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Fussy 16 month old

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MrsBxxx · 04/09/2024 09:21

Hello all,

I am looking for help with my 16 month old. He has never been a good eater, he was difficult to wean and will only eat a limited number of foods now. I did everything the same as my first but he just won't entertain even trying things.

I offer him food and he won't even try some of them to determine he doesn't like them or will just throw them on the floor straight away. I know toddlers go through fussy stages but I have never had the stage where he eats or tries what is put in front of him. Meal times are so difficult because he just won't eat but he is genuinely hungry and will cry with hunger but even that doesn't make him better at eating (this is with a variety of foods).

He won't touch any veg and is very very limited with fruit. I have altered eating schedules and cut down on snacks to make sure he is hungry but not too hungry but with no success.

I guess what I'm hoping for are similar stories with tips or help that will inspire me to keep going or try new things. I'm feeling pretty desperate. My love language is making sure my family are well looked after and well fed and I get so affected by his fussiness with so many foods.

Thank you

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PolaroidPrincess · 05/09/2024 03:06

My love language is making sure my family are well looked after and well fed

Absolutely the same here and u had one that was very similar and was later diagnosed with Restricted Eating Disorder (ARFID).

I would offering new things but just give them a small portion of it and put in a separate bowl or plate a food that you know they'll like so at least they have something to eat. Make sure they have a good multivitamin and see if you can get a copy of My Child Won't Eat Flowers

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