My grandson goes through days of not eating. He has not had much to eat in 6 days. He has lost over 1 pound. He is already a small and skinny child. The doctor is giving him pericatin(sp??) he is still not eating. Any ideas before they force feed him.
R.
Our endocrinologist has us give our daughter whole milk and carnation instant breakfast, it is a good way to get in a bunch of calories and vitamins. You can also so Pediasure, bunch of calories and vitamins in that as well. If he wont drink it try making a milk shake out of it, he will love it.
R.,
Is there anything that your grandson really likes? My son, 2 1/2 yr old, sometimes doesn't eat that good, but never that long... He was recently sick, and I know some mothers won't agree with me, but he would eat ice cream. Too me, since he was sick and not eating, I let him, (not every meal) I know it has calories first of all and it soothed him. Sometimes he likes to just eat cereal for more than one meal; I would make your grandson the foods he likes. I'm not saying give him candy and sweets all the time either. Does he like spaghetti, mac-n-cheese, cheese pieces, cereal, any meats...
My son went through a picky stage where he would have meals that he just didnt want very much.I bought some carnation instant breakfast.I would give him some of that it his sippy after the meals that he didnt eat very much.I got the choclate powder that you just mix with milk.its not very expensive way cheaper than pedisure.Got it at walmart
have you tried giving him pediasure? my daughter is 19 mos and she is the same way not eating. I give her at least one pediasure a day because her pedi said she was a little underweight and she's done good! I also agree with giving him his favorite food over and over. Some kids don't get tired of it. Good luck
My son went through the exact thing and my mother was just as worried as you are right now. Try Pediasure - it comes in different flavors and the kiddos usually love it. Its not a resolution to him not eating, but at least it will give him some nutrients that he is not getting. My son is 1 month shy of being 3 and he will still go through phases of not eating - but its basically to hold out because he wants french fries for every meal (which I let him have when he was in his 'non-eating phase) ... that does not work anymore.
And the doctor told us back then, give him the pediasure and don't worry - when he is hungry, he will eat.
Best of luck to you!
