what does your child eat???help?

Question

I am getting very frustrated at dd's meals. I have posted before that she only eats the same things. I just want to know if any of you are in the same boat. I am not looking for anyone to tell me what she is eating is not healthy, I just want to know if your dc so the same thing. I have tried everything with no luck. she had her 15 month appt. a few days ago and the pedi. said all i can do is keep offering her things. I guess she use to eat nothing, so at least she eats. She will look at every food and if it is something she does not recognize...no way. here is what she eats... breakfast - usually pancakes, yogurt and some banana(the only fresh fruit she will eat is banana, she will still eat some baby food fruits) sometimes eggs, toast lunch- mac and cheese, grilled cheese and that is about it dinner - the hardest because those are the only foods she eats so I try and try things. She will eat a chicken nugget here and there. I tried the morningstar veggie nuggets because she eats no veggies...she threw it. for snacks she eats any crackers,cheese,yogurt,cereal It probably sounds like she eats a variety of things but to me it is the same thing everyday. I just want her to start eating some new things. And like I said she eats no veggies. She use to eat baby food ones now she won't even eat that. Anyone have the same kind of eating schedule?I don’t know why she won’t eat pasta and butter or pasta and sauce when she loves mac and cheese. I have tried turkey, chicken, everything… thanks, just want to know that I am not alone Debbie

Answer 1

Nope, I'm not in the same boat. My child eats a variety of foods without a problem. I decide what goes on her plate, she decides to eat it or go hungry.

Answer 2

Well, you are definitely not alone. There are many parents out there dealing with the same issue. Some holding it as a problem and others viewing it as nothing. The main concern right now is that your child is healthy. If she is getting what she needs, growing and developing at an age appropriate rate, and you are not having any major behavioral problems, then, Mom, you just need to keep doing what you are doing. Keep introducing new foods to her. Show her pictures of the foods, refer back to them, maybe in a book or story or TV show - something that gets her attention. While doing arts and crafts together, color or make pictures of food, let her help you with snacks she can "prepare" or "sort and play" with because this is also developing motor skills. I know she seems a bit young, but it may catch her interest......smiles.

Answer 3

What she is eating is FINE! OMG! For the longest time, my daughter LIVED on peanut butter and jelly, bananas, applesauce, oatmeal, and cereal with milk, with an occasional yogurt here and there. It's still like pulling teeth to make her eat some vegetables, even with the "no thank you" bite. I would try to give her new things, but she wasn't having it-but she was still healthy. It may be the same thing everyday, but your baby is growing. If she likes milk with flavors, she will like the pediasure drinks, if you want to make absolutely sure that she is getting the propper nutrition her body needs. You may have to make stuff a-la-cart for her for a while. A lot of kids go through that. You are SOOOO not alone, Debbie.
Hugs and love.
Abi

Answer 4

That sounds just like my 2 yr old! First it was nothing but hot dogs, then he would only each chicken nuggets and right now he's been subsisting on apples and PB J's. As long as she is eating and thriving there is no reason to freak out. That's just what toddlers do. When they figure out that they can control things, they go for it. Food is the first battle because you really can't force them. Second will be potty training! LOL Have fun and know that you are NOT alone!

Answer 5

Kids go thru stages, just put out the usual and you have what you want. One day she will get curious and want to try a new thing. Don't focus so much on this, it is just making it into a power struggle. To quote my grandmother, 'if you are hungry enough, you will eat it,' Try limiting the amounts of fats, they are not good food. Been there, done that. Best wishes

Answer 6

my 4 year old is such a picky eater. he'll eat chicken nuggets, fish fingers, noodles, toast, soreen, crumpets, yoghurts and cereals. that's it, no fruit!(well, an apple now and again but it's very rare). some might say this is ok but like you it's the same day in day out. i try different things like you too but to no avail. my 12 year old was pretty fussy too but eats a wide variety of food and fruit now. just do what your doing and keep offering and one day she might just give it a go and love it. Good Luck.X.

Answer 7

It sounds like she's eating enough for her age. My dd wouldn't eat veggies either, so I just kept giving her fruits, including the baby food fruit. She is getting her nourishment.
Do what the pedi. suggests and keep offering new fruits and veggies. She may surprise you.
Try microwaving sweet potatoes and putting cinnamon and maybe butter on them. I bet she'll like that.

Answer 8

This may sound cruel, but sometimes you have to let the child know who's boss, or she will be ruling you the rest of your life. It starts now. You may have to let her sit until she is good an hungry, then she will eat what is put in front of her. Be firm, saying this is what we are eating tonight. You will have nothing but water, if you do not want it. It looks as if she is trying to control you. And doing a good job of it also. From what I learned in early childhood development, they can start this as early as them crying to be picked up at 3 to 5 months old. You will have to learn how to flip the script or people will be wondering who the parent is and who is the child. She will learn how to control and manipulate you in more ways as time passes on, then you will look like one of those poor pathetic parents on Super Nanny or Nanny 911.
I raised 4 boys, one being a particularly finicky eater. They all are in their 20s now and good responsible adults.

Answer 9

My granddaughter is 9 yrs old and she doesnt eat as many foods as your daughter does. Oh, talk about picky, shes terrible and never wants to try different foods. Actally, she could live at macDonalds eating Happy Meals all the time! So, dont worry, shes eating normal, bettyk

Answer 10

My kid was always given a choice at meal times.

Eat it or go hungry until the next meal.

All he won't eat now is Brussel Sprouts and red cabbage, although he is not too keen on Chinese food.