What do children in that age like to eat?

Question

My daughter is now 18 months, no matter what kinds of food I offer her, she doesn't like any of it... I have tried everything, she eats very little which really worries me... (although she loves milk and drinks alot of it every day), what shoudl I do? what kinds of food do babies like in that age?

Answer 1

At this age, their growth rate slows down tremendously and they don't need as many calories per day as she did just a few months ago.

You may also want to curb the milk drinking too, since that can give her too many calories and make her feel full come meal time. I normally give my 18 month old a cup of milk in the morning and then before bed, since he is usually the hungriest when he wakes up and then the nighttime one will tide him over to sleep.

Whatever you do, don't push the eating issue too much. Toddlers like to be in control, and what they put in their bodies is one of the few things about their environment that they can control, so you may end up in a battle of wills if you fight it too much.

Answer 2

Hi
My daughter is 17 months old.She is also a picky eater.
I tried to give her our foods,but mashed with hand.But she never ate those.Then i got back to Blend food again.
I put lots of vegetable,meat,lentil,rice and cook it for her.Then blend it and give it to her twice a day.Lunch and dinner.In the mrning she took Cerelac( a cereal).And in the afternoon she eat yougart or fruit pots(sometime0.
I know in this age she should eat what we eat.But i tried a lot.She stop eating if i offer her toddler food.
My daughter doent take any fruit.She doesnt like those.Not even mashed banana.Thats why sometimes i try fruit pots.
I am worried about her as well.
But she likes milk a lot.Thats why i am happy.
I am planning to give her some vitamin drops and want to c what happens.
Good luck to you.
I dont know what to say u,bcz i failed.

Answer 3

Well first make sure shes not filling up on milk, at that age they only need about 16 oz a day, and then I would keep offering foods you think she'll like. Some days they will eat more then other days. And it could also just be a stage shes going though.

Answer 4

A lot of babies that age are picky but it is imperative that you be firm with getting the proper nutrients in them. You can try serving a fruit and veggie mixture like using apple, pear or peach sauce over a food they don't like. Try melted cheese on all vegetables. Use a mild cheese. If you took her off the baby food in the jars, try putting her back on the toddler ones. She just may not be ready for normal made food yet. Babies can be picky. Make sure that she has no sinus problems or stuffy nose. That can make all the difference in the world as to getting them to eat. If they can't taste it right, it has no appeal. Try fixing it different ways too. My daughter was a picky eater. She would eat the green beans french style and not the chopped ones. She said they tasted different. Try hot cereals in the morning. There are lots of them out there. Try the ones you microwave or on stovetop and not the instant ones because some kids like the instant and some don't. Even try chopping a food or grinding it up rather than giving it whole. Try a combination mixed like a stew for flavor or give all the foods separately. If one way don't hack it, be creative for another way. My daughter was so picky that she would not eat apple slices but she would eat chopped pieces if I gave them to her in a bowl with a bit of sugar on them. Just make your creations be wholesome food and not junk food snacks. Too many parents get tired of trying so they give their toddlers chips or candy to improvise. As soon as you do that, you destroy any avenue to get them to eat healthy when they don't have an appetite in the first place. There should be no junk food in a child until the age of K5 or higher if you can train them. Their bodies are in need of so much nutrients during their growing years. Also, purchase some nutrient beverages for babies like Pedialyte that have all the nutritional value in them to make sure they are getting enough calories and nutrients. There are lots of kinds out there. Even ones that look like milkshakes.

Answer 5

It is normal for a child at that age to reject food just be persistent and at least make her try everything on her plate. She will outgrow it soon. My girls did that for a while they use to tell me that they were hungry and eat 2 bites and then tell me they were full it was very aggravating but after a while they started eating better but make sure you don't get the urge to give her sweets just to make sure she eats something you will regret it later.

Answer 6

persistance.. If you give in too her now she will stay a fussy eater.... Keep on offering it too her and if she dont eat it let her go play for a little bit before re-offering the same thing too her.... She will soon start too eat it... But never give her something else too replace what she is refusing too eat as that only encourages her too refuse whatever you offer her...

Where you want a child that will eat mostly anything you sit infront of them...


PERSISTANCE IS WHAT I SAY....
keep at her....

Answer 7

my son loved oatmeal, bananas, fresh veg, whole grain cereal. Give her foods with out the milk sitting there so she isn't tempted to grab it. Also if she is still using a bottle switch to a cup. That really helped my son because a bottle was a paci for him.

Answer 8

It's great she likes milk! Give her foods that accompany milk such as graham crackers, good cereals, oatmeals, etc.

Answer 9

Quite plain food...pasta...mashed potatoes...white fish...ham...broccoli boiled....