I dont know how my daughter survives on what she eats. Each meal she takes a few bites of each food and then she is done, she still drinks her milk and juice so I know she is hydrated. She use to be a pretty good eater, but now even her old favorites arent working. She has four teeth coming in now and has a bit of a runny nose (colds are going around due to weather changes). I try to feed her healthy foods (lots of veggies, fruit, cheese, and beans). I have heard about this age being picky and not too interesed in food. Any one gone through or going through this now? Any ideas on how to handle this? I'm a first time mom so this is all new to me. THanks so much.
2006-11-20 03:16:09 · 13 answers · asked by brandy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
yes, i have a 17 m/o also and he used to be into food. i mean he loved food. now he is to active to even eat. dont worry she is getting enough to eat. they know how much they want to eat and when there full. and for the cold and running nose if she is getting teeth that will do it. if you are still worried take her in. but i have had the same problem twicw i have 2 kids. i know with my first all i wanted was the best and i was always worried about my kid. and yes the food thing was also the concern, till the doc told me that they eat enough to get them full and they off. their stomach are so tiny. as long as she is eating enough and eating through out the day and looks great she is fine. and at least she is drinking her milk. hope this help alittle.
2006-11-20 03:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I submitted a question similar to this 9 months ago and my fiance did too recently. This seems to happen in relationships from time to time. Try to communicate with him more. Sometimes it just turns into an argument but tell him how you feel. My fiance and I talked the other night about our sexless relationship and we decided to have a date night without the kids (we have 4) once a month. Then we will try to leave town for a weekend every 3 to 4 months. This will give some alone time where we can actually be sexy and romantic with each other. Trust me after having a few babies you may never be the same size that you were before the first pregnancy but you can work it out. Try spontaneous things that can make him laugh but also keep him interested. Good luck. You guys can work it out.!!!!
2016-05-21 22:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toddlers don't grow as rapidly as infants, so what appears to be a lack of interest in food may just be less need for calories. Toddlers can get pickier at this point too. As long as she is gaining weight steadily and your pediatrician isn't concerned, you can relax.
It sounds like she eats a good variety of foods, just not a whole lot, so you did a good job introducing a variety of healthy foods to her. Keep it up, offer her whatever you're having for dinner and she'll be fine.
If you're still concerned, these little things work with my son. Let her help you pick out the food in the grocery store and even help "cook" (wash veggies, etc.) to help her get more interested. Give her choices "should we have corn or peas?". Let her serve herself.
2006-11-20 03:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by eli_star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest trying foods she can eat while she is playing, and of course, watch her like a hawk to make sure she doesn't choke. Or let her bring a few toys to the table, so she can play while she eats. This might keep her interested longer. She may not be eating because it hurts her teeth too bad. Try softer foods or biter biscuits that might make her feel better. But unless she starts losing weights, she should be fine. All kids go through phases like this. It's nerve racking for the parents, but they kids end up being fine! I hope something works for you!
2006-11-20 03:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by weezerundy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also a first time mom, but my son is now 3 1/2 and he is STILL going through these stages. It might last a few months or a few weeks. Don't worry though. She is getting all that she requires right now. Just remember that you need to limit the amout of "junk" that she receives. I never gave my son juice....I would do a 50/50 mix (50 juice and 50 water) and he's NEVER had soda.
I digress....just keep as you're going and her appetite will resume.
2006-11-21 02:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by Boo Boo Head 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VERY common problem. I would ask: Is her weight in the normal range for her age? If so, she is ok. There is just so much about the world to discover at this age, food isn't a priority for her.
Maybe finger foods would be good like cheese cubes or cheese strips, french fries (I know I will be chastised for that!), pieces of apple or banana something she can eat and play at the same time.
2006-11-20 03:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my first one, I worried all the time about this. Her pediatrician said something to me that really helped. Your child is too young to starve him/herself to manipulate you or to prove a point. There would be no reason for them to not eat unless they're just not hungry. Teething and colds would make them have a lesser appetite indeed. If you had a toothache or were sick, would you really care to eat alot? Try a warm bath with johnsons vapor bath for any congestion. Fruit is a great choice since it has a high water content too. Make sure to keep her hydrated and if you notice she really likes something right now, maybe grapes or peaches... give her as much as she wants until her appetite returns to "normal" for a toddler. Hope this helps a little... Good luck!
2006-11-20 03:23:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably a phase. You should feed her anything she will eat and try new things b/c maybe she's developed a new favorite and you just don't know it yet! If she wants to play then you have to show her that eating can be fun too. Another idea is to use a rewards system. Eat for playtime type of thing - you will have to use tough love at first to get her to go for it. GL!
2006-11-20 03:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by Sharp Marble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is normal. All of my 3 kids have gone through that. My doctor suggested water, which is not filling...they will eat when they are hungry. They are also busy discovering the world.
Don't worry. She will eat. Just don't fill her up on juice and milk.
2006-11-20 03:23:07 · answer #9 · answered by ssstinagail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 18 month old son does that... and then the problem I have is when he does sit down to eat, he tries to shove it all in his mouth and gives me a heart attack that he is going to choke-he's allergic to milk so he can't drink pediasure or anything like that.. but the doctor says that he will eat when he's hungry, he doesn't need a lot of food, and he's not going through a growing spurt so he's not going to eat as much... so just let him eat when he's ready to eat.. he won't starve.. he has instincts to eat when he's hungry- so that's what my doctor told me.. hope it helps for your little girl
2006-11-20 03:30:38 · answer #10 · answered by katjha2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋