My 10 Month Old Son Is a Struggle to Feed

At 10 months babies do start to cut back on the amount of bottles they will take, I would offer it and if he doesn't want it put it up until later and try again. I also wouldn't worry about him not eating solids, some babies just aren't interested, I think one mom gave the suggestion of finding soft foods he can pick up himself.....that is a really good suggestion. There are these net like things made by Nub that you can put food in and they can naw away at them, my last two loved them I would put frozen veggies and fruits in them and didn't have the fear of them choking on them, also if helikes to be in the high chair leave him, my 18 month old can sit there for a good hour before he is ready to get out and he was done eating 45 minutes ago.

If he's happy in his high chair, just let him sit there. Give him the food, and let him sit there until he eats it (or throws it on the floor). At 10 months old, he's probably not eating a lot of real food anyway and gets most of his nutrition from a bottle. Even if it's a power struggle and he refuses bottles, he won't let himself starve. Just keep offering him things throughout the day. He'll get enough. And if he really doesn't, and starts losing weight or something, then talk to his doctor about it. But it probably won't come to that. Good luck.

Relax! Put the food on his tray and let him explore, eat, and make a mess. Eating is one thing you don't want to make into a power struggle because ultimately they have control over what they eat. Give him lots of choices and varieties to try and don't worry if he won't eat it the first few times you introduce it...the more familiar it is the more likely he is to try it eventually. Don't make a fuss over him not eating. Just clear it up when he is done. If you think about it you realize that everybody gets hungry and his body will crave good food if that is what is offered on a regular basis. Good luck and enjoy! This is such a fun age! Amy

Some babies want to feed themselves. Soft foods like cut up banana, avacado, etc are fun, as is yogurt with a soft spoon. If he has trouble with textures or swallowing, ask your doctor if he would benefit from working with a Speech Language Pathologist and feeding therapy. Good luck!