I have been living with my GF over a yr and her 4 yr old son does not chew his food. He holds it in his mouth like a squirrel or something. for minutes...he will Talk with food in his mouth, run with food in his mouth, and get up from the table with the last few bites in his mouth. and will just hold it in his mouth??!!? Whats the deal with that? I even stress to him and my grlfriend how dangerous it can be, EX: he could choke on non chewed food, and what if he is running with this food in his mouth and happens to slip and fall...He just doesnt listen and it is to the point where it is an embarassment, even in public places he does this. Any help or advice.??
2007-11-15 07:55:04 · 6 answers · asked by jsindler88 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
A lot of kids do this. My nephew is four and doesn't chew his food. He eats, he just mashes it on the roof of his mouth instead of chewing it. I'd set a timer at the table. If he doesn't finish by then, he has to either swallow it then and there or spit it out. He has to show his mouth before he is allowed to get up so you know he's being safe. Do it at home and in public, or make it a point to say to him that he's not allowed to come out with you in public if he can't chew his food. Babies don't get the privilege and if he's going to act like one, he doesn't get to come. That might be enough incentive for him to start chewing in public.
2007-11-15 08:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few basic manners should force him out of this habit, but if you're gf doesn't enforce it to you will be wasting your time, he may listen when its just you but not when shes there too. Anyway, 1.) no talking with food in your mouth, set a good example, you shouldn't do anything hes not allowed to do. 2.) when hes eating, he sits at the table, no exceptions. 3.) he has to show you that his mouth is empty before getting up from dinner. As a reward for behaving like such a little gentleman he could have a sucker each night after a successful meal. The little dum-dum ones would be perfect bc they're not too big! Good Luck
2007-11-16 02:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter who is almost 4 kinda does the same thing. Though she eats it- but she doesn't chew it. And I can't get her to hardlt eat anything.
First of all he needs to be made to remain sitting at the table- and not allowed to get up until he is done.
Also- he should have to sit there until the rest of the family has finished their dinner. Do not make him finish his dinner- but make it known that if her doesn't eat it all and if he gets hungry later, there will be NO snacks or treats- but making him finish food whether hes full or just doesn't want it only leads to more problems, inlcuding obesity! Then when the rest of the family is finished eating he may get up- and take care of his own plate- he can through the remaining food in the trash himself- and put his dinnerware in the sink- he is old enough for that!
So does he adventualy swallow the food? What does he do with it hen he is sick of "sucking" on it?
Most of all- he knows this bugs you to know end- so that is why he is doing it. He is testing the limits. Try hat I adived from above but also the next time he does it- just ignore him- after so many times of youu not acknowlging it- he will move onto something else to annoy you- it's a garntee! Have fun with this stage/age though- too soon he will by 16 years old wanting to use your car all of the time!
2007-11-15 08:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by chellie.alden 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should have been on table food at 7 months. By not eating solid foods, he's not getting all the nutrients a four-year old needs. Quit buying the baby food. You're the mother, act like it and make him eat table food. You're setting yourself up to become a short-order cook as he gets older.
2016-05-23 07:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son sometimes does the same. i usually find that making him sit at the table until his mouth is empty works. but i need a wee... so chew then! we are only waiting for you.
or the threat of being fed baby food in jars so he can't choke!
buy one and keep it in the cupboard so he can see you are serious. they don't like being treated like babies, so usually behave better.
2007-11-19 01:06:05 · answer #5 · answered by yorkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its pretty normal for a four year old.
If she didnt want him to do it she would stop him. It takes more than just telling no, she'd have to be consistent and hands on.
2007-11-15 07:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋