My son is a pretty good eater and can self- feed himself very well with small pieces of food. I have an unual problem where he doesn't like to touch certain food textures. Fruits and veggies that are slimy and runny he will only eat off of a spoon. In addition, he doesn't like very thick food textures that stick to his hands. I know this sounds crazy, but can anyone here with kids relate to this?
2007-02-17 15:21:13 · 10 answers · asked by mommy_of_one 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I run a home child care and alot of the toddlers are like that. some dont like the sticky feeling. one of them hates being "dirty" and has to have a napkin at all times. not crazy at all. If anything is normal. soon enough he will get used to the foods and than they want to THROW the food and laugh.
2007-02-17 15:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by carriec 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was like that. He is 17 now and has grown out of it. For the first few years I could not get him to eat certain foods because of the textures.
2007-02-17 15:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a disabled daughter who is like that. Some kids have an over-sensitivity to certain textures. Your son should grow out of it though. Nothing to worry about.
2007-02-17 15:32:58 · answer #3 · answered by Rayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some children just have quirks like that. That's the best way to describe it. He will be fine. It may just feel strange to him when he touches the food. As long as he's getting a balanced diet there's nothing wrong with him not wanting to eat certain foods.
2007-02-17 15:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes..this actually is very normal...My girlfriend has a 20 month old and he is still like this and has been this way since he started eating regular food....texture freaks him out!! The pediatrician told her this was very normal for babies...hopefully he will outgrow it soon!
2007-02-17 15:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa ♥'s Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. My younger brother wuold never anything like the texture of mashed potatoes. It is just a personal opinion to a child.
2007-02-17 15:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My little girl (15mths) is the same way. Sounds like this is normal... I'll admit I'm the same way. Never have liked to touch anything a bit slimy!
2007-02-17 18:40:02 · answer #7 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Experiences? When I was little I liked food in little peices so I could play with it, but maybe it has something to do with the taste or smell? By smelling something I can tell if I like it or not.
2007-02-17 15:28:32 · answer #8 · answered by Katie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i know that sometimes kids don't like the feeling of somethings.maybe if you rinsed them off with water and so that way there not stickey.and when he gets older he will learn and get used to it.
2007-02-17 15:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was like that. He grew out of it on his own. I even had him enjoying play-dough eventually. Don't worry about it.
2007-02-17 15:31:40 · answer #10 · answered by sexmagnet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋