21 month old refusing to eat

[anxlousmummy]

Hi, I’m posting here for hopefully reassurance and advice

my 1 year old, almost 2 is point blank refusing to eat and I’m going to be honest it’s frustrating me unbelievably. I get anxious that he’s going to be hungry but I know he can’t be that hungry if he’s refusing to eat and also I get a lot of comments of people saying “he’s finely made up” meaning he’s on the smaller side. This makes me feel awful and makes me think does people think do I not feed him.

when I offer him food he pushes it away and pulls a face and when he does try food he instantly spits it out.

I can’t help but get annoyed, obviously I don’t show it but inside I want to scream, something about it is just frustrating.

I don’t know if it’s picky eating or just simply isn’t bothered about eating

does he drink plenty of milk?
how about porridgy things like baby rice etc, does he just not like solid food?

I might suggest a test for iron deficiency? It’s common and can impact appetite. Our little boys appetite increased once his iron levels were corrected.

I agree with getting his iron levels checked as this can often be the cause of low appetite.

What do you do if he refuses a meal?

And how much milk is he having and which type?

You say he’s refusing to eat, is he actually eating nothing? What is he eating and is this a new thing or a long time thing? I think more info needed here.

Hi,

Im going through the same with my 22month old son. Can you please let me know if you ever got his iron checked? My son just refused to eat any of his iron enriched foods and now Im regressing to his soya milk and fruit pouches and yogurt 😭 It brings me to tears and feeling as a failured mum during these times. Thank you

If he's refusing to eat he'll be losing weight and its a serious medical issue.

If he just doesn't eat as much or what you want him to eat, but is still gaining and growing, thats different.

Its not clear from your OP which it is?

Watch this video to help with toddlers refusing food.