Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I was curious if anyone else has gone their their 2 year old refusing to eat. For the past few days, she has only wanted cookies and treats. She knows these things are for desert, so she'll eat one or 2 bites of dinner, then say , " I want desert now. " So as of today, she refused to eat breakfast and cried because I wouldn't give her a cookie for breakfast. So she has refused to eat anything today and is currently having a grand time playing with her utensils and markers. My big concern is that she's always been on the small side and she's lost a pound in the past week from not eating. We have a homecooked meal every day for each meal and offer her lots of fruits and vegetables. We give her choices for meals and let her decide. If she wants soup for breakfast, she can have that. So she does get to make some choices about what she eats. I have no idea what to do really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 does she snack a lot? My 2 year old LOVES to snack. raw nuts, crackers, grapes, berries... Will she eat beans? will she dip foods? Would she be interested in helping you prepare things in the kitchen? These are just ideas that I tried. Lily does the same thing with desserts and eating her dinner. My view of done is an empty plate, but her idea of done is saying " I'm done " Let us know what works for you! Cassie --- On Tue, 3/10/09, flwrchldme1971 <a_new_dawn wrote: flwrchldme1971 <a_new_dawn Help! My 2 year old won't eat. (Not sick) Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 10:59 AM I was curious if anyone else has gone their their 2 year old refusing to eat. For the past few days, she has only wanted cookies and treats. She knows these things are for desert, so she'll eat one or 2 bites of dinner, then say , " I want desert now. " So as of today, she refused to eat breakfast and cried because I wouldn't give her a cookie for breakfast. So she has refused to eat anything today and is currently having a grand time playing with her utensils and markers. My big concern is that she's always been on the small side and she's lost a pound in the past week from not eating. We have a homecooked meal every day for each meal and offer her lots of fruits and vegetables. We give her choices for meals and let her decide. If she wants soup for breakfast, she can have that. So she does get to make some choices about what she eats. I have no idea what to do really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 My 18 month old acts the same way if she was dessert bwtn meals. My suggestion is that you limit her exposure desserts. Kids have a funny way of forgetting. Also try feeding her favorite healthy foods so she gets back in the routine of having a balanced meal .. Jeffery M. Hill V-Dimension, Inc direct: (877)865-3735 fax: (866)649-2647 email: jeff www.v-dimension.com Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T " flwrchldme1971 " <a_new_dawn Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:59:08 Help! My 2 year old won't eat. (Not sick) I was curious if anyone else has gone their their 2 year old refusing to eat. For the past few days, she has only wanted cookies and treats. She knows these things are for desert, so she'll eat one or 2 bites of dinner, then say , " I want desert now. " So as of today, she refused to eat breakfast and cried because I wouldn't give her a cookie for breakfast. So she has refused to eat anything today and is currently having a grand time playing with her utensils and markers. My big concern is that she's always been on the small side and she's lost a pound in the past week from not eating. We have a homecooked meal every day for each meal and offer her lots of fruits and vegetables. We give her choices for meals and let her decide. If she wants soup for breakfast, she can have that. So she does get to make some choices about what she eats. I have no idea what to do really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Two year olds are such a joy! First, as long as she is drinking water and normally active, don't worry. Don't turn this into a battle - no one will win. Try a smoothie with frozen berries, bananas, tofu, and greens (like kale). Give her a dish with frozen peas and blueberries (still frozen). She will roll them around, and eat a few. Kids love to dip: veggie spears with hommous; fruit spears with yoghurt. Just know that most toddlers go through this and it will pass! --- On Tue, 3/10/09, flwrchldme1971 <a_new_dawn wrote: flwrchldme1971 <a_new_dawn Help! My 2 year old won't eat. (Not sick) Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 9:59 AM I was curious if anyone else has gone their their 2 year old refusing to eat. For the past few days, she has only wanted cookies and treats. She knows these things are for desert, so she'll eat one or 2 bites of dinner, then say , " I want desert now. " So as of today, she refused to eat breakfast and cried because I wouldn't give her a cookie for breakfast. So she has refused to eat anything today and is currently having a grand time playing with her utensils and markers. My big concern is that she's always been on the small side and she's lost a pound in the past week from not eating. We have a homecooked meal every day for each meal and offer her lots of fruits and vegetables. We give her choices for meals and let her decide. If she wants soup for breakfast, she can have that. So she does get to make some choices about what she eats. I have no idea what to do really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hi- I wouldn't worry too much about this. 2 year olds are notoriously fickle when it comes to when/how much/what to eat. My 2.5 year old does the old '2 bites=dessert' ploy all the time. I also wouldn't worry too much about her wasting away. Unless she has some sort of sensory/nervous system or other medical issue (ie Sensory Integration Disorder/autism, etc. ) her body will kick in and force her to eat. It may take a pound or two of weight loss (and a few sleepless nights on your part!), but it WILL happen. I think Cassie's idea about invloving her in food prep is a great idea. My 2 year old LOVES to help cook and scoots up her chair the second she realizes I'm headed for the kitchen. Tasks she loves to help with: dumping the pasta in the water (make sure you keep her high enough to avoid steam-or even take the pot off the burner for a moment), washing fruits/veggies, adding spices/ingredients from a measuring cup, stirring, getting stuff out of the fridge/putting stuff away, etc. Generally there are PLENTY of tasks for any kid to help with while cooking. Good luck! ________________________________ flwrchldme1971 <a_new_dawn Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:59:08 AM Help! My 2 year old won't eat. (Not sick) I was curious if anyone else has gone their their 2 year old refusing to eat. For the past few days, she has only wanted cookies and treats. She knows these things are for desert, so she'll eat one or 2 bites of dinner, then say , " I want desert now. " So as of today, she refused to eat breakfast and cried because I wouldn't give her a cookie for breakfast. So she has refused to eat anything today and is currently having a grand time playing with her utensils and markers. My big concern is that she's always been on the small side and she's lost a pound in the past week from not eating. We have a homecooked meal every day for each meal and offer her lots of fruits and vegetables. We give her choices for meals and let her decide. If she wants soup for breakfast, she can have that. So she does get to make some choices about what she eats. I have no idea what to do really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Cassie, She won't even eat snacks right now. She used to eat really well. She loved beans and rice, pasta, soup, vegetables. I try to involve her in cooking with me, but she is not interested in the least. Shopping used to be a joy with her. Now it's nearly impossible because she doesn't want to sit in the basket. From what I have been able to read online, she is trying to assert her independence by controlling what she can. Thanks, Dawn Cassie Dixon wrote: > > does she snack a lot? My 2 year old LOVES to snack. raw nuts, > crackers, grapes, berries... Will she eat beans? will she dip foods? > Would she be interested in helping you prepare things in the kitchen? > These are just ideas that I tried. Lily does the same thing with > desserts and eating her dinner. My view of done is an empty plate, > but her idea of done is saying " I'm done " > Let us know what works for you! > Cassie > > __._,_ > > Visit Your Group > <;_ylc=X3oDMTJkYm9mdDlnBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0B\ GdycElkAzIwNzQ4NjkEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDQyMDU0BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2hwZgRzdGltZQMxMjM2N\ jk5Njk2> > | Terms of Use <> | > Un <- ?subject=> > Recent Activity > > * > 3 > New Members > </members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmZXAyY2FoBF9TAzk3M\ zU5NzE0BGdycElkAzIwNzQ4NjkEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDQyMDU0BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZtYnJzBHN0a\ W1lAzEyMzY2OTk2OTY-> > > Visit Your Group > <;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZjQycWFjBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0B\ GdycElkAzIwNzQ4NjkEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDQyMDU0BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTIzN\ jY5OTY5Ng--> > > Give Back > > for Good > <http://us.lrd./_ylc=X3oDMTJtNTF2M3NoBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BF9wAzEEZ3JwSWQDMj\ A3NDg2OQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNDIwNTQEc2VjA25jbW9kBHNsawNicmFuZARzdGltZQMxMjM2Njk5Nj\ k2;_ylg=1/SIG=11314uv3k/**http%3A//brand./forgood> > > Get inspired > > by a good cause. > > Y! Toolbar > > Get it Free! > <http://us.lrd./_ylc=X3oDMTJvcnJpYzBhBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BF9wAzIEZ3JwSWQDMj\ A3NDg2OQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNDIwNTQEc2VjA25jbW9kBHNsawN0b29sYmFyBHN0aW1lAzEyMzY2OT\ k2OTY-;_ylg=1/SIG=11c6dvmk9/**http%3A//toolbar./%3F.cpdl=ygrps> > > easy 1-click access > > to your groups. > > > > Start a group > </start;_ylc=X3oDMTJvc2d1Z205BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BF9wAzMEZ3Jw\ SWQDMjA3NDg2OQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNDIwNTQEc2VjA25jbW9kBHNsawNncm91cHMyBHN0aW1lAzEy\ MzY2OTk2OTY-> > > in 3 easy steps. > > Connect with others. > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Dawn, This is exactly what she is doing. Don't give in! They keep pushing limits and trying to stretch boundaries. When you have a 13 year old, you will looking fondly on the toddler issues. Robin --- On Tue, 3/10/09, Dawn Meisch <a_new_dawn wrote: Dawn Meisch <a_new_dawn Re: Help! My 2 year old won't eat. (Not sick) Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 10:59 AM Cassie, She won't even eat snacks right now. She used to eat really well. She loved beans and rice, pasta, soup, vegetables. I try to involve her in cooking with me, but she is not interested in the least. Shopping used to be a joy with her. Now it's nearly impossible because she doesn't want to sit in the basket. From what I have been able to read online, she is trying to assert her independence by controlling what she can. Thanks, Dawn Cassie Dixon wrote: > > does she snack a lot? My 2 year old LOVES to snack. raw nuts, > crackers, grapes, berries... Will she eat beans? will she dip foods? > Would she be interested in helping you prepare things in the kitchen? > These are just ideas that I tried. Lily does the same thing with > desserts and eating her dinner. My view of done is an empty plate, > but her idea of done is saying " I'm done " > Let us know what works for you! > Cassie > > __._,_ > > Visit Your Group > <http://groups. / group/ ;_ylc=X3oDMTJkYm 9mdDlnBF9TAzk3Mz U5NzE0BGdycElkAz IwNzQ4NjkEZ3Jwc3 BJZAMxNzA1MDQyMD U0BHNlYwNmdHIEc2 xrA2hwZgRzdGltZQ MxMjM2Njk5Njk2> > | Terms of Use <http://docs. / info/terms/> | > Un <-unsubscr ibe ?subject=> > Recent Activity > > * > 3 > New Members > <http://groups. / group/ /members; _ylc=X3oDMTJmZXA yY2FoBF9TAzk3MzU 5NzE0BGdycElkAzI wNzQ4NjkEZ3Jwc3B JZAMxNzA1MDQyMDU 0BHNlYwN2dGwEc2x rA3ZtYnJzBHN0aW1 lAzEyMzY2OTk2OTY -> > > Visit Your Group > <http://groups. / group/ ;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZj QycWFjBF9TAzk3Mz U5NzE0BGdycElkAz IwNzQ4NjkEZ3Jwc3 BJZAMxNzA1MDQyMD U0BHNlYwN2dGwEc2 xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbW UDMTIzNjY5OTY5Ng --> > > Give Back > > for Good > <http://us.lrd. / _ylc=X3oDMTJtNTF 2M3NoBF9TAzk3MzU 5NzE0BF9wAzEEZ3J wSWQDMjA3NDg2OQR ncnBzcElkAzE3MDU wNDIwNTQEc2VjA25 jbW9kBHNsawNicmF uZARzdGltZQMxMjM 2Njk5Njk2; _ylg=1/SIG= 11314uv3k/ **http%3A/ /brand.. com/forgood> > > Get inspired > > by a good cause. > > Y! Toolbar > > Get it Free! > <http://us.lrd. / _ylc=X3oDMTJvcnJ pYzBhBF9TAzk3MzU 5NzE0BF9wAzIEZ3J wSWQDMjA3NDg2OQR ncnBzcElkAzE3MDU wNDIwNTQEc2VjA25 jbW9kBHNsawN0b29 sYmFyBHN0aW1lAzE yMzY2OTk2OTY- ;_ylg=1/SIG= 11c6dvmk9/ **http%3A/ /toolbar. / %3F.cpdl= ygrps> > > easy 1-click access > > to your groups. > > > > Start a group > <http://groups. / start;_ylc= X3oDMTJvc2d1Z205 BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0 BF9wAzMEZ3JwSWQD MjA3NDg2OQRncnBz cElkAzE3MDUwNDIw NTQEc2VjA25jbW9k BHNsawNncm91cHMy BHN0aW1lAzEyMzY2 OTk2OTY-> > > in 3 easy steps. > > Connect with others. > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 lots of good advice already. love this group. I took a parenting class when my daughter was right about that age and many of the parents had concerns about their kids not eating. Our teacher's philosophy, which really struck a resonance with me, was that kids and parents each have their jobs. Our job is to offer healthy, varied meals at more or less predictable times. Kid's job is to eat as much of the food as they need. She cited studies where babies were given formula that had been diluted or not and they generally managed to get the same amount of actual formula by drinking more or less. They seem to be born knowing what they need. So for us to force them to clean their plate each time starts to impose upon that healthy knowing that the child is born with. She also told us an interesting study where they had a bunch of toddlers and they created a buffet for them. Regular stuff (for meat eaters) including all those things we feed them, including candy and cookies and stuff. At first they all went for the sugary stuff but as the days wore on and they were allowed to pick whatever they wanted, they tended to create fairly balanced meals for themselves, even if they did eat dessert first. I still want to read up on that one more but I do love the idea that even toddlers know instinctively what will keep them going, if allowed to choose. That said, it is extremely difficult for me not to sit and tell my daughter to eat it all up, then she can have a cookie or whatever. Sometimes I do this still even though I feel it's not the right way for me to handle it. Because she eats SO SLOWLY she would be there all day one meal trailing into the next. And my husband works on me thinking she's too skinny etc. But the doc says she's perfect. So I try not to badger her to eat faster or finish it all up. One of the things we discussed in the class I mentioned was that desserts should NOT be forbidden fruit. We all like desserts. You get to decide what you bring into the house, so if it's not there, it's not there. But she suggested sometimes the snack IS the cookie. Sometimes. So it doesn't become a battle. You can even start a meal with dessert if you want once in a while. She encouraged us to think not of each meal, but of a few days as far as nutrition goes, a week even. Because lets face it, toddlers will eat some weird meals. So my main conundrum has been dealing with the guilt of wasting food (when I optimistically put too much on her plate), trying to find ways to use the food or just be ready to eat it myself after she plays with it a while. It does get better as they get older. . . Well let me tell you the above methods are still not perfect but have worked fairly well for me for the most part. It really does help to remember each meal is not the end-all, be-all. And if you really can't get her away from " dessert now " then you'll have to find some sneaky cookie recipes with broccoli in them or something. :-) good luck Dee On Mar 10, 2009, at 7:59 AM, flwrchldme1971 wrote: > I was curious if anyone else has gone their their 2 year old > refusing to eat. For the past few days, she has only wanted cookies > and treats. > She knows these things are for desert, so she'll eat one or 2 bites > of dinner, then say , " I want desert now. " > > So as of today, she refused to eat breakfast and cried because I > wouldn't give her a cookie for breakfast. So she has refused to eat > anything today and is currently having a grand time playing with her > utensils and markers. > > My big concern is that she's always been on the small side and she's > lost a pound in the past week from not eating. We have a homecooked > meal every day for each meal and offer her lots of fruits and > vegetables. We give her choices for meals and let her decide. If she > wants soup for breakfast, she can have that. So she does get to make > some choices about what she eats. > > I have no idea what to do really. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hi- Just read your response to Cassie, and Robin's response to you. Yes, yes, yes, asserting independence and letting you know she has opinions. I agree with Robin- you will think back fondly on these issues when she's 13- and if you don't let her know who 'wears the pants in the family' now, just think, her 'boundary stretching' will be 11 years more sophisticated. Eek! (and I say this as the mom of 4 girls. I shudder to think...) ________________________________ robin koloms <rkoloms Tuesday, March 10, 2009 12:20:52 PM Re: Help! My 2 year old won't eat. (Not sick) Dawn, This is exactly what she is doing. Don't give in! They keep pushing limits and trying to stretch boundaries. When you have a 13 year old, you will looking fondly on the toddler issues. Robin --- On Tue, 3/10/09, Dawn Meisch <a_new_dawn@dirtykit chen.com> wrote: Dawn Meisch <a_new_dawn@dirtykit chen.com> Re: Help! My 2 year old won't eat. (Not sick) @gro ups.com Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 10:59 AM Cassie, She won't even eat snacks right now. She used to eat really well. She loved beans and rice, pasta, soup, vegetables. I try to involve her in cooking with me, but she is not interested in the least. Shopping used to be a joy with her. Now it's nearly impossible because she doesn't want to sit in the basket. From what I have been able to read online, she is trying to assert her independence by controlling what she can. Thanks, Dawn Cassie Dixon wrote: > > does she snack a lot? My 2 year old LOVES to snack. raw nuts, > crackers, grapes, berries... Will she eat beans? will she dip foods? > Would she be interested in helping you prepare things in the kitchen? > These are just ideas that I tried. Lily does the same thing with > desserts and eating her dinner. My view of done is an empty plate, > but her idea of done is saying " I'm done " > Let us know what works for you! > Cassie > > __._,_ > > Visit Your Group > <http://groups. / group/ ;_ylc=X3oDMTJkYm 9mdDlnBF9TAzk3Mz U5NzE0BGdycElkAz IwNzQ4NjkEZ3Jwc3 BJZAMxNzA1MDQyMD U0BHNlYwNmdHIEc2 xrA2hwZgRzdGltZQ MxMjM2Njk5Njk2> > | Terms of Use <http://docs. / info/terms/> | > Un <- unsubscr ibe ?subject= > > Recent Activity > > * > 3 > New Members > <http://groups. / group/ /members; _ylc=X3oDMTJmZXA yY2FoBF9TAzk3MzU 5NzE0BGdycElkAzI wNzQ4NjkEZ3Jwc3B JZAMxNzA1MDQyMDU 0BHNlYwN2dGwEc2x rA3ZtYnJzBHN0aW1 lAzEyMzY2OTk2OTY -> > > Visit Your Group > <http://groups. / group/ ;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZj QycWFjBF9TAzk3Mz U5NzE0BGdycElkAz IwNzQ4NjkEZ3Jwc3 BJZAMxNzA1MDQyMD U0BHNlYwN2dGwEc2 xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbW UDMTIzNjY5OTY5Ng --> > > Give Back > > for Good > <http://us.lrd. / _ylc=X3oDMTJtNTF 2M3NoBF9TAzk3MzU 5NzE0BF9wAzEEZ3J wSWQDMjA3NDg2OQR ncnBzcElkAzE3MDU wNDIwNTQEc2VjA25 jbW9kBHNsawNicmF uZARzdGltZQMxMjM 2Njk5Njk2; _ylg=1/SIG= 11314uv3k/ **http%3A/ /brand.. com/forgood> > > Get inspired > > by a good cause. > > Y! Toolbar > > Get it Free! > <http://us.lrd. / _ylc=X3oDMTJvcnJ pYzBhBF9TAzk3MzU 5NzE0BF9wAzIEZ3J wSWQDMjA3NDg2OQR ncnBzcElkAzE3MDU wNDIwNTQEc2VjA25 jbW9kBHNsawN0b29 sYmFyBHN0aW1lAzE yMzY2OTk2OTY- ;_ylg=1/SIG= 11c6dvmk9/ **http%3A/ /toolbar. / %3F.cpdl= ygrps> > > easy 1-click access > > to your groups. > > > > Start a group > <http://groups. / start;_ylc= X3oDMTJvc2d1Z205 BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0 BF9wAzMEZ3JwSWQD MjA3NDg2OQRncnBz cElkAzE3MDUwNDIw NTQEc2VjA25jbW9k BHNsawNncm91cHMy BHN0aW1lAzEyMzY2 OTk2OTY-> > > in 3 easy steps. > > Connect with others. > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Yay! Our 2.5 yr old is the same way. Here are a few things that work for us. 1. Identify times she naturally wants to eat. My daughter's are 9:30am, 4:00pm, and 7 pm. They don't coincide with our grown up eating times but she'll eat a ton if I offer the food when she naturally wants to eat. 2. Offer the food while doing something fun. My daughter will eat more if I offer the food while we're reading books or playing with dolls. 3. Hide the greens in something she loves. Guacamole with finely chopped kale and spinach is a favorite, especially if she's gets to mash up the avocado with her hands. 4. Look at what she's eating over a two week period versus in a day. My DD will eat a ton of food on Monday then almost nothing the next day and then Wednesday will have a little food etc. 5. There's an important lesson to be learned here for her and that's how to trust her body and its internal cues. She's old enough to know when she's hungry and to communicate that to you. I think it's a real gift for her to hear from you that you trust her to know her body best. 6. I just want to second the suggestion that your job is to offer her food and her job is to eat it. Remember she won't let herself starve. No child ever has according to Dr. Sears. 7. Avoid fighting battles you can't win. We can't make them eat, sleep, poop, etc. These are things only they can, and should, control. The most we can do in these areas is set up a supportive environment, be good examples, and offer suggestions when asked. If she has a need for independence and autonomy maybe it's worth looking at other areas of her life where maybe she can be given more. I used to get my DD's water for her, for example, but she can do it on her own. The more I can meet the underlying need the more success I tend to have overall. 8. Lastly, maybe consider giving her a multi-vitamin to help supplement. It might help ease the worry that she's not getting everything she needs. You're doing a great job it sounds like. I'm glad to know to know I'm not the only one with a reluctant eater. Rachel Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2009, at 10:49 AM, Jacqueline Bodnar <jb wrote: > Here's a link to an article I wrote on this topic: > http://www.toddlerstoday.com/articles/toddler-nutrition/toddlers-that-just-wont-\ eat-4960/ > > Jacqueline > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 One more thing occurred to me. If you are making the cookies, maybe there are thing you could put in them to increase the nutritional value and/or decrease the bad stuff. Flax seed, ground sesame seeds, and peanut butter might be good options. Using agave nectar or maple syrup instead of sugar. Or maybe finding something cookie shaped that she might eat. Broiled polenta from those premade tubes might work. Rachel Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2009, at 10:49 AM, Jacqueline Bodnar <jb wrote: > Here's a link to an article I wrote on this topic: > http://www.toddlerstoday.com/articles/toddler-nutrition/toddlers-that-just-wont-\ eat-4960/ > > Jacqueline > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Lots of great advice from people, but just wanted to add my two cents. First off, when she asks for dessert, tell her that it is all gone. Hide anything that looks like dessert, out of sight, out of mind (hopefully). She may protest by not eating, but when she realizes that she is hugry, she will eat. My 18 month old doesn't seem to eat much, but he has several BM's, so I know he is getting enough. Offer her a lot of snacks such as fruit, nuts, seeds, veggies and limit her fluids. My kids will sometimes fill up on juice or soy milk and not want to eat, so I know limit what they drink near meal times. I offer them something to drink after they eat something (although water is always availale). Good luck, I know it is frustrating. I have three kids and have gone through this twice! She will eat eventually. Be strong and don't be afraid to say no! , Rachel Morones Black <Exudepeace wrote: > > One more thing occurred to me. If you are making the cookies, maybe > there are thing you could put in them to increase the nutritional > value and/or decrease the bad stuff. Flax seed, ground sesame seeds, > and peanut butter might be good options. Using agave nectar or maple > syrup instead of sugar. Or maybe finding something cookie shaped that > she might eat. Broiled polenta from those premade tubes might work. > > Rachel > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 10, 2009, at 10:49 AM, Jacqueline Bodnar > <jb wrote: > > > Here's a link to an article I wrote on this topic: > > http://www.toddlerstoday.com/articles/toddler-nutrition/toddlers-that-just-wont-\ eat-4960/ > > > > Jacqueline > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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