc...
- Hi, S.! I'm sorry to hear about your son. My son was also 6 when he had his tonsils and adenoids removed. It's a horrible procedure, but trust me, you and your son ...
Underweight Anemic 1 Yr Old Who Won't Eat If I Give Her Iron Supplement.
Asked by C.B. from Provo
on August 10, 2009
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At my daughter’s 1 year well child checkup, her doctor was concerned because her weight was below the measurable percentile line (she’s only 16 lbs). We talked abo...
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- Hi C., Has anyone brought up checking for celiac (gluten intolerance) it's linked to anemia and weight loss. There are many wys to get iron, veggies for exampl...
- Give her the iron supplement at bedtime when the day is done. That way if she gets sick to her stomach, eating is not an issue. I doubt it will keep her up at night, s...
- I was suprised to read that the doctor told you to force her to eat. A good pediatrician will tell you there are 3 things you can't force a child to do: eat, sleep, an...
11 Month Old Now Refuses to Eat!
Asked by A.W. from Topeka
on March 24, 2008
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My almost 11 month old son was eating well up until a week ago. I'm about to pull my hair out with concern! Up until a week ago, he was still eating mostly baby food (...
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- My two daughters did the same thing between 10 and 11 months old. It is very frustrating. As long as he is still taking his bottles I wouldn't be too worried. As lo...
- Hi A., A child-eating rule of thumb: "a child will never starve themselves". He will eat when he is ready. Children change their minds about when and what they will ...
- I agree with the other moms...It is probably just a phase. My little one (13mos) will do the same thing if he doesn't like the food I'm giving him. Also, If he i...
8 Month Old Refusing Solids
Asked by D.G. from Philadelphia
on January 14, 2009
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My 8 month old refuses to eat solids! I exclusively nursed her up until 6 months, when I started to introduce solids. She still has not taken to them. I have offered h...
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- Hi D.! I had a very similar situation with my son who is now almost 15 months. He would not eat any solids to the point where he would just gag and throw up if I p...
- Have you tried cheerios? What if you mix a little of the bananas into rice cereal? My babies used to love that :-)
- Yep--I agree with the previous post. Relax! And as long as you are still nursing her she IS getting great nutrition. Keep offering stuff again and again and let her p...
