at supper time when i cook things that i know they eat but then they wont eat it should i cook something different for them? or should i just let them set there till they eat what i have already cooked?
2006-12-06 09:01:07 · 11 answers · asked by arthurtandrews 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
do not make them sit there until they eat it.
bad idea.
do not cook something special for them.
bad idea.
just let them not eat it and leave the table.
then later if they are hungry say
"you had a chance to eat at dinner, but there's no dinner now"
or you could get their dinner food back out.
but don't give them treats, ice cream or junk food.
only give them food at mealtimes and good food.
2006-12-06 09:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Sufi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 3 yr. old myself and she is a very picky eater also, she doesn't seem to want to eat during supper time but will eat breakfast. I would try to make meals that she would eat but most times she refuses. Most kids when they're that young are true to their appetite when they're not hungry. If they refuse to eat I'm sure they'll let you know when they are hungry and it's alright if they skip a meal once in awhile. If your worried that your child will not eat anything try not to offer your child too much liquid before supper time so your child is not full off of liquid and it would also help if you offer your child a can of pediasure a day for her vitamins and nutrients. My son went through the same thing when he was 3 and now he is 6 and loves to eat more than ever.
2006-12-06 17:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by Meri2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are now 5 and 3. We don't do the multiple meals at dinner. At lunch I let them choose what they want, but at dinner we make one for the family. However, if it is something that we know for sure they wont eat, I make sure to cook side dishes that they like. That way they can have extra of those if they don't like the main dish. Our rule is 2 bites of most everything and they can't say yuk unless they have 2 bites first. We didn't start the multiple meal thing because we have so many friends that did and now have older kids that demand different meals every night because they may feel like something else, not because it is something they don't like. I told my kids they can order different meals in a resteraunt but that eating together dinner at our house means we eat the same things. This saves my husband and I the time and hassle of cooking something for us and then cooking separate meals for each of our kids. It works for us.
2006-12-06 17:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Sufi... I have 2 kids (5 & 4yrs) I do what sufi said otherwise they become whinebaggers and picky eaters like my sisters kids. Her daughter (7yrs) is never satisfied and my sister will give her what she asks and she still won't eat it. My sis just doesn't see that her daughter knows she can get mommy to make her what she wants... And then she may put 2 bites of it and then she doesn't want the rest. Don't cater to your kids you'll just create a picky eater. Like Sufi said don't give them any treat or milky and you have to let them know if you don't eat whats given to you will just have to wait till the next meal time. My kids learned that real quick you have to set them straight now otherwise your going to get calls from the school that your child isn't eating... my sis gets those calls all the time. BTW: Chicken McNuggets are the worst for kids.
2006-12-06 17:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should leave it there for them to eat you shouldnt have to cook twice for them. I cook for my 3 yr old son and sometimes he looks at it like I dont want this crap but a little while later I find him sitting at the table eating it. And he finishes every bite.
2006-12-06 17:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would make them eat, at least a little of what I already cooked. When they're still hungry give them the leftovers, they'll get the idea, either eat it nice & fresh, or leftover later.
2006-12-06 17:05:40 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For the one year old, I'd make something else. My son is 15 months old and is experiencing table foods so sometimes he doenst like what I make. So I always have some baby food on hand just in case.
The three year old is at the age where learning to eat what you make is possible.
2006-12-06 17:14:34 · answer #7 · answered by Fashionista 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Do not get into the habit of making separate meals. When they get hungry enough they will eat. My 2 year-old is not very picky at all and will eat most veggies, but sometimes he is just being stubborn and refuses to eat so I wrap up his plate and put it in the fridge and when he gets hungry I heat it up for him.
2006-12-06 17:06:16 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
they should eat whatever you cook, you are not a chef in a cafeteria and they have to learn to eat a variety of foods and be grateful that they have a home cooked meal.
2006-12-06 17:03:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let them sit there. They will eat when they get hungry enough.
Coach
2006-12-06 17:08:18 · answer #10 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋