Crying When Feeding

I agree with some of the other mom's, my 10 month old is doing the same thing and he has teeth trying to cut through. Lately I have been giving him cubes of cut roasted chicken, you buy the precooke kind (Tyson) at the store, and he enjoys eating that with banannas or cold fruit or veggies (cooked), I think because the chewing on the gums is soothing to him.

Poor little guy. I think when my son was teething he mostly nursed and then after he cut those big molars he was back to eating again.

If he always cries during feeding time it may be that he does not like to be constrained. Does he finger feed yet? My son never really liked to eat until he figured out he could pick up little pieces of food and feed him self. I always put soft pieces of food (chicken, pasta, veggies, fruits etc) on his tray along with a soft spoon and cup and let him practice his new found skill while I fed him yogurt or oatmeal. As more food got into his mouth (close to a year) and not on the floor, he did most of the feeding himself.

Good luck to you and your little one.

At that age our son wanted to hold his own spoon ( while I had one to actually feed him with) and now he wants only to feed himself. I have snacks ready to eat and a sippy cup on the tray so its ready for him right away to eat while i get his main dinner ready. I do all this snack right befro I pick him up from day care. Good luck.

If he's teething, it hurts to eat, solids especially. As for the high chair - it could just be because he knows you are going to force him to eat when it hurts. Otherwise, it will be just a matter of training him with stuff he likes. You could also use it for painting or coloring to help him get used to sitting there. But, If you're wanting him to only eat in the highchair, then stick to your guns. When, the teething stops it will be easier. Many kids don't like the constraint. They would rather be roaming around playing and exploring or being held. He'll will always do what you expect of him. So, be consisten, be stubborn, and insist on your expectations for everything. As for now, I would back off a little and make sure he's not in pain. I would always ice down their gums right before taking several bites. Then ice it down again. They will cry with the ice, but it will ease the pain when I feed them.

It's the teeth. My son doesn't eat good when he is teething. We are working on one right now. I do what I can and then let him go. I think the little guys mouth hurts. If you are on solids give soft food or go back to number 3 until the tooth comes in.

My son usually will eat his fruit or yogurt.

My guess is that it's his tooth. My son is also 11 months old and cries at mealtime sometimes too. He's hungry, but his mouth hurts, so he doesn't want to eat much. I would make sure you're giving him Motrin for the teething pain and just give him whatever he will eat. My son sometimes doesn't want the baby food and only wants cheerios or other crunchy foods, so I'm trying to just give him whatever he wants for now until he feels better. If this continues when you know his tooth is better, then you may want to check with the pediatrician...he may have something else going on that is causing him pain when he eats.

Something to try: Put him in his high chair and place his food in front of him and sit down to eat your own. Ignore his crying and laugh and talk with your husband. Make polite conversation with your 11 month old. Have fun at dinner and then when dinner is over clear the food away and clean him up. If he doesn't eat much, he will next time. Change the pattern...you are in control and he'll learn that it is time to eat and he'll see you doing it the correct way and work towards this. Give him something cold like a fruit juice frozen pop as a treat that will help his teething. Good luck!

try holing him while you feed him or put him on you lap at a table and let him try to feed his self and you help

Oh yea I hear that get a new baby rag put apple juice ing it and let it freeze he may like it to chew on and it will be a lil sweet ( Dr Phil wife said that )

He does sound like he is teething, poor little thing. Try giving him a frozen snack right before you put him in his high chair and see if he shows any interest. It may help him numb that pain for a moment, so that he will be willing to give some food a try.

Just hang in there. He will survive not eating much for a few days. Just let him drink his meals if that is all he wants. Its just like when you do not feel well and liquids are all you really want or can handle..

BTW welcome to mamasource!