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I have a 2 year old and lately he's been giving me such a hard time eating! He literally hasnt eaten forthe past week!! All hes taking is milk and juices and at night i give him a bottle of pediasure to make sure he gets all the essential nutrients! Im soo stressed! He's always been a picky eater but he managed to get a good dinner in and even a good lunch, but now its nothing ALL DAY LONG. Hes refusing his favorite foods, he used to love cheerios, yogurt, pasta and now he just runs away as soon as i bring the food! He used to love rice and now hell take one bite and spit it out! Im so lost and so stressed...hes just stopped eating everything! Do you guys know of any vitamins i can give him thatll make him hungry?? Please any reccommendations would be appreciated!
If he is drinking milk and pediasure, at least he is getting some of his vitamins. I'd cut out the juice as much as possible, since it will fill him up, but is mostly sugar and empty calories.
Have you tried presenting foods in new ways? If you do a search online for muffin tin meals, there are lots of ideas for presenting healthy options in small servings and allowing them to pick and choose as they feel inspired. My picky eaters will usually find at least one thing that they like - then I just keep refilling that cup for them, while still leaving other options available.
If he is having issues with reduced urine or bowel movements, or losing weight, I'd definitely speak with your pedi for some more suggestions and advice. Good luck!
Went through the same stage with my son for almost a whole year and I was freaking out. When I asked his pedi he told me to keep offering foods when we had normal family meals or when he ate and just put small portions on a plate and to also give choices. Dont force feed him but let him know that if he doesnt eat his body isn't going to be able to be big and strong. Maybe try something bland flavor like crackers and if he eats that ask if he would like some peanut butter on it or a slice of cheese something to make it more filling. Maybe something will stick that he likes and you can always build off of that.
Thanks sara and julia for the advice! I'll definitely try, but i dont know what type of phase he's going through! He just refuses to eat! He used to love eating certain foods and everytime his dad ate he'd run over to him but he doesnt even do that anymore! I'm worried i hope its not something serious.
Maybe he is getting his two year molars and eating hurts ?? I don't really have any other advice to add to what the previous ladies mentioned, but maybe look in his mouth and check out his gums. Only because I am in the medical field and have seen this before but some kids stop eating because they swallowed something they shouldn't ... I'm not wanting to scare you by any means, obviously nothing is stuck in his throat since he is taking liquids, but I just wanted to try and play all scenarios.
If he is drinking milk and pediasure, at least he is getting some of his vitamins. I'd cut out the juice as much as possible, since it will fill him up, but is mostly sugar and empty calories.
Have you tried presenting foods in new ways? If you do a search online for muffin tin meals, there are lots of ideas for presenting healthy options in small servings and allowing them to pick and choose as they feel inspired. My picky eaters will usually find at least one thing that they like - then I just keep refilling that cup for them, while still leaving other options available.
If he is having issues with reduced urine or bowel movements, or losing weight, I'd definitely speak with your pedi for some more suggestions and advice. Good luck!
Posted by EF_Sara
I agree I would also make a doctor visit to make sure he is okay. Sometimes kids wont eat do to viruses and or maybe just not feeling well. If he is beginning to be tried lately and sleeping morethen usual he may develop Anemia due to the low food intake.Good luck. I hope he gets back to eating soon.
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