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Fussy eating toddler solidarity thread

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RMarieClaire · 25/07/2021 17:45

I can’t be alone in having a two-year-old that barely eats. But none of my friends are having this issue with their kids. Her list of safe foods is getting smaller and smaller. She eats ok at nursery (still not a huge amount but more varied than home) but the other 5 days it’s basically white bread and baked beans or nothing. If it doesn’t come from a packet or the freezer, she’s not interested.

I’ve tried everything - eating together, letting her eat at a toddler table, small quantities, new cutlery, fun shapes, new things. I always sit with her even if I’m not eating and we never eat in front of TV. We have a good routine and she’s a ridiculously active child. But she has never once said she’s hungry.

I’m at the end of my tether! If this is a phase it’s a bloody long one - 6 months and counting if not more.

If anyone has cracked this, and can recommend anything to try or read or watch I would be very grateful!

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beckyyl · 25/07/2021 22:28

This is my 3 year old! I can name probably 8 things he will eat. And i have tried EVERYTHING!! Even the 'well serve him what you want him to eat and dont offer him anything else and then he will be hungry and learn' no he doesnt he would honestly rather starve than eat what i want to him.

Im at the point now where i would rather him eat something than what i would prefer. So i do just that now!

Weve been on this phase for a good year now. But i am the same and none of my friends have this issue either!

So I absolutely feel your pain with this one! X

ppeatfruit · 26/07/2021 13:15

There are plenty like this! don't worry or make a fuss in ANY way!!!! Not saying good if they eat or bad if they don't! I saw a nanny TV programme and she said that.

Children eat with their eyes, I would leave a lovely plate of prettily cut up fruit on the table, and or get the child to cut up their own. (maybe make up a face shape with it) Don't mention meals at all. just put small bowls of their favourite foods on the table and let them help themselves. When you eat.

It's a very normal part of growing up and showing their independence. Remember too that they have very small stomachs and to us what seems like nothing will fill them up! Don't give ANY fizzy drinks or teas, also hardly any milk (remember that milk is a food!!!!) which fills them up. Just filtered water. I speak as an ex CM\nanny EY teacher and M of 3. We often made pizzas together and or played Goldilocks games too. It takes their minds off the eating bit!

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