my son3 yrs old,normal weight, healthy,but refuses to eat anything apart fm rice.hedoesnt eat any junks,any fruits,nuts etc.hes very fussy,nomatter wat ever i try. i tried feeding him showing his favaroite TV prg,telling story,making the food more colorful n attractive,but nothing works.i left him to strave for a day,he drinks water or milk and just goes away without food.docs says hes healthy n active ? but when i see other kids of his age eat fruits,nuts,variety rice,i feel as if i made some mistake in his upbringing.anther prob is he refuses to mingle in a group.he talks very well at home and with all fmly members,but when at school, his teacher complains that he doesnt interact or slow to show reaction.hes ok one to one basis but he refuses to listen in a group.he doesnt talk to the boy who sits near him also.he attends a play school.hes noraml at home and with relatives,but he abs.refuses to listen or interact in a group. hes 3 yrs old and has good logical thinking.pls help!!
2006-09-07 06:17:12 · 14 answers · asked by radhika 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Both of my children was like that so one day I held the oldest one and made her try fruit and a few other thing. After it was in her mouth she realize that it was good and so when ever i have something new i make her try it. So hold you son down and force him to eat it.
2006-09-07 06:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica p 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I have exactly the same problem with my 3 yr old daughter. I can count the entire list of food she will eat on one hand. I think if he's growing and a healthy weight just keep trying to get him to eat new things and keep giving him the things he will eat. What else can you do?
If you think he's not getting enough vitamins try some of the children's vitamins that are almost like (but not) candy. We've had success with the Winnie the Pooh gummy vitamins. They're kind of like gummy worms but sugar free and full of the good stuff.
2006-09-07 13:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by Fire_God_69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is enjoying having control over others and he's only 3! Give him his food and walk away. If he doesn't eat it, take it away. Repeat at the next meal. By the end of the day, he will eat what you give him. Don't give into giving him only what he wants.
If he doesn't interact well with other children, that is just his pace. Maybe you could invite one child over for him to play with. Don't worry. He sounds like a typical 3 year old to me and I raised 2 children.
2006-09-07 13:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as the eating, give him some vitamins to make sure he is getting what he needs. Have you every seen a show on nick jr. about Charlie and Lola. They are siblings and Charlie convinces Lola to eat things she doesn't like by making them fun. Like mashed potatoes are clouds...who wouldn't want to eat a cloud? And peas are asteroids from outer space, aliens eat them. You could try that. And for the interacting maybe he is kinda shy. Try encouraging him to make friends. Tell him about all the fun things he can do with the kids at school. Does he like the teeter totter? Remind him that it takes two people to do this. Or tell him about when you have friends it's like having twice as many toys,who doesn't love toys?
2006-09-09 18:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by fin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just his personality. As long as he's healthy I wouldn't worry about what he eats. Some kids are just picky. As far as school goes, maybe he's just too young to enjoy being away from home. Is he a mommy boy when he is at home? I would try pulling him out and trying again next year.
2006-09-07 13:21:47 · answer #5 · answered by mommysrock 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most toddlers refuse to eat. I have a 4 and 5 year old girls and they are very picky. if he won't eat put it away and try again later. He wont starve himself. Promise. He will eat when he is Hungary. also he is probably shy, he will find his own click. Just give him time. There are quite kids in school, be glad he will be the one who gets in less trouble and does his school work. My girls teachers have to move them away from other kids to get them to shut up. give him time
2006-09-07 13:21:56 · answer #6 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't try to force him. The more you force the less he will want it. But maybe try giving him the option to make his own choice. Put a couple of different things on the table (not rice) lol and ask him which one he would like to try. Maybe he will like the thought of being in charge of what he gets to pick.
2006-09-07 14:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by jam_psb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh MY!! I have been there! All mine wanted was peanut butter and jelly sandwichs, french fries and pop tarts! I freaked out! I thought for sure he would die of poor nutrition! It is not like you can hold him down and shove it down his throat. Though at times I wanted too! I asked my peditrician and he asked me if my son liked chocolate milk, of course he did. So, the doctor recommended two chocolate ensures, everyday, one with breakfeast and one with dinner. Worked like a charm! He is healthy, smart and now 12 years of age and eating everything!
I do not envy you! This to shall pass!
Good Luck
2006-09-07 13:27:08 · answer #8 · answered by escapingmars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just give him space...don't talk about food he should / should not eat....don't force feed....does not work for everybody....make him do some physical activity...like take him to a nearby pool, make him run in a park, cycle, etc....once he is back home from his activity ...place a food item he likes to drink in front of him and something like nuts(which you want him to eat) in front of him.. Try it, be patient it might work...
All the best.
2006-09-07 23:24:19 · answer #9 · answered by NERD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a personality trait. I have seen kids of such sort in my son's school. You know one thing, such children are highly intelligent (even his master's may also not know). If u need any clarifications, pls. write back to me.
2006-09-11 03:04:13 · answer #10 · answered by shyamala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋