my son is 14 months old and he has some things he started to do.... he wont take his timely naps anymore(routine) and he doesnt eat his food(he swaps the spoon away) and he doesnt say alot of words. CAN ANYONE WITH EXPERIENCE AND SERIOUS ANSWERS RESPOND???
2006-09-12 02:38:12 · 12 answers · asked by Ruth 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I have four children and at 14 months they are devoloping personality big time and testing boundries. The nap situation only you can change he is testing your boundries to see if he calls the shots. Provided his routine is important to you pick your battles.
Put him in his bed and let him have at it for your established nap time show him that mommy will come get him after his nap time and not a minute before. As far as the eating don't stress they eat when they are hungry. The exception to this rule is if he is losing weight, throwing up when he eats, or lethargic. I hope I helped a little good luck and remember they don't call them terrible two's for nothing.
2006-09-12 02:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by Katlynn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hahaha it sounds like you just described my 15 mo old son! This started a month ago and he eats like a pig occassionally so I'm not worrying but the naps are getting more out of wack and he's getting a little bit of attitude. If you find the miracle cure let me know, but I'm afraid it's just normal terrible two practice. Just be sure to offer a variety of food and attempt a nap when he's tired not because the clock says he should be. Good luck it will even out again eventually
2006-09-12 09:51:18 · answer #2 · answered by emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As he grows he will need only one nap a day. Make the nap a bit later and dont give him any sugary snacks beforehand. As for food thats normal kids get very fussy maybe give him a smaller dinner and more healthy snacks during the day, make his food look fun by cutting itinto funny shapes and dont put too much on the plate you can always add more later.
As for his vocab dont worry about this either we are just beginning to make sense of our 3 yr old.
As long as he is of a good weight,sleeps well at night and doesnt get sick too often he'll be fine. Goodluck.
2006-09-12 09:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly its a phase, It will pass eventually just be patient. Naps are important, at this age. But just like the doctor told me when my daughter was at this age she will sleep when she is ready for a nap. You might have to change your routine a little. As far as food goes, little ones will eat when they are hungry my daughter went almost 2 weeks of eating nothing well just a few bite here and than the doctor told me as well that they will eat when they are hungry. Hoep this helps and good luck, just remember patient is a must with little ones at this age.
2006-09-12 09:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by tammy3873 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a mother of 9 and each child is diff but i can tell you that for your child not going down for a nap at the same time as he use too is very normal it will change as he gets older my 9 month old and 2 year old nap at diff times it all depends on there activity. as far as eating he will eat when he is hungry don't force him if he is not wanting to eat my doc told me that ..and as for the talking my son did not say a lot at 14 month but now he just repeats every thing just give him time i repeated every thing over and over and then he just started saying it too
2006-09-12 10:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by Dee H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I would have to say that all kids go threw the not eating time....check his teeth, maybe he is transitioning, try to give him the food you eat instead of baby solid food. Remember kids are interested in what we have and what we are doing....As for the nap thing. I mean every parent is different. I never forced my daughter to go to sleep at a specific time. She wakes up early and her nap is usally between 12 and 2, and she sleeps about 2 hours.... So this is totally normal behaviour....Try to change his foods. He is probably not interested in what you are giving him.... My daughters favorites are vienna sausages, and i like them b/c theya re soft to chew....and she loves MIXED vegtebales........try colorfull things you never know you might have a good eater on your hands..
2006-09-12 09:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by haymiklop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he previously been taking more than one nap per day? Maybe it's time to phase out one of his naps. (So if he took 2 naps daily, maybe he only needs one now?)
Maybe he wants to feed himself now instead of you spoon feeding him? Give him finger foods to eat. Give him a plastic bowl and spoon and let him try to do it.
2006-09-12 09:46:18 · answer #7 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it. kids behavior changes all the time. Mine went through a "not eating well" period. Also I have (2) 2 yr old boys and one doesn't talk much either. All kids learn at their own pace. If your still concerned call your Dr and talk to him. But personally I think he's fine.
2006-09-12 09:42:42 · answer #8 · answered by snoopysuez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, he's asserting his independence. Just try to maintain as much of your routine as possible, and be firm, but still loving with him. This is just the beginning - it's called "Terrible Two's" for a reason! If you're concerned he's not getting enough nutrients, talk to your Ped about it, and see if he/she recommends a multi-vitamin supplement. And don't stress! It'll be okay!
2006-09-12 09:46:18 · answer #9 · answered by Randi L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter does the same thing... her pediatrician said that she is not wanting to eat as much because she has stopped growing for a while...and she was preobally going through her terrible 2's early
2006-09-12 09:50:15 · answer #10 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋