Name: littlejo Title: my 1 1/2 year old wont eat!!!!

please help i cant stop worrying, my 1 1/2 year old wont eat anything i feed her, i spend hours trying lots of different healthy foods but she just refuses to eat them. there is nothing medically wrong with her she simply doesnt seem interested. She only seems to want her milk, i dont know what i can do so if anyone has any suggestions id be please to hear them.
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Name: saxton_emma • Date: 12/17/2006 11:14:34

have you taken her to your health visitor??
is there anything she will eat ?  =

Name: atomic snowflake • Date: 12/17/2006 12:55:51

Don't worry, she won't starve herself. Toddlers tend to eat when they're having a growth spurt. In between spurts then can eat very little without having any ill-effects whatsoever. Try not to worry.

Give her small portions of things. Make a plate up for her with some nibbly bits on such as: breadsticks, cubes of cheese, apple, banana etc.

If she's drinking her milk then that is good - milk is a form of food in itself.  =

Name: Nicola • Date: 12/17/2006 15:18:44

atomic is right. I have 2 17 month old daughters and they go mad for grapes and raisens. they call them "Yumyums" and have just figured out a way of reaching the fruit bowl and when I came home today from the jobcentre i found them squished onto the kitchen floor. Mine also like petit filous yoghurts. The teeny little bbay sized pots. We go through about 20 of them in a week at least. They have at least 2 each a day! but they are healthy so i dont mind. The twins are slightly underweight actually but my health visitor said if you calculate from their due date they would be mroe ore less on target so I dont have much to worry about. SO chat to your visitor and try nibbles!  =

Name: amy • Date: 12/17/2006 19:14:05

my daughter is the completely op to yours she will eat and eat her solids but she will only have about 8oz of milk in a whole day so thats just one bottle but im not worried because she is getting her food. or should i be worried because she isnt getting enough fluid  =

Name: Hiddy • Date: 12/18/2006 03:10:48

When they wont eat we all panick. But seriously, would YOU feel like eating every set meal at certain times? Would you like to eat whatever it is you are given?

There are lots of reasons babies wont eat, as long as its not medical, dont worry about it...they are just like us, they are not always hungry enough to eat every meal  =

Name: momo • Date: 12/18/2006 13:46:41

Kids can be finiky at that age and somedays they'll eat only hotdogs or just want crackers..or milk...don't worry to much...but you shouldn't let her fill up on milk too much....sometimes that makes them full and they won't eat any food...  =

Name: malakheimom • Date: 01/19/2007 01:38:58

My son is the same way here lately he wont eat anything. I will make him something different and he wont eat that. He is already liitle for his age( one year old). He only wants to eat crackers, snacks, yogurt, and pizza but that is it. I just started him on regular milk and he will drink that  =

Name: Amy 19 • Date: 01/19/2007 09:14:32

Atomic snowflake is right a toddler will not starve. but i dont think a 1.5 year old should just be drinking milk, i suggest cutting out some bottles and im sure she will start eating again. i dont know how many bottles you are giving her a day but she should only be drinking it at night and as a drink so she wont get full on it.  =

Name: montak • Date: 03/27/2007 14:27:26

i had a child like that he is now 6 and lives on bread and butter and porridge he is fine and healthy. i wouldnt worry about her not eating, if you give her a little praise when she eats even a biscuit or something then she might start eating. its hard trying to get them off the milk but eventually it will happen you hve to be tough with her i know its hard but it works ive been there and i ok now  =

Name: Emma • Date: 03/27/2007 15:42:04

your 6 year old only eats bread and butter and porriege ??  =

Name: Emma • Date: 03/27/2007 17:04:56

**porridge  =

Name: nicole • Date: 06/22/2007 11:27:57

im having the same trouble...my sone is 1 and he wount eat...he throws tantrums whenever i try something...he wount even eat finger foods except cheerios...i even cut out his bottle i give his bottle once during the day with milk and he still wakes up at night so i give it to him like twice at night....what do i do??? hes driving me crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  =

Name: Anna22 • Date: 06/22/2007 12:41:41

ITS UNLIKELY FOR TOTS TO STARVE SHE PROBALY is being a pain my 2 went through that lol worrying isn't it, contact your health visitor ask her/him for help. What foods that are healthy that she likes? i would aslo advise to perseveer with her keep offering her food ect... good luck and please keep us informed  =

Name: DIANA • Date: 07/13/2007 10:04:38

MY SON IS THE SAME, HE WONT EVEN DRINK MILK, I HAVE TO FORCE HIM TO EAT OR DRINK ANYTING!!! HE IS STARTING TO LOOSE WEIGHT... DOCTOR SAID ITS PROB BECAUSE HE IS TEETHING, AND ITS COMMON AT THIS AGE... ILL HAVE TO BUY VITAMINS IN THE MEAN TIME AND KEEP FORCING FOOD DOWN HIS THROAT!! GOOD LUCK  =

Name: emma • Date: 08/24/2007 12:04:25

you should limit her milk to an appropriate amount for her age. If she is getting more milk than she needs she won't have an appetite for other foods. by this age she should be eating more solid than milk - she probably only nees 3-4 serves of dairy a day - one serve is a 30g piece of cheese, a 250ml glass of milk or a small tub of yoghurt. Start giving her water for some of her milk feeds and she should get hundry enough to try some other foods. Hope this helps  =

Name: Katy • Date: 09/03/2007 12:59:07

HEy, don't worry about it. I have two boys who went through the same thing. They just take those spells. As long as she doesn't start to lose weight your okay. You can even ask your doctor for suggestions.  =

Name: cherisalorraine • Date: 09/03/2007 22:36:44

listen to Katy she is right all kids are different you cant always adhere to every thing that every doctor has ever written they (the kids) all go through phases and this is more trouble for you than it is her body  =

Name: christi • Date: 09/10/2007 17:13:48

its my first time being a mom and my one year old boy wont eat much of anything and its bothering me!  =

Name: Tara Henkins • Date: 09/13/2007 17:30:13

I"m needing ideas of what to feed my one year old..
i'm not much of a cook...  =

Name: katy • Date: 09/30/2007 19:05:56

I have the same problem. even know my 1 1/2 year old son seems to take bites here and there. he never eats his dinner takes a few bites den wont eat no more. my health visitor said, he wont starve himself, children eat as much as they need. to and engage him during dinner time and lots of encouragement.  =

Name: The healper • Date: 10/01/2007 12:33:38

you should feed them something that they may think would be something eles disquise it make it look like candy or something they would like  =

Name: red:the helper • Date: 10/01/2007 12:34:47

If that doesn't work i don't know what will. :)  =

Name: parys • Date: 10/11/2007 18:41:58

i am 12 year old i was beon in 1995  =

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Name: tank • Date: 10/19/2007 10:25:22

You have probably already heard this but honestly babies will not starve themselves. My daughter is 12 now and when she was little She was the same. If you are giving her milk in a bottle or sippy cup at bedtime & naps she could just b associating that with comfort/security/safety and reject the food because its not the same feeling. Some babies have security things they can't sleep without like a specific toy, blanket, or pacifier and like grown ups they don't want 2 let go of whats familiar to them. If she doesn"t go 2 bed with bottle or sippy cup then this wasn't a very helpful reply but I still know she will b fine. Don't drive yourself crazy doubting everything. Unless we drop them out a window they survive almost any little mistake we make. And they won't remember it either! :+)  =

Name: Demi • Date: 10/26/2007 17:43:22

Heyy x  =

Name: elissa • Date: 11/04/2007 08:38:34

i think you should just give her baby food and milk to try and fill her up your baby will eat because she has to. just keep giving her what she wants and she will eat it. try saying things like ' here comes the train or something to make her eat' and if you baby can understand you tell it something to change its mind.  =

Name: Z • Date: 11/04/2007 23:03:00

How much milk is she drinking? If she is drinking too much she doesn't get hungry. "loose" the bottle (which should be a cup at this point). Do not force her. Offer and let her know she can take and eat what she feels like. When I was little, my mom took me to dr's to get me to eat. I was pretty skinny. They all said "she'll eat when she's hungry" to which me mom said "but she's never hungry!" (I also never drank milk) I never force my kids to eat because I remember it being done to me so vividly. I make them a part of preparation to make it fun. But I also do not beg, if they want to it it is there, if not they don't have to. No games. They also canoot "order" I am not a restaurant. Good luck.....ps I grew up 6' tall...just think if I had drank milk!  =

Name: elkie • Date: 11/10/2007 22:41:56

Mine is now 6. she lost interest in food at 1 1/2. She's tall, thin, and food means very little to her. She finds excuses to run away and eats only a small menu of things, if that, very rarely. Don't worry. It will get better, I think. Just be sure she's getting her vitamins, pediasure, or flintstones, or both. It will be okay. They won't let them selves starve. WIC or foodstamps will help if she needs pediasure. MIne has been surviving on it, and little else the past 5 years now. Her hair is amazing, since she lacks no vitamins. Let her have anything she wants (not too much sugar),of course, and later, the healthy eating habits will develop. Sometimes, after they've established permanent teeth, their appetite changes. A friend of mine from Italy has two daughters, and she said they don't eat until they're 6. Well, mine is now 6 and still hardly eats, but I know it will happen as time goes by. They'll be okay....trust me.  =

Name: Holli • Date: 12/01/2007 21:31:01

OMG! Elkie, I thought I was the only one with this problem.my son is 6 (almost 7) and he only eats pizza and toast (with ranch) and shredded cheese. Sometimes a grilled cheese. He will eat pop tarts for breakfast. He is healthy (rarely sick) and I asked the doctor if I should worry about and they say no, as long as he doesnt lose wait and isnt sick often. Although I still worry that he will be this way FOREVER. He drinks that carnation breakfast milk, so I think that helps. Its still is very frustrating. Nice to know I am not alone.  =

Name: liz • Date: 12/29/2007 23:16:18

my 1 year old only eats crackers and yogurt and grilled cheeses i cant get her to eat any veggies or fruits. she doesnt like the wet texture in her hands. she only has her 2 bottom teeth too! i need some ideas.  =

Name: SUSAN • Date: 01/11/2008 08:00:08

MY 2 YEAR OLD WONT EAT ANYTHING DIFFERENT  =

Name: SUSAN • Date: 01/11/2008 08:45:55

MY 2 YEAR OLD PUTS THINGS TO HER MOUTH THEN DECIDES SHE WONT EAT IT  =

Name: Jeannette • Date: 01/24/2008 09:57:46

Im having the same problem with my 20 month old. At this time he doesnt even want milk. I try to give him everything and anything. i just open the fridge and let him pick something. He usually will go for the apples but just to use as a ball. I buy him the Welches gummys and he will eat 2 bags. i hear it all the time, dont worry, he will eat when he wants to, but I cant give him junk food all the tme if thats all hes interested in . I make him brocoli, carrotts, soup, hotdogs, chicken nuggetts, u name it, i have tried, and he says "no,no, no  =

Name: felicia • Date: 01/26/2008 23:05:00

let your kid pick their own food  =

Name: cjsims • Date: 01/29/2008 21:23:57

Don't worry about it, kids eat when they are hungry. When my boy was 12 months old, he didn't eat for 3 weeks, except a few bites a day. I stressed all about it. Called my nurse, and she is the one who told me, as long as he is acting normal, and doesn't look or seem dehydrated, then he is fine, and when he is hungry, he will eat. Other than that, don't force him. No amount of forcing will make them want to eat if they don't want it. Good luck.  =

Name: Louie • Date: 02/03/2008 19:41:37

I have a 2 year old and he thinks all food is gross. i am going crazy seeing him go everyday without eating. he might have a slice of cheese and a half piece of toast for the whole day. any other food ideas that might make him eat????  =

Name: samantha • Date: 02/07/2008 14:23:52

I would suggest letting her feed herself. My one year old loves almost everything, and so recently she has stopped eating, too. At every mealtime I try to feed her and she just puts up her hands as if to block the food from her mouth. I realized, as she is becoming more independent, she wants her independance on that as well, I tried letting her feed herself, as I held the end of the fork, and she ate every last drop.  =

Name: michael • Date: 02/07/2008 15:29:26

lovely  =

Name: michael • Date: 02/07/2008 15:30:01

shit!!  =

Name: yergalem • Date: 02/08/2008 18:23:11

This is a common age for picky eaters. The first thing to know is that you should not force food on her This will only cause her to further revert. here are some tips

Offer foods with lots of variety but don't cook one thing and when she refuses it, cook another thing. if you are offering something that you know she likes, offer it to her and if she decides not to eat it tell her that you will save it for her in the fridge if she is hungry later. i hope it will help.....  =

Name: keturrah • Date: 02/09/2008 07:07:53

Does she just not eat the healthy thing you give her she wont eat anything?

If its the healthy things, theres a book called deceptively delious, by ??????? steinburge? (i think thats how you spell the last name-sorry) but she has reciepies for fun 'junkish foods' but with veg purees in it so they wont know. If that doesnt work ask your health visitor! I hope thats helped!!  =

Name: CARINNA • Date: 02/13/2008 12:56:42

My son is 21 months and will not eat a thing. the doctors think he may have reflux but the tests havent shown anything. He seriously eats nothing but cheerios and crackers in a day. a couple of months ago i usually could get him to eat cheese, yogurt, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, bananas, grapes and apple sauce. when he did eat it wasnt enough calories for him to survive off of in a day. now the amount he eats in a day fits in my hand. He is also very petite, 20lbs. the doctors are concerned about him, not sure if there is anything wrong with him or not. He drinks between 2-3 sippy cups a day of milk. they get mixed with carnation instant breakfast and a nutritional supplement call benecalorie. I have tried all of the advice everyone is giving but nothing seems to work.  =

Name: angik • Date: 02/18/2008 18:54:05

I have a two year old who will not eat a single vegie or fruit. I worry myself sick about it. He would eat a loaf of brad a day if you let him, so I have had to put my foot down. I don't know if I am being to hard or not. I offer him what we are having for tea(within reason) and if he doesn't eat it I reheat it for him for luch. Usually still doesn't eat it. I hope I'm doing the right thing. I figure it is my job to provide the food. It is his job to eat it.  =

Name: emmasmom • Date: 02/26/2008 14:07:50

i am so happy to hear other moms out there are going through the same thing, my daughter is a year and hardly eats. i just thankful this is not just a problem i am having, it can be so scary and frustrating at times.  =

Name: triptadasgupta • Date: 03/12/2008 02:49:47

my one and a half year old baby has very tight bowel i mean her motion is not at all easy going. please suggest me what all can be given to her to eat so that her motion becomes loose and easy.  =

Name: lorraine • Date: 03/12/2008 17:36:01

i cant believe der is so many babys dat wont eat..i taught it was just mine. Shes one and a half and could go a whole day without any food. She will eat a spoon or two of dinner and thats it. She drinks plenty of cows milk and i tried not giving her so much but dat still didnt help. im just hoping dat she will grow out of it  =

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Name: Lisa Marie Bambu • Date: 04/08/2008 20:32:54

My 2yr old son wont eat either,I'm worried,he just nibbles,wont eat a meal,like today he just had his cherrios,the sitter says the same,but he does love the cereal,some days she says he has 5 bowls,but other days he don't eat much,I make him dinner & he says no & brings it to the kitchen to me.I'm just to frustrated,please help me,
Lisa  =

Name: yesenia • Date: 05/08/2008 20:39:25

someone please tell me why my 1 year old wont eat  =