I have 18 months old daughter,i am very sad she doesn't eat well,unlike before she can eats a lot.,now nothing

Question

she donsn't want her all food even we give her any variety of foods..i am worried she lost her weight and not chubby anymore..even i give her vitamins still not working..please help me,this is my everyday problems..

Answer 1

Every toddler goes through this. You're doing the right thing by offering her a variety. Just let her choose. Don't get into food battles. They can cause disastrous consequences.

Answer 2

All kids go through phases like that.  It's completely normal.  Just as long as they are eating at least a little something.  My son is now 3 and he has just started doing that again.  He's too busy playing to eat, but he eats when he's hungry.

Answer 3

It is a stage.  My kid went through the same thing.

Answer 4

never force them to eat. toddlers are picky. but they will eat when they are hungry. even if she is just eating a few bites it ok she dosnt have to eat it all. and as long as she is still in the normal range for her age you have nothing to worry about, just let her do her thing and enjoy her dont worry so much.(if she loses to much wieght or your still concerned take her to the doctors. though they will tell you its normal)

Answer 5

It's fine, the more you stress about it the more she won't want to eat.  She doesn't have to be chubby, believe me having a child that is a little underweight is a LOT better than an overweight child.  When a child is overweight you have keep food away from them and that is hard to do and very stressful.  If a toddler eats ONE good meal a day and some snacks that is sufficient. This is what pediatricians have told me and I have read it too in books and parent mags.

My family is Iranian and it seems like some foreigners just want their kids to eat and eat and eat and if they are not chubby it's something to worry about, but it's something to be grateful for.

edit:  my 20 month old daughter loves to eat everything on toothpicks.  I make pizza from pita bread and cut it up into little pieces and put a toothpick in each piece and she thinks it's so much fun and eats it ALL.  I use the toothpicks that aren't sharp, they have a dull end and I supervise her, when she eats a piece I take the toothpick away.  I also do this with rye bread, butter and jam.  I also do it with chicken breast ...

Answer 6

I'm sure she's not loosing weight -- probably getting taller. Her weight is beginning to even out. Also, if she is not eating as much, maybe she is getting some more teeth? It could hurt her gums.

Answer 7

Maybe she is teething and it bothers her to eat.  Give her plenty of finger food choices -- cheerios  - carrot sticks - apple sticks -

Answer 8

She just asserting her independance and enjoying attention from you, when she refuses the food. Don't make a fuss about it. Try to make mealtimes a regular family time and try to remain relaxed. Have a word with your health visitor who may have some ideas about food to tempt her with. She probabaly isn't losing weight. Don't forget she is growing upwards. x

Answer 9

My husband, in-laws, and I were all very concerned when my 2-year old entered toddlerhood and also virtually seemed to stop eating. He had always been a good eater, but suddenly, upon entering the age of about 15 months, decided he didn't want to eat hardly anything anymore. I decided to do a little research on the internet, and found that between the ages of 1 and 5, children do not need the same amount of nutrition that they needed in their first year of life. Between these ages, children begin to lose their "baby  fat", and no longer need a diet high in calories. Therefore, they do not eat nearly as much. Just be sure to offer meals and snacks, but never force it upon him/her, because this will cause a struggle. Your toddler will eat when he/she is ready...trust me. In February of this past year, I took my two-year old to the pediatrician for his annual check-up, and his weight was deemed perfect for his age. Anytime you are concerned about something like this, my advice is to do a bit of research on the 'net - it's amazing what you can find!

Answer 10

i had the same problem hun. my daughter at that age wouldnt eat and went off her milk. she would only ever want juice. if she was hungry she would eat. just keep trying her, even if she just has a bottle of milk, its still got plenty of goodness in. try yogurts, or any finger foods that she can eat herself. i would mention it to your gp or health visitor though, just so they know. but try not to worry. im sure she'll come out of it and start to eat more.

Answer 11

in my experience with my 18mnth old it has more to do with the fact that he wants to eat by himself now so try putting some jelly(or wobble wobble as he calls it) in a bowl and giving her a spoon. Also try some other do it yourself foods like apples, banana's (manana). As long as she has her nido...she'll be fine. My GP recomended Scott's Emultion.