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Please Help Me Understand About the Cereal
Asked by M.R. from Kansas City
on February 9, 2007
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My pediatrian said i should start my daughter on soupy cereal. Well i tried for one month and no luck. We tried different spoons and we tried to make it thicker. I u...
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- make it really liquidy and put it in a bottle you mit have to make the hole in the nipple bigger. then start thinking it up after she gets the hang of it. It works I d...
- I would suggest what I did for my daughter whn she was that young and starting cereal. I bought her special bottles, to make it neat and new, and I then cut the whole ...
- Is there a medical reason why the doctor thinks you should be giving her cereal? The last I knew the 'general' recommendation was nothing solid (and even soupy cereal ...
17 Month Old Does Not Want to Eat!
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on April 9, 2009
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My daughter is 17 months old. She has had a very poor appetite for the past month. She never really did well with "real" food, but she would eat 2 jars of baby food ...
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- All I know is when my son acted like this, he ended up having strep. Had it 3 times since Halloween. He's 20 mos.
- If you are worried take her to the doctor...never doubt your mommy intuition!!! Make sure you write down all of her symptoms, how long it has lasted, and anything els...
- They grow through spells when their appetite is less then plentiful....it could be that they just wanna explore or they arent grow like they did during the first yr......
Toddler Eating Habits
Asked by A.W. from Seattle
on December 29, 2008
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Hi there-
My two year old has been a good eater since the beginning and I really have never worried about it. She eats very healthy and is of average weight and buil...
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- Hey- You haven't "gone wrong" at all. You've been letting your little one tell you when she's hungry and she's used to getting what she wants when she wants it. A...
- A., You are correct; the hopping up from the table and small snacks are extremely typical for this age. You didn't go wrong anywhere, chances are that you might hav...
- If you let them, they would snack all day as they wander around and play in the house or wherever. Make the table the place to eat when you are at home. If they are ...
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
14 Month Old Won't Eat ANY Solids!!!
Asked by R.L. from Port St. Lucie
on January 22, 2008
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My 14 month old son loves food, but only if it is stage 2 baby food or a bottle or yogurt. He will only eat things that have absolutely no texture and he can't even s...
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- try putting adult foods into a food processor, so that he gets nutrients. Mashed potatoes always work too, applesauce, pudding, etc. but try the processor idea, one of...
- I would forget stage 3 foods- it confuses them- especially if he has a hard time with texture- it confuses them to have smooth w/ lumps.. my niece also wouldn't eat...
- It's probably just a phase. Keep in mind God makes every child different. My son seemed to want to drink drink drink all day and I still have a hard time getting him t...
Baby to Real Food?
Asked by S. from St. Louis
on February 13, 2008
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My son is just over a year old (on the 23rd of Jan). He is eating very little real food. He has four teeth (two on top and two on bottom). I try to give him different ...
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- I'm no expert when I say this, but just trust yourself and know that you know your child. My son will have nothing to do with the baby food and is 10 mos old. Try ve...
- When my daughter was that age I bought those pasta pick-ups. I think gerber makes them. I would get them wet cut them up and sprinkle them with parm. cheese. She also...
- Stop the baby food and try putting the food staraight in the tray and he will like doing it himself. start with some softer food, mac and cheese they love to eat with...
My Son Will Not Eat
Asked by N.S. from Eau Claire
on February 28, 2008
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My son is 22 months and he is a great kid. My husband and I are having the hardest time getting him to eat. Lately he will not eat at supper and throw a fit if we try ...
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- let him be. Kids will eat when they are hungry. My daughter went through a phase like this right around that age too. I know its frustrating because you don't think...
- I have the same issues with my son. He'll go in spurts here and there where it's impossible to get him to eat, and at other times he'll eat anything in sight. He is ...
- The more you push or worry or nag the more he will refuse to eat. I have NEVER ever ever made my daughter eat or even make a fuss over it. If my daughter isn't hungry ...
Toodler Who Won't Eat
Asked by D. from Chicago
on May 16, 2006
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Anyone have any experiences with a 22 month old who won't eat anything besides corn? I am up for any suggestions!
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- I have been told that it is normal for toddlers to do this sort of thing...for the longest time my daughter only ate mac and cheese and hotdogs, and now she won't even...
- My daughter did the same thing. But all she would eat was oatmeal. According to advice from her doctor, this is completely normal. A toddler only has control over a...
- Hi D., Did you used to work at the Advocate Health Center in Lincoln Park in the float pool? I was the Specialty Nurse there for a while-I don't know if this is you ...
My 2 Year Old's Eating Habits
Asked by C.J. from Los Angeles
on July 7, 2008
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I have a 2 year old son that doesn't want to eat regular food at the sitter's house. She sits him down to eat and he gets mad and then throws up after taking bites. He...
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- If it were me, I would visit and watch unobserved at lunch time. That sounds so strange to me, since that kind of behavior is usually reserved for home, not sitters. A...
- Sounds like something is seriously wrong at the sitters house. Do you trust her completely and totally? Do you know her well? I would probably switch sitter for a whil...
- Stress or reflux would be my concern. Also find snacks that are healthy and full of vitamins or a vitamin enriched milk with some iron rich snack. Maybe hes do...
My 3 Yr Old Will Chew His Food for a Long Time Before Swallowing
Asked by V.M. from San Francisco
on January 17, 2008
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Sometimes my 3 yr old son will chew his food up to 5 minutes and won't swallow it until I repeatedly ask him to swallow. If I give him something sweet to drink such as...
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- I have worked with 3 year olds and thier parents for over 5 years, and worked closely with a nutritionist for the many eating issues that 3 year olds have. It is prba...
- Hi there Actually, I would let him continue to chew his food for as long as he wishes, by chewing our food more properly, I have read it can lessen allergic effects...
- Hi V., I have been working with individuals and groups for 30 years in health and nutrition, and I have 3 grandchildren. I don't think there is a problem with your...
