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Completely off food

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Alice4417 · 15/02/2025 09:00

Hi al my 17 month old used to absolutely love food and eat a crazy amount. On Tuesday (4 days ago) he was sick once in the morning then off his food all day, Wednesday he was sick again but just once and off his food, Thursday and Friday hasn't been sick but still hasn't wanted food. We have tried everything, all his favourite foods, even biscuits and cookies he's refusing , or putting it in his mouth and then taking it out again. He is still having his milk but not finishing a bottle. Luckily still wanting his water though. I'm wondering if being sick has made him have a negative association with food ? My question really is how long do you think this will last and does anyone have any tips 😢

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Dal8257 · 15/02/2025 12:55

He probably just doesn’t have his appetite back yet from the tummy bug, it’s only been a couple of days. Mine would always be off food for a few days if they are unwell, then they get their appetite back when they are better. I wouldn’t worry about it just yet. It sounds pretty normal. Just make sure he’s getting enough liquid.

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