As it says my son is 20 months old and will only eat tins of food for a 7 month old. He will only drink milk NOTHING else. The only other foods he will eat are sandwiches with meat or cheese on them. I'm sure that its not a dislike of textures but more a flavour thing because he will eat spag bol in the 7 month tin but won't eat spag bol that I make.
He won't even eat chocolate or crisps, how unusual is that? Though I'm not complaining about that! I have asked my health visitor and she said to basically starve him and let him go thirsty so then he will have to eat and drink but that I think is just plain cruel. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
2006-08-19 01:29:16 · 11 answers · asked by ariose24 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
KEEP ON OFFERING HIM NEW FOODS, HE IS JUST BEING A TODDLER.
2006-08-19 03:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by 1smartmama 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about it - every child is different and they develop preferences throughout their life. This may be a method of control for him - he's trying to assert that there's a few things he can take charge of.
Maybe you could try "rewarding" him when he takes a bite. Make a game out of giving him a bite of something new, and when he gets it in his mouth, make a BIG deal out of it. Do a little dance, make funny faces, say, "Hooray! What a BIG boy! Good job!" Make him smile. Make him associate new food with Mommy being really happy.
I'm having similar problems with my daughter and a sippy cup (she's almost 17 months old). She's great with food, but not cups. I'm also trying to work on her communication by teaching her baby sign - she gets very upset when I try to get her to do the sign for "more," even though I know she knows it. She wants to hold on to the old "whine and she'll feed me" way of doing things.
Good luck, and remember, this too shall pass. You won't have a 15 year old eating baby food, so this isn't permanent! If you're worried about nutrition, put baby vites in his milk. Also remember, too much milk is not good for a child. At that age, he shouldn't be having more than 24 ounces total per day. How about making chocolate milk to introduce him to something different? Then strawberry milk - then maybe start mixing a little fruit juice with the milk and slowly step it up until it's nothing but fruit juice? My oldest would never drink milk after I moved her off formula - so I started with chocolate milk and stepped it down gradually until she was drinking plain milk.
Good luck!
2006-08-19 02:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let your baby starve! It's a new phase most toddlers go through. Soon enough he'll start opening up to new foods & drinks. Wait until he only wants to wear a certain piece of clothing for days on end. All children are different, just be patient with him. Good luck.
2006-08-19 01:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Tortured Soul 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just being a normal toddler.. give pediasure or a reliable vitamin.
Don't starve the child for being itself. Aren't we all individuals with are own taste and dislikes. Offer good healthy food choices.and don't get discouraged. You might say take a bite of this and try it then you can eat your favorite. odds are the child will out grow this. Be firm but consistant.
2006-08-19 03:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by Grandmas angels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may seem cruel, but it will work. Maybe just try getting him off the tin slowly. One meal at a time to get him used to something different. It'll be tough the first few days, but the end result will be worth it.
2006-08-22 15:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by bewildered 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my question to you is how did he get back on 7 month old food again??? And he will eat other things like lunch meat? it's a control thing....he knows you wont let him starve but you need to stand firm. Put his food in whatever dish and give it to him... how does he know where it came from?? are you telling him it's not baby food?? Have the backbone to not let him manipulate you and trust me he is learning how to manipulate you right now.... if you don't get a handle on it .. it will only get worse !!!
2006-08-20 11:41:25 · answer #6 · answered by kerry m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off stop buy food designed for a 7 month old. if you dont buy it he wont see it and want it. if you have a 7month old. put the food out of sight.put what you want him to eat out in front of him. when he gets hungry he will eat it. your baby wont starve himself. your child doesnt need chocolate stop giving it to him.if your child wont eat the food put it in the fridge when he asks for fod get the same plate out and warm it up a little. he will eventually get the idea. you have to take control back from him . mostly stop buying him baby food you are encouraging this behavior
2006-08-19 03:17:49 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be patient with him. present him with many options of food to chose from and see what he likes and what he doesn't. don't just keep trying the same foods over and over. and definetely don't starve him! while doing that, be sure he is getting enough nutrients with those drink supplements like PediaSure.
2006-08-19 01:46:51 · answer #8 · answered by beckyt_82 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offer him the option of trying new foods and keep feeding him what he likes. Do what you do. Eventually, he'll pick up more interests.
2006-08-19 01:38:13 · answer #9 · answered by auld mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my daughter, was that age my hubby still insisted on feedind her babyfood one meal a day to ensure she got enough vitamins quite frankly.you`ve got enough to worry about.when they go to school they`ll eat what`s given to them one of my family members caught me buying baby food-my relatives were shocked-she 8 now, she is not overweight & is good health-do what you feel is best-i learned to not listen to other people.to do what i felt was right. oh,she`s normal now.
2006-08-19 01:53:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the new baby food in and dump the old food out
2006-08-22 09:41:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋