My 17 month old son shows no intrest in using his spoon. He will hold it with one hand and eat with the other. If I scoop up some food and put it to his mouth, yes, he will eat, but, no interest without my help. I do have to admit that I am a bit of a clean freak. I still feed him the really messy stuff. Am I holding him back? Any way to help him learn?
2007-12-09 13:30:53 · 5 answers · asked by sali s 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
well admitting you are a clean freak is great, and considering that you are holding him back is great too.
You probably are, and i used to be exactly the same.
Your little one is ONLY 17 months old, and you have high expectation of him/her. In first wanting him to use the spoon propely, and not make a mess.
I know, as i was exactly the same, until i said to my self that its ok to allow him to make a mess.
Make the area as "proof" as you could to prevent stains and too much mess, and allow him/her to make a bit of mess. He/she will become independent and will want to use it, if not so much pressure is put on him/her...
good luck and letting lose and giving the little bub a break...
2007-12-09 13:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it but all you can do is just offer it to him, let him eat the messy stuff himself and he will soon catch on. Make sure you eat with him and show him how you use the spoon too. Make it a big deal and he may show an interest soon. Otherwise he may just not be ready to do so. Good luck!
2007-12-09 21:38:07 · answer #2 · answered by Moo Moo Mair 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try giving him a spoon in each hand. When he drops or throws it, return it to his hand. He will get the hint that you want him to try it. Make a BIG fuss when he takes a bite with the spoon.
"Yeah!" *clap your hands very dramatically* He will join in and start to do it again and again!
Some kids love learning new tricks and trying to attempt something such as eating with a spoon. Other kids are content with what they have always done and need more encouragement!
2007-12-09 21:46:36 · answer #3 · answered by Chelle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its ok, our Son Josh who is now 7 and very well mannered as well as quite the master with all utensils, did the same thing! Think of it as the first signs of independence which is a great thing! He'll use that silly spoon when he's ready dont worry, you have enough going on with all the other stuff. Write me when its potty time. lol
Good luck Mommy & remember dont rush him just enjoy him. Tommorrow he too will be 7 years old and riding bikes and chewing gum etc.
~Steve
*thanks to whomever gave the thumbs down. how nice we all are to each other. wow.
2007-12-09 21:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by Steve S. 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
just let him get on with it. What's wrong with a bit of mess? Just turn the heating up and let him sit in the high chair in his nappy till he gets the hang of it. how do you ever expect him to learn if you don't let him do it for himself?
Yes, IMHO, you are holding him back; each of my kids could use cutlery competently in company at around a year old. At this rate you'll have to go into school every day to feed him his lunch and change his nappy - cos the teachers sure as heck won't do it!
2007-12-09 21:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by who me? 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋