My son is currently 15 months old and for a few months now, he has been quite picky with food. He used to be so good with food and willing to try new things. I know it's normal at this age, but I would like some advice.
He has three meals and two snacks a day. Spaced out so he isn't too full for his next meal.
He only drinks water. I've tried milk (warm and cold), but he spits it out. He'll only eat bread, potatoes, bananas, some other fruits and yogurts. Fish and chicken are sometimes OK.
I've included one or two 'Safe Food' for his meals and one new/different food, but he'll only eat the ones he likes.
I've tried handing him the food and sometimes he'll lick it, but he'll immediately drop it. I remove the plate when he tries throwing the food off his tray. I don't shout at him or make any comments about it as I don't want to make this a negative experience or to make him feel pressured.
I'm on a restricted meal plan due to some health issues, so I can't eat exactly what he is having, but I do eat at the same time as him. If he shows an interest in my food then I will offer it to him. He just licks it or mushes it together.
He sleeps well for his naps and nighttime and doesn't appear to be teething, so I don't think that's an issue.
I've tried including him in what I am cooking, however, he would rather look or throw the things.
I get him weighed now and then and he is a good weight for his age so there's isn't any concerns. My Health Visitor said to keep doing what I am doing, but I'm wondering if there's any things else I can do.
He doesn't appear hungry when he goes down for bedtime, however, I do worry he isn't eating enough of different things.
Also he has lots of energy, which he burns off with playing, walking and running. He doesn't look pale or ill, so I'm assuming he isn't lacking in anything.