I need help and advise to get her to start eating...
I also had that problem. My daugther is now 5 and still have problems feeding her. Her pediatrician told me several times that children are like that and they will do just fine. The Doctor also mentioned that you never push a child to eat. When you force a child to eat it could go both ways 1) They will hate food or 2)They will depend on food for comfort and might lead to obesity later in life. I hope this helps.
This is very common. If your daughter is not underweight - don't sweat it. The less pressure you put on her to eat, the better it'll get. Also, they go in stages. My son lived on PB&J, yogurt, wheat thins and rice cakes for a while - that's all he'd eat! Then he went on a huge grilled cheese phase...then it was all fruit....then...you see - kids are weird!
Also, check the fluid situation. Make sure she's not getting more than 2 cups of milk a day. Milk fools their little tummys into feeling full when they shouldn't and can curb their appetite.
In my family, I make the rules, not my toddler - so I don't let them snack all day and not eat at meal time. I do let them have smaller snacks spread out throughout the day, but we stop and sit down for those meals as well. If they choose not to eat a snack/meal time, they must wait until the next snack/meal time arrives. This helps them know that there are times for things and that eating isn't some subconscious, mindless thing you do throughout the day. Try to provide a variety of foods, but toss in a few favs here and there.
Kids just go thur stages like that sometimes. Is she sick or anything?
Well, I think you'll have to provide a little more information. Has she been eating and recently stopped? what does she eat? have you taken her to the doctor yet? Will you please elaborate more. I've got a ton of tricks, but I need more info.
Hi C.,
Try to introduce different foods at each meal time. Encourage your child to try one bite. Once your child has been successful, give him/her positive reinforcement. If you start to begin seeing weight loss, notify your pediatrician. I hope this helps!
I work in a daycare we see children all the time that don't want to eat, I definately think it's a stage children go through. Try different things, that she might like, but make sure it's not just junkfood but good things that will interest her. As said already if she's not losing weight and she's healthy I wouldn't worry to much. Also maybe you could ask the pediatrician, if you haven't already.
If you let your kid-o drink too much milk all day long they will never get hungry enought to eat their food. Make sure you aren't filling your baby up on liquids before it's time for their meal.
I also had that problem with my daughter at the age of 2yrs. old. I took her to the doctor and I was told by the physician not to force her to eat and she will eat when she get hungry. A little advice don't waste your money taking her to the doctor. I would leave out cut up fruits and vegetable sticks with milk and juice and when she got hungry she would stop and nipple. Good luck.
have you tried playing games such an airplane flying into a tunnel ( which would be her mouth).
My 2 year old doesn't eat very much during the day. There are a few things I know I can always get her to eat (Gogurts and mashed potatoes are her current favorites) but she's never really sat down and had a real, full meal. She does still nurse often, however.
Our pediatrician has assured us that it's completely normal for a toddler to only have one meal a day and snack a little besides.
I have a 16 month old that doesn't eat much, but I also have 2 other kids. They all went through a stage when they didn't eat much. If she is not losing too much weight and seems healthy, you shouldn't worry too much. She will eat when she is hungry. Make sure she gets plenty of water and milk, and she will be fine.
