My 3 year old daughter hardly ever eats & when she does it is not alot. I feel bad, bcuz we will eat dinner in front of her & she won't eat. She says she is not hungry. Not only that, alot of times she has a habit of throwing up in the evenings. I'm not talking like being sick & it coming up on it's own. She will have me go to the bathroom with her & have me hold her hair, while she stands over the toilet coughing until she throws up. Is this normal??? Do you think it's normal for her not to eat alot??? Is it normal for her to throw up like that??? & Do you think it is possible for a 3 year old to have an eating disorder??? I am very confused???
Okay, you need to take her to the Pediatrician and TELL the Pediatrician this.
This is not normal at all.
Its not normal for her to be throwing up like that. Making herself throw up. Have you asked her Why she is doing it? Maybe there is something that you arent seeing. Take her to the doctor and have them check her out for things.
Maybe there is a connection between this and her not wanting to go with her father (read your other question) and she is trying to get your attention? Same with her "potty issue" as well. There might be more than meets the eye.
Not sure.
Hope you find out what is causing this. So sorry, from all the questions you have asked, you are having a hard time. Hope things get better soon.
I would be taking her to the pediatrician right away - this does not sound normal AT ALL. You might need a referral to a gastroenterologist, or if they actually think it could be psychological, then professional counseling. Sounds like therapy is what your 13 year old needs too. Seems like there is a lot of chaos and drama in your lives based on your other posts.
No it is not normal. She may not have a huge appetite, but throwing up like you are describing sounds an awful lot like bulimia and she should see a doctor RIGHT NOW!
No I don't think this is normal at all. Maybe a sensory issue tor something but definitely make a doc appointment. Toddlers appetites do fluctuate but this would worry me. Good luck mama
I'm no psychologist, but I'd say your daughter has an eating disorder. She's really young and you dont want it to get worse. Talk to her pediatrician soon. I'm praying for you both.
First of all as long as she is gaining weight and growing taller, whatever she does eat is the right amount for her.
So many times we have to remind parents that children only need a small amount of food and yes, there are times children are just not hungry. No need to force a child to eat. Give them a glass of milk and be done.
Are there times when you are just not hungry? I skip meals many times. Just have no appetite, but I am healthy.
For piece of mind, I think you need to take your child to the pedi and have her weighed and measured. Then explain to the Dr. what is going on.. Then set up a follow up appointment to see if there is any changes.
Your daughter could have some sort of allergy, she could be ill, but most likely she is just not hungry and when forced to eat it makes her ill.
Primitive reflexes. She needs them integrated. Check out www.masgutovamethod.com.
She has some level of anxiety and fear and reflexes keep you working and thinking in your back brain instead of your frontal regions. It's kind of like an infant brain (reactive instead of predicitve) in a big girl's body. It's not an eating disorder but it will sure look like it and many psych drs will tell you it is. It is not. Sensory Processing Disorder looks like lots of things and so do retained reflexes. Find a Masgutova person trained person to work with you all and give you a home program to help settle her central nervous system.
It's our responsibility to put healthy food in front of them and their responsibility to decide how much, if any, to eat. Here are the Ten Commandments on my Fridge that I TRY to live up too. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.as...
HOWEVER, I WOULD get her evaluated ASAP for the vomitting. It could be physical-- she could be nauseated and have learned that she'll feel better after puking or it could be psychological. But if it's been going on for more than a couple weeks I'd take her to a peds GI and then if they couldn't find anything I'd consider a child psychiatrist....
