I have a 15 month old daughter. Need suggestions on getting her to eat. She is difficult! We are vegetarians.?

Question

Extremely fussy - though she likes fruits (strawberries, bananas etc.). She is underweight for her age.

Answer 1

Don't listen to those meat eating kooks who tell you that you're a bad parent for giving you child a humane diet. they're the same people who sue McDonald's for making them fat from eating big macs.
to get a little more nutrition into her, try putting spinach and soy (soy milk, or silken tofu) in a fruit smoothie with bananas, strawberries, and some orange or apple juice. you can also add broccoli florets, and she won't even taste any of it (unless you go crazy with the tofu). it's a great source of vitamins and protein, I drink them all the time before I work out. if you use frozen berries, it's kind of like a sorbet, and the banana adds a good texture too; more juice and it's more like a drink to enjoy with some cereal or pancakes.
my advice - be sneaky and remember, she may just need to be exposed to foods (see them, smell them, see you eat them, etc.) for a longer period of time before she tries them herself.

Answer 2

She's fussy because she's not getting everything she needs for nutrition for her age. She underweight because she's not getting all of the vitamins and food she needs. What is wrong with you?
Do you not understand basic food groups and that as a baby she needs all of this. Don't put your vegetarian diet on to that baby, she didn't decide to live that way, you did. That is so selfish. You are starving that child to be able to live your way of life. Try feeding her like you are supposed to.

Answer 3

Did you grow up a vegetarian, or did you make that choice later on in life? My bet is you got to make that choice for yourself, and perhaps your daughter would also like to make that choice for herself. Try letting her eat meat, and see if that is something she likes. It's a fact that the more militant and insistent a parent is about food, the pickier a child will be. Forcing your diet on her may develop food aversions, or eating disorders later on. Ask her pediatrician for advice, as well. Underweight is not good.

Answer 4

Ok this is a very delicate situation
Let her eat but if she pushs food away MAKE SURE YOU DONT FORCE HER TO EAT MORE. That will cause a lifetime of weight problems. I promise you. The human body is designed to be hungray for what it needs not what is wanted. Babies and kids are unaware of that. It's just a natural thing. Try sauteed mushrooms and nicely textured foods. Take it from me. My aunt was in the exact shoes.

Answer 5

hmmm i say this and it is just my opinion but a child needs to eat more of a balanced diet and being that i am not a vegetarian, i think she needs some meat in her diet
is your doctor concerned as much about her as you are? i wonder since she is underweight if he/she might not suggest the same thing
mind you again, i am not for eating that way, just my thoughts
good luck

Answer 6

Sometimes you can mix something that you know she loves with something new. Your pediatrician may have more suggestions if you haven't already asked them.

Also, I dont know if you heard of the show "Surviving Motherhood" on TLC but there was a parent on there that was having the same problem as you and they had a professional give some advise, however i don't remember it but it might be on the wedsite for the show on TLC.com

Answer 7

Your problem is very much common like the other kids of today. Feed your daughter whenever she is indulged in any activity or game of her interest. Dont force her and never throw tantrums. Meanwhile try homeopathic medicine which is safe and sweet too

Answer 8

I think it should be your childs choice if she is a vegetarian. Try a different diet for her and include meats. Maybe she needs more than what you are giving her. Everyone is different, including your daughter, so give it a shot. Brandi =)

Answer 9

the truly issues modern-day in meat are protein and iron. Protien might want to nicely be supplemented through eating soy products, quorn, eggs, cheese and nuts. Iron is modern-day in leafy vegetables jointly with brocoli and spinach. maximum women of reproductive age are iron poor using their classes and a low iron food routine can exacerbate anaemia. she will take iron supplements that can assist with this.

Answer 10

I JUST googled "vegetarians and babies" and found tons of great sites! Go to them and they'll be able to help you.

www.vegetarianbaby.com
vegsoc.org/info/infant.html
veg.ca/newsletr/mayjun95/baby.html