my 2 and half year old son will not eat meat at all and hes very picky what should i do to get him to eat?

Answer 1

Do nothing. If a child gets hungry enough he will eat. He is human just like you and I and I am sure there are things that you do not like. Just because he does not like carrots today, does not mean he won't like them tomorrow. I use to concentrate on what my daughter did like and make sure she had lots of that to eat. IE: she likes green beans cold out of the can so I would put some in a dish and she would carry it around and eat them. Hey, as long as she eat them. Do not worry too much as he is just little and his likes and dislikes have just started. Do you have him on a good multi vitamin? And if you think he is ready not getting enough in his system then get him to your doctor as there is all kinds of help out there. The best help " a grandmother from the old school", at least that is my opinion and I am sticking to it. Don't worry Dear he will be OK and before you know it he will be eating you out of house and home. Believe I know !!!!!!!

Answer 2

I agree wholeheartedly with the first answer, but wanted to add that you need to offer him a wide variety of wholesome foods, many times a day. Most children--even the very picky ones--will choose a balanced diet over the course of a week or so.

Please use whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies and (unless he's chubby) whole milk, cheese and eggs whenever possible. Because he eats only a few things, they must pack a lot of nutrition.

But helping him to be less picky is totally dependent on you not over-reacting. Offer him the things he doesn't like, too, and simply clear them away if he doesn't eat them.

Believe it or not, there will come a time when you wish you could get him to STOP eating! (Teen boys eat SO much!)

Answer 3

Just ignore the "pickiness" and feed him what everyone else is having. His behavior gets him attention as well as exactly what he wants. Seriously, do you have time to be worrying about exactly what your 2 1/2 yo kid wants for dinner? You're probably already working your butt off! He'll eat if he's hungry. Just don't expect him to eat quiche or something.

Answer 4

my son refused to eat meat until he was four; he is now 15 and loves meat; just be patient > p.butter is a good source of protein try giving him a vitamin with iron in it

Answer 5

My 4 yr old is the same way. I talked to the doctor recently about it. Just provide lots of other options. Fruits and vegetables. She gets lots of protein from other things. I also give her smoothies to drink with a tiny amount of protein powder that you can get at a GNC or other vitamin store.

Answer 6

Maybe he's a natural vegetarian! You shouldn't force him to eat meat because it's not like being vegetarian will kill you. Just make sure he's getting all the necessary protein. Try one of those kids drinks that are supposed to balance out kids' diets when they don't eat their food.

Answer 7

My son lived on chicken nuggets & pizza & is 12, has a very high IQ, & is & has been in the 95th percentile, or higher most of his life.
He is now 12 & *starting* to eat other foods, because i won't let him have chicken nuggets in the house. He can have them once in a while. He never ate red meat, aside what was in the jar foods, & he did & is doing well.
I think it is a phase & that they eventually grow out of it!

Answer 8

My nephew was the same way and he grew out of it. He is now 16 or 17 and eats everything under the sun. I wouldn't worry about it.

Answer 9

Try not to bribe or force your child to eat. Threats or punishments aren't good ideas either. If your child doesn't want to eat, accept his or her refusal. Even though you may be concerned, don't show your child that you are upset by this refusal to eat. If your child is seeking attention, your disapproval fills that need, and he or she may try to gain your attention in the same way another time.

Answer 10

I believe it is just a phase at that age. I have 4 kids and they all went through that. I was told by a Dr. that as long as they have plenty of fluids and to let them pick when they are ready. I think he'll outgrow it.