Feeding 15 months Old Boy?

Question

My Son is 15 month old but still cannot eat regular food. Everytime I have to blend his food then only he can swollow. If I try giving him pices of food he will throw up.
Help me please.

Answer 1

You have to talk to his doctor - what are you doing asking a question like that here?

Answer 2

At first I was concerned, because it has been awhile since I had a child that age. I read two different sites, you decide.

You may need to see a doctor with the baby and see if he has a severe allergy or oral/swallowing type of problem.

This was in the FAQ's at the site listed below:

My son is 7 months old and we haven't yet offered him solids. Is there any danger in waiting?

While the word "danger" may be a bit strong, it isn't a good idea to keep your child away from solids much longer, because you risk the development of what's known as oral aversion -- a hypersensitivity to solids usually characterized by choking or gagging. It can occur when a child is fearful of certain food textures or tastes because he's never encountered them before. Oral aversion can also occur when swallowing is painful. Babies with recurrent heartburn, or reflux, often learn to avoid solids because of their fear of pain. While I normally don't push parents to start their children on solid food until they feel comfortable, the potential for aversion illustrates the importance of getting things underway by 6 months of age.

My son was diagnosed with a food allergy at 4 weeks. He's 5 months old now and we'd like to start him on solids, but we're nervous about it. What should we do?

This is a very common concern among parents of children with milk protein sensitivity. The fear is that if he's allergic to milk protein, he'll also be at risk for a number of other allergies. As it turns out, most babies who react to milk in the first weeks of life do just as well advancing on solids as any other baby would. However, if your baby has had a severe milk protein allergy with symptoms that included blood in the stool, rash, or breathing difficulties, you should proceed with caution. He's at risk for reactions to other baby-food components, such as soy. Discuss this with your baby's physician.

On the other hand, I may be jumping to conclusions, you decide:

Growth Milestones - FIFTEEN MONTHS This is normal:

Feeding
Have your child eat with the family and encourage your child to do most of the feeding, even though he or she will be clumsy with the spoon and cup. Parents should not focus on table manners at this age. They will use their fingers and maybe start using a spoon. This will be messy!!
Make sure food is cut into small pieces so your baby will not choke (the size of a pencil eraser)
Babies still need nutritious snacks like cheese, fruit and vegetables. Some nutritious desserts are baked apples or fresh fruit. Never use food as a reward.
The child's weight may stay the same for several months, so appetite will diminish. All you can expect is one fair meal a day.
Try not to get into the habit of between meal carbohydrates, cookies and sweets, that will take away his or her appetite for more nourishing foods.
If your child still has a bottle, it should be phased out in the next month.

Answer 3

My son is the same way still at 18 months. It may be that yours doesn't like the way different foods feel in his mouth. I know my son can eat if he WANTS to, but he dislikes different textures such as meat. He pretty much eats pureed baby food still, along with yogurt, apple sauce, mashed potatoes, and the occasional cookie or cracker. It's not hugely important that your baby eats table foods right now, just be sure to mention it at the next doctors appoitment. As long as he is getting enough to eat and is eating a balanced diet he's fine.

Answer 4

I think it is normal for your boy not to have spoken words yet. In his own mind (and the baby-babble he speaks) he probably does have words for certain things - you just dont realize it because it isnt in plain english. My daughter is 18 mos. and still doesnt say much - just a couple words, and then only when she wants to. Sometimes when my daughter is babbling - i noticed she makes some of the same sounding words - a good sign that she is saying words of her own, just not understandable ones! Don't worry about it....I was concerned too and asked my daughter's pediatrician and he assured me it was not a big deal - they'll start talking when they're ready.

Answer 5

Does he have most of his teeth ? He should by now. I would definately talk to your DR. ASAP, it could be a acid reflux or other digestive problem. Some softer solids should be fine at his age. My son is 19 mo. and eats just about everything we do, just in smaller pieces.

Answer 6

My 11 month old eats the diced food in the gerber food jars. What about the food they have that dissolves in saliva? The snacks and such.

Answer 7

i would def. talk to the docter. our son is 2 and can only eat mushy food......he may have a sensory problem with food. our son does, he chews everything up and then he spits it out, or he stuffs his nouth so full he chocks and throws up.he is very underweight for his age......he weighs 23 pounds.

Answer 8

my husband had this problem when he was a baby. whenever his mom fed him solid food, he would throw up. at 15 months, he should be able to eat solid food. it probally wouldnt hurt to talk to his dr. mabye, you could try the stage 3 baby food on him. it has smaller pieces of food, and is made speically for babies sensetive stomachs. but surley, talk to his dr about this one.

Answer 9

have you talked to his doctor? My son is starting to eat solid things like crackers. You might want to ask the doctor though.

Answer 10

Just keep trying if anything start making him mash potatoes or regular oatmeal if all fails ask your doctor

Answer 11

It some time like that ,continue feeding him the way he want it ,with time it will all be over. Just have courage & dont be tired.Love your child
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