My MIL is really nice, and she minds her own business. She wouldn't offer advice unless I'd ask.
DS1 is 2 and he has always been a fussy eater, very small portions, sometimes nothing at all, and it was driving me mad. I asked my MIL what she would do and what I have been doing wrong, and it bloddy worked, she was right:
- NO snacks, at all, except fruit, at set times (10.30 and 3.30)
- limit liquid (water only, juice with meal, milk after breakfast, lunch and at bedtime only)
- offer small portion of same food as we eat (not too much on his plate, it's a bit overwhelming), and always eat at the table with us
- make no fuss if he doesn't eat, but never offer anything different.
- Praise only a little bit if he eats, but no fussing.
After 2 days, DS is eating really well. He had veg and chicken curry tonight, with rice, he eat all that was on his plate, and devoured a pear for pud.
Just thought I'd share her pearls of wisdom with you gals.
BP xx