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2yr old not eating

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murphy36 · 23/08/2015 12:44

Yesterday he literally had:

Cereal and milk, box of raisins, 2 mini baby bell, yogurt and a bit of banana.

The childminder says he's eating fine either, but he alwayshas.

That can't be sufficient right?

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TheHouseOnTheLane · 23/08/2015 13:22

Well it's not a lot but it's not THAT little either. It's fine sometimes. I have two DDs and one of them survived on nothing but milk and cucumber for over a week when she was about 3.

She was horribly fussy and a light eater. She's 7 now and tall, well made...just fine!

Western children never starve unless they're extremely sick and or have a disorsder...they just don't. A two year old can live on that diet for a long time with no ill effects. Ok it's not ideal....but it's ok.

icouldjusteatacroissant · 23/08/2015 19:55

don't let him see you make an issue out of it either. maybe see if you can introduce some full fat milk, tell him its a treat.

Ihateigglepiggle · 26/08/2015 18:50

I Was just about to post something very similar. You are actually doing better than I am. My 22 month DS had a yogurt for breakfast and a fruit compote, a banana and a slice of toast and cheese for lunch and NOTHING else. He completely refused to even put one speck of dinner in his mouth. This is day five of his food refusal and I'm starting to worry.
I've stopped snacks, tried to encourage eating in a positive way and even made him foods he really loves. It's not working. All ideas welcome. I'll take him to the doc if this keeps up.

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