help my 14month old son.......?

Question

I have a 14mo old son who will not eat food. I've tryed all types of baby food and table foods. Everytime i put something in his mouth he gags. If he happens to swollow it he sticks his fingers in his mouth and throws it up. The weird thing is that he will eat ice cream, popsicles and any other sweet candy or treat. When i offer him something from my plate he will smell it first to see if its sweet. I took him to the doctor and the doctor said he was health. But i dont think this is normal. How can i get him to eat something - anything. Now he is drinking pediasure to help maintane a healthy balance. Can any one help me with this problem????


He will eat fruit - but no veggies
thanks
1st time MOM

Answer 1

Hi 1st time mom,
I am the mother of a three year old. I would be happy to share some of my experiences. Well, on the subject of the only eating sweets... thats because you will give it to him. He, in a sense, has trained you to give in to him. ( They are notorious for that!) You just have to keep pushing about eating the proper foods. My daughter was the same exact way. When I would give her food that I made for dinner (or any other meal) for my husband and I, she would pitch a fit. And finally, I would give in and give her mac and cheese, or PB&J, ect. Your son knows that you will give in if he makes a big enough scene. And he plays off that. If he will not eat what you have prepared for the rest of the family, tell him that that is fine, and that he will not get anything else to eat. Explain to him why. Let him cry, let him whine. Just leave the plate in front of him. DON'T give in! Try this for several days if you have to. I'm telling you, if you keep being persistant, it will pay off. And a great tip for getting him to eat veggies... make a batch of muffins, chop up some carrots, or any other veggie, and mix it in the batter. Not a whole bunch, but enough so that he gets a serving from 1 or 2. I'm tellin ya, works every time. And he'll never know!! I hope this helps. Write back to let me know how it goes.
GOOD LUCK,

Answer 2

That could be medically related I don't know. I do know that 14 month olds don't need sugar. Keep it away from him at all costs, maybe only on very special occasions. Oh, he'll probably scream and cry, but stand your ground for his sake. Check out some books or websites on how to make fun nutritious meals to eat and let him help. Kids love to make things and measure and dump and stir! When he gets hungry enough, he'll eat what you make him. Remember, good eating habits are learned. I've never eating healthier than when I became a mom and the five years since then! The childhood obesity rate it at an all time high so help your child make good decisions when it comes to what to eat. Best of luck sister, being a mom is simultaneously the hardest and most reward thing you'll ever do.

Answer 3

It's hard to tell exactly, there are many different things that could cause this, but here are some suggestions. Some kiddos are hypersensitive. They may be really picky eaters because they are extra sensitive to strong flavors. Could try some really bland foods. Some are hyposensitive, and need a really stong flavor to give them the satisfaction they need. You could try sprinkling their food with different spices such as cinnamon for an extra kick. Does he seem extra or hypo sensitive to other things, such as clothes or loud noises?

Some children with severe acid reflux can develop an aversion to eating because it's painful.

These are just some suggestions.

I would get back in touch with your doctor, and don't let him dismiss you. You could ask for a referral to a pediatric speech patholgist who specializes in child feeding and swallowing disorders. You could try to find one through asha.org.They could evaluate and develop a treatment plan. Good Luck!

Answer 4

I'm 58 and I remember when I was young around 8 my mom & dad use to make me sit at the table until I ate the veggies, then they give up and send me to my room for the night. This went on for a while then they just quit trying to make me eat something I didn't like. Of all the veggies I only like peas, thats it. And I'm in better health then most people I know. If he doesn't like it, don't force him. Think of it this way, think of a food you don't like and will not eat, it's the same with him.

Answer 5

He won't eat because you are letting him get away with it. Don't give him anything sweet including fruit. Don't give him pediasure either. Give him the veggies and other good food he is rejecting. If he refuses it , take it away and give him nothing. Next meal the same thing. He will not starve, trust me. When he is hungry enough he will eat. Even food he doesn't like. Just don't give in, and no in between meal snacks unless they are the foods he is refusing.

Answer 6

the kid is training you to give him what he wants. right now he is controling what you feed him. if you let this continue it will only get worse and you will end up with a little child who is in charge.
DO NOT LET THIS GO ANY FARTHER! The more you let him get away with, the more control he will have.You are not his frie
nd, you are his mother (PARENT) also spelled DICTATOR. You must take charge and assert your authority. What he is doing is not weird, its manipulation. He knows that you will give him he wants if he wont eat anything else. Next time, fix his plate and put it in front of him and tell him he will eat what you give him or he can go hungry. Be prepared for a temper tantrum. but do not give in. Do not bribe. beg .sweettalk or make threats. let him know you are the boss and you expect him to obey. Be strong and do not give in.Go about doing what you need to do while ignoring him. It wont be long until he learns who is in charge. Also, DO NOT make threats or give ultimatums unless you are fully prepared to follow thru with them.

Answer 7

ITS A PHASE!!

For the longest time my little sister would only eat Macdonald's french fries. Not just french fries only the ones from macdonald's. Keep in mind that he will eat if he is hungry. Try to find sweet foods that offer good nutrients. Either way he will eventually eat anything when hes hungry enough :) its human nature

Answer 8

I would say stop feeding or trying to feed him canned or jarred baby food. Buy a little hand grinder and grind up what ever you have for supper. if he likes apples grind up apples and grind up carrots, put a little of both on the spoon and try that first. Also if you mashe potatoes and put other mashed food with them on the spoon a child will usally eat it. However jarred and canned food is awful....my daughter had the same problem and mashed her food from whatever I was eating and things worked out great. Good luck to you and I hope he starts eating for you. :)

Answer 9

i'm sorry to say that i don't know if I can help you, i know that a child eats sweet things because everyone or almost everyone is born with a sweet tooth, i'd find the article if i could.

If there is some way you could make his food sweet, like adding natural fruit juice to it or something, that may help. you may want to consult a doctor for a proper diet.

Answer 10

dont make him eat veggies who like veggies??? jk... you should tell him that if he wont eat the good food he is not goin to get any treats.