Little one does not eat!

[Nicolalala87]

Help!! My little one is 3 and is the worst eater in the world! Lately I cannot get him to eat anything… whatever I cook for him he says he doesn’t like and won’t even put it to his mouth to taste it! He doesn’t eat meat, vegetables, and is currently refusing anything potato or pasta related! I’m at my wits end with him and it’s soul destroying! He’s living off yoghurts, the occasional packet of crisps, melty sticks and milk! I’ve tried stopping the milk but it doesn’t make him eat so I’m really struggling! I’ve even tried McDonald’s and he won’t eat it! I’ve tried getting him involved in the food prep which he enjoys but still won’t eat it after! He keeps saying he’s hungry but no matter what I give him he will not eat! Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated xx

Cut back on the milk and stick with it until he gets properly hungry. As long as he's not dehydrated he will be fine

Has your child always been like this or is fussy eating a fairly new thing?

I'm wouldn't worry too much. My granddaughter's were terrible eaters for years, I used to call them food dodgers. It worried me to death and was really frustrating when I was looking after them. But despite seemingly not eating enough to keep a bird alive they seemed healthy enough. Fast forward to present day now they're older they eat way more than I do!! I keep saying they must have hollow legs 😂