Just remember who is the parent and who is the child
2006-10-29 01:35:48
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answer #1
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answered by Anarchy99 7
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Okay - you know it's your fault that is not the problem. Ignore the nasty comments above.
Noodles are good, start by giving noodles with vegetables and bits of chicken nugget mixed in, just don't have crisps, chocolate or any other rubbish in the cupboards. Over time you can replace the nuggets with real chicken but you must eat the same food., Family meals with everyone eating the same food will encourage him to eat. Introduce homemade soups and salads as time goes on. Children of 3 won't starve thermselves to death but if you let the situation continue as children get older they can become anorexic when they are trying to establish their own power base and may push the boundaries further. (I'm not talking about teenagers here nor Anorexia Nervosa so don't get worried).
For dessert serve an apple or a yoghurt.
Basic noodles are 8p at S++++bury's and similar prices elsewhere. Basic apples are under a £ a bag. Basic yoghurts are 8p at T++co's.
The answer is cheap and nutritious food. Eat with him and don't let other people give him junk food either. If you go to M++cyD's for a treat then go for the fruit bag instead of chips.
There a plenty of good books available with toddler recipies - maybe worth a try.
2006-10-28 23:26:33
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answered by Anonymous
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i'm afraid i'm with fred_bear on this one (first answer)... this problem is your fault... now you have to bare pain of getting him to change his diet.
basically a total ban on the above mentioned and anything else that is not healthy and if he doesn't eat fine... he goes hungry.
YOU have to stick with it!!! believe me he will accept the new regime, because hunger will drive him to it. just don't pressure him or give him ANY attention when he refuses, just shrug your shoulders and walk away... he has to be in control the the decision. Also you must let him see everyone else in the family eating normal food... best thing is to give him meal time at the same time as everyone else so that he can see and want to be a part of it.
also remember, some people do have more sensitive tastes buds... so try bland food to start and then slowly introduce more interesting stuff once you know he is on the right track.
there was a question many weeks ago by a woman who didn't sort out the problem and now her child is 11 yrs old and only eats chips. suffice to say not only is it now a massive problem at this age, but the child has wieght problems to boot. every where she turned for help professionally say there is actually nothing wrong with him aka. it is her problem to sort out. she was desperate when she posted her question... don't get into the same position... clearly not recommended.
good luck!!!
2006-10-29 03:21:52
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answered by sofiarose 4
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Hiya, id just like 2 say i cant believe what some ppl have said 2 u, I had the same problem with my twins at that age, its easy for others 2 jump in and say ur the one feeding him that rubbish, but if thats all he will eat rather then starving him u do give in when there having a paddy, better that then someone grass u 2 the state for neglect, hold on in there hun just try adding a few new things 2 his diet, try making it fun let him choose things when ur out shopping, make a food chart add all the things u want him 2 try , then when he does try it make a fuss and add a big star next 2 it , I dont know if this will help, but keep ur chin up xxx
2006-10-29 05:02:00
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answered by sweetpea100976 1
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I watched super nanny the other week about the child with the food phobia who would be sick when he ate. He would only each eat what he wanted when he wanted. Meal times were a nightmare and his mum was trying to force feed him which was making matters worse. Super nanny suggested giving the child a choice at meal times. She took 2 paper plates and wrote on 2 different meals. Each meal had a protein (meat) vegetable, carbohydrate (potato either mashed, jacket or occasionally chips) and a fruit for dessert. The child had a choice in what plate they wanted and all he had to do was eat one mouthful of each in order to get a sticker. If at the end of the week if he had all his stickers he would get a small treat. It took time for him to eat everything but by the end he would eat any food put in front of him. Even if he didn't like the look of it he would give it a try. You should also try getting your little one involved in the preparation of the food. Even if its just passing things to you to be helpful. Make a big deal about what you are cooking and make everything sound fun and yummy! Keep trying him with this technique and if you don't back down he will soon learn that this is how meal times are going to be. Good Luck!
2006-10-29 01:41:25
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answered by Lovewilltearusapart 5
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You've had a role in all this - what you fed the child allowed him to be picky and what they eat at the moment is was led by what you fed them until now.
you still have the ability to change it. that said, all the attacks on you aren't overly helpful. you know you made a mistake, and saying that you're a bad parent doesn't answer your question at all. You've come on here to try to rectify your mistake- here's my tuppence worth.
You have to change the diet - and quickly. Have a mealtime with parents and children, make whatever your son is eating fingery food. - veg - carrots, celery, peas etc. fruit - apples, orange, banana, cubed pears, chunks of cheese etc- slices of bread/toast etc. Eat yourself - and his father/mother - any siblings can help as well. Don't make a big deal about it - the most important thing is not making a big deal of it. You model good eating and talk about enjoying it - don't hassle your kid into eating - if you do it gives them the opportunity scream. The food is there. the problem is you can't rationalise with the kids too much - you can offer a selection of foods to them before eating (ALL OF THEM HEALTHY!!!) and let them choose what they want - then they have some ownership of the choice. if they refuse to choose then you decide.
The most important thing? Cut out all the crap in the house. You can't eat pringles, chips, etc in front of your child at all. your son never eats these foods at all.... if you keep the pringles in your kid's diet at all then all the abuse is well placed.
good luck - stay strong.
2006-10-28 23:44:25
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answered by colmfiveten 2
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You people should be ashamed of yourselfs! She is asking for some helpful advice not ridcule from a bunch of people that probly live of subway and think its healthy. Ok now to the answer at your son's age he is probly a little much to control terrible 2-3 's and you want to apeise him. however you do need to change his diet change slowly to healthier foods a sudden change will go badly and probly wont work so take it slow and change out bad foods for good foods at his age you might be able to change all the way to healthy foods but who knows. let him have 1-2 snacks a day. and if he only will eat the junk food well the smaller portion size wont make him fat. It is really a matter of wil. Put your foot down on what ever decision you make and dont back off.
Hope this help :)
2006-10-28 23:38:32
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answered by Bleed the Freak 5
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stop buying them then , he won`t starve , if he`s hungry he`ll have to make do with what is available to him ... if he likes nuggets he must like chicken so that is good (not the nuggets the chicken) . Its all about introducing different foods to him gradually , u could make a home made pizza with lots of veg and cheese as a topping , i think the noodles are ok , the only problem here is the chips and chocolate ...
Good luck ... i have a very fussy 10 yr old and its all about compromise ..
2006-10-28 23:24:15
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answered by Anonymous
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You have to be strict! He has to eat healthy food to grow and you need to lead by example. He needs fruit and veg but it doesn't have to be boring. Get a good book. Try Jamie Oliver for salads he is very good for making them tasty and fun to make. If you have any Greek friends then they will know some good salads too. They always do. He can have chips but give him a mixture of chips 1 day and something good the next. Give him fruit with some ice cream but the most important thing is that YOU are the parent and YOU are the boss. The child eats what its given. A three year old doesn't know that's good for it, you do. Out of love for your child you need to be strict. Another little point, If you don't buy junk, he can't have it.
2006-10-28 23:15:10
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answered by NDK 2
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Well, you could try to improve his diet by making your own nuggets. I do, it's very easy. Cut up a piece of chicken, roll it in crumbs and bake it. You cold make your own oven chips - try and disguise it. Noodles are okay - can you hide things in them, like vegetables? I would definitely not buy Pringles and chocolate! Or if you have to, bribe him with a small square - eat your vegetables and you can have a piece!
I think this is what happens when you start bad habits.
Does he eat any fruit? Or yogurts?
Bribery is always good, combined with a bit of old fashioned discipline. If you don't make the bad food available, he can't eat it. He won't starve. Just don't buy it! Offer him fruit - he might like the taste.
2006-10-28 23:13:04
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answered by True Blue Brit 7
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This is a BAD diet for a 2 year old.
YOU are feeding him the wrong foods.
When you go shopping - don't buy junk food.
Instead of chips - buy potatos and make cheesy mash.
Instead of chicken nuggest - buy fresh organic chicken, roast it or stew it and cut into little chunks.
Instead of dried noodles - buy fresh noodles and add fresh vegetables when cooking
Instead of chocolates - slice up apples and pears for desert.
Your little boy might object first of all - but stick with it. For every unhealthy food there is a nice healthy - and tasty - alterntative.
Persevere and this time next year he'll be asking to munch on nice raw carrots with any luck! Far better for teeth and tummy.
2006-10-29 06:39:55
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answered by Nicola L 3
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