2006-06-07 19:20:57 · 5 answers · asked by KIMBERLY S 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
kids most certainly start early when it comes to harrasing the parent! i say that they run the household - which is the extreme truth.
firstly, take a deep breath. if there is nothing wrong with her or the food, dont push her to eat - you will only turn her off food. just let it go. if she is hungry, she will eat. while we are always told to make sure they eat, there is nothing wrong with skipping a meal on the odd occasion. my son is a preemie, and preemies are known for their aversion to food. he, at the age of 1 year, went on a 3 month hunger strike, which almost killed me! my doctor told me that as long as he was getting proteins and fluids, he would be fine - and he is! she will let you know when she is hungry, but dont give her junk, drinks or snacks.
secondly, make sure that there is nothing wrong with her. does she have an upset stomach? does she have an earache? is she tired or thirsty?
thridly, make sure that there is nothing wrong with the food. is it something you have never gien her before? is it too hot or too cold? is it rotten or does it smell bad - kids are very sensitive to this...
most of all, good luck! kids can make even the calmest mom want to climb the walls....
2006-06-07 19:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by Leah S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 7 months old, she should be getting the *vast* majority of her calories from breastfeeding. If she won't eat, then just nurse her more to make up for it. It's not a problem at all!
2006-06-08 03:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes fine my niece is 18 months old and weight 18 lbs and she eats like a bird litterlly try giving her snacks threw out the day we buy fruit snacks and nibsco crackers wheat and cheese, also u might want to get acouple of pedisure but first and foremost talk to ur dr about it
2006-06-08 07:21:04 · answer #3 · answered by xplaygirlx206 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have 2 make her.they have to know they need to eat whatever is 4 dinner,just like everyone else.u need 2 start this early or it will just get harder.good luck.
2006-06-08 02:31:32 · answer #4 · answered by georgemi74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is just not used to it yet... let her watch you eating ... and feed her at the same time
2006-06-08 06:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by Sheila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋