My 3 year old son has trouble eating hambuger, he will either spit it out or chew it some then gag???

Question

He is a very picky eater, he won't eat any meat besides hotdogs and chicken nuggets, no veggies and rarely fruit. He doesn't seem to be getting a well balanced diet and it worries me. Sometimes he will gag on hamburger and actually throw it up, so I'm not sure if its a chewing problem or he just doesn't want it. I also think he may have add, he even forgets he's eating sometimes, he doesn't pay attention to anything, so I don't know, any ideas?????

I do try homecooked meals, thank you, but nothing works...

I have tried chicken in every form, pot roast, turkey, ham, pork chops, it's not like i enjoy feeding my kids this junk, but it's the only thing that will eat, and i won't obviously let him starve.....

Answer 1

talk to his doctor about getting a speech therapy evaluation with a speech pathologist with a specialty in feeding problems. They can give you some good ideas to facilitate oral motor and chewing development.

Answer 2

my 4 year old son is doing very similar eating.except he eats no meat at all
The pediatrition put him on 3 pediasures a day and a multivitamin once a day.He couldn't concentrate on much before this,because he wasn't getting proper nutrition and was hungry alot.Now that he has been on this diet he acts like a new child.He is happier and able to cocentrate on tasks.
You might want to talk to the doctor or a nutritionist if you do decide to do this.

I completely understand where you are coming from ,my son won't eat any vegetables either and the only fruit he eats are bananas and I have also tried everything under the sun and it has been over a year now and he is still drinking the pediasure.He eats cheese pizza occasionally and spaghetti on rare occasions.I would feel better if he would even eat a chicken nugget.
If you decide on giving him pediasure as a food suppliment you can buy them almost anywhere

Answer 3

Then dont make him eat the hamburger...its probably better that way anyway. Try making some goo homecooked meals instead of chicken nuggets and hamburgers.

Answer 4

i had the same pro with my little girl what i did was when she would eat them i would act like she just save the world and when she didnt i would act so sad and hurt that she started to do it to make me happy it might not have been the best thing to do but all she would eat is ceral

Answer 5

He's probably not ready to eat the hamburger yet or he doesn't like the texture. I wouldn't give it to him. . . there's plenty of other foods a three year old can eat.

Answer 6

my son is 2 and will only eat chicken (in any form), hot dogs, noodles,cucumbers and any type of fruit, i do give him a vitiaman each day.
i would'nt worry to much. it is probley a phase and will pass.

Answer 7

try to eliminate things that are fatten like nuggets and hot dogs they should only be treats and replace them with home cooked meals like pasta if it is really serious then maybe you should take him to see a doc

Answer 8

does he drink 2 much milk?
cut it in small enough pieces for him....
a 3 yr old should be eating enough of that stuff...
is he allergic?

Answer 9

if he refuses to eat veggies or fruits u gotta force him thats the only way i hope ur sons ok!