Daughter throws her meals on the floor?

Question

when my 19 month old daughter has her meals she throws it all the floor, she starts my picking pieces of her plate then throwing them on the floor. when her plate is empty then the plate goes on floor followed by her cutlery and drink bottle. tried takeing her meal away from her but this has no effect on her she will also not let anyone feed her unless its something that needs to be fed on spoon like soup or cereal.

Answer 1

I no im young but my sister was just like that you should try being stern and not feeding her until she is hungry , and when she wants to eat give it to her but if she doesnt obey and keeps throwing it then you should sit her at the table with you by getting a support chair and telling her how she is eating just like her mommy so she is being a good girl but if she carrys on sit her back in her chair and say she is being naughty and has to eat like a baby ... hope it helps !

Answer 2

my little girl was terrible for this.She threw everything on the floor.She would also sneak her food onto the floor by putting her hand slyly under the tray and then letting the food drop!

Try not to give her any attention when she does this, otherwise she will think it's a great game! Try and make up some really interesting finger food and see what she does with that.Lots of praise when she does what you want her to do.Taking it away when she messes about is completely the right thing to do.It might not have any affect, but what she will learn eventually is that she just isn't getting any attention doing it.Also try not to get cross, (although it feels impossible)because again that is giving her attention, just calmly take it away.It may take a while but you will get there in the end.!

I had a year with a child who would eat nothing but yoghurt and banana.No meat, potatoes, veggies.Rice, cheese.

Avoid feeding her on a spoon.What you could do is get her a special new 'big girls' cup, and saucer and spoon.Make her feel like a big girl eating with her own new things.

Also could you try getting her to sit maybe with another young child when she eats occasionally? Seeing other small children eating can have a very good effect on children at this age.

good luck!:)

Answer 3

I dont know why but my only advice is to punish her and give her discipline.

Answer 4

hi Ive had 4 kids and 6 grandchildren they do it to get your attention dont do anything dont shout and scream Ive done that in the past but it didn't get me anywhere ,leave the dinner down ton the floor she will think twice if she has to eat from the floor or if you dont like that then just pick the food up put the food and child back to the table don't say a work so in her eyes it didn't work

Answer 5

She is definetly seeking attention. Feed her and take her plates and cutlery away as soon as she is done

Answer 6

Try giving access to food in smaller portions.As she finishes one portion give her another.  If not do like they do with pets spay her with cold water and tell her NO!

Answer 7

you cant punish her at this age!

kids do this, its exciting to see what happens to the food when it falls, and also to see your reaction!

dont give her a plate, just give her enough for one or two mouthfuls. if she throws it, fine, she hasnt wasted much. give her a few minutes before you give her more, and do not say anything. do not pick it up in front of her. do not shout.

its so funny to her when you shout! she wants to see if you will do it again!

good luck - itll all change one day!

PS if you try to discipline her at this young age, you will end up more stressed as you battle to control a BABY as that is what she is. she will not respond to discipline! leave that til shes at least 2. you can be stern, yes, but please dont tell her off!

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Answer 8

my sister is 21 months and she does this all the time but shes started to stop now as somebody have her any attention when she did it!

it was so annoying when she did it!

but my cousins did that aswell so i think its just a phase that they all go through.

All there looking for is attention so just ignore her and she will soon get bored of it!

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Answer 9

If she throws the food then let her wait until the next planned meal time until she is fed again. I would say that after 2 or 3 missed meals she may begin to think before throwing food away.

If this does not work then I advise you sell her on eBay.

Answer 10

give her meals that aren't as messy and hard to pick up until this phase passes.  if she continues to throw it, take it away and remove her from the table for the rest of the meal.  don't worry...she won't starve from a few lost meals, but she will eventually get the idea that throwing food means no more food or more importantly, socializing with mom.