My daughter will nibble at stuff like pizza, pancakes, speghetti, hambugers etc. Its not enough to fill her little belly though. I tried to force her to eat raviollis and chef boyardee. She won't take just oatmeal.
2007-01-23 02:52:21 · 14 answers · asked by allpossible 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Toddlers often go through a phase when they'll eat only one thing. It's okay. It helps them feel secure.
Just keep offering her the other stuff and eventually it will become familiar and accepted. You can also try things like baby yogurt, cheese, mashed potatoes, or fruit (fresh or canned or applesauce maybe; sliced bananas or even avocado). The stuff you're offering may be a bit spicy or strong-tasting for her. The list above is generally sweeter and has smooth, pleasing textures.
Eventually she'll get bored of oatmeal and have a fancy for something else. At least she's chosen something relatively nutritious!
2007-01-23 03:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son was going through his oatmeal loving stage, he would also eat scrambled eggs. Try that, if it works maybe you can start sneaking in small amount's of spinach in the eggs? Then she'll be getting protein and some veggies. Good luck!
P.s. My kids hate ravioli's and chef boyardee!
2007-01-23 11:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by pearl28 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First of all you should never force a child to eat anything. Children of that age only have a few ounces of stomach room. Offer foods before juice or milk. Sometimes juice and milk will fill her belly and then she wont eat! Try gerber chicken or turkey sticks, tasty and affordable and healthy!
2007-01-23 10:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by roseysuzy1128 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Stop offering her oatmeal. Offer regular meals. If she doesn't eat don't force her, let her go hungry. Once she expierences hunger she will be more likely to eat what is put in front of her, don't worry she won't starve.
2007-01-23 10:55:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
STOP OFFERING THE OATMEAL EXCEPT AT BREAKFAST!! EVENTUALLY SHE WILL REALIZE SHE ISNT GOING TO GET ANYTHING EXCEPT WHATS ON HER PLATE AND SHE WILL EAT!! ONLY GIVE HER JUICE OR MILK AT THE END OF THE MEAL AFTER SHE HAS EATEN! DRINKS TEND TO FILL THEIR LITTLE TUMMIES FASTER THAN WE THINK!! TRUST ME I WENT TROUGH THE SAME THING WITH MY 23 MONTH OLD WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER
2007-01-23 11:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when i was younger i ate hot dogs for 3 months nothing else my mom asked the doctor what should she do if it was healthy the dr told her to just let me eat it until i got tired of it which i did and i am perfectly fine
2007-01-23 10:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by ~Lisa~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better make sure she gets a vitamin supplement!!!!! She could get lots of vitamin def. from not eating right!!!! Try pediasure drinks also!!!!!!!! Keep trying to feed her good healthy food like fruits and veggies! Also, talk to your pediatrician!!!!
2007-01-23 10:57:09 · answer #7 · answered by whoa,3boys! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My doctor told me that alot of kids do this. He said it's just a phase. He told me that if they will only eat one thing to just let them do it and keep offering them other things to try. I know it can be frustrating, i guess you just have to kepp trying.
2007-01-23 13:35:26 · answer #8 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter lived on yoghurt and chicken nuggets for months, she eventually got fed up and started eating different things, but she is still a fussy eater
2007-01-23 11:09:24 · answer #9 · answered by Tracy M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing wrong with oatmeal ...don't force her to eat just put a few other choices on her plate.... oatmeal is good for her
2007-01-23 11:01:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋