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Since my son was six months he has been a very bad eater.He is two years now and i am still struggling . He can stay without food the whole day . At times we feel he is hungry and is cranky too but still will not have food . We tried giving him various types of preparations but of no use . He is underweight . He is just 9.5 kgs at 2 yrs . Even height wise i feel he is not growing . I have been working and now am planning to quit my work .It is really frustrating . He is only on liquid diet .Can anybody suggest what kind of food i should try to give my child which will help to increase his weight. Pls help.Also would like to know if this is a common problem among children as i don't see anybody i know facing a similar problem.

2006-03-16

#21

Name: neetika
Subject:

same problem - 2 yr old does not eat

i have a similar problem with my son. he is also 2 plus. he never ever asked for anything to eat...till date. i force him on soup and custard everyday...and whatever least gets into his tummy, he is sustained by that only. But come summer, i am going to put him on banana shake. this will be really helpful and a good storehouse of energy. you can also try feeding banana shake in feeding bottle...maybe while your kid is asleep.
any more ideas...anybody...plzzzz i am desperate for any advice!!

2006-04-20

#22

Name: mother of 2.5 year old
Subject:

try these

hi Rukma, neetika and all the other moms of fussy eaters,
in this summer try to feed water melon as it is very good in summer . if they don t like pieces try in juice form with a colorful straw.definetly that will attract kids. never ver bribe them with chocolates or any junk for having their food.instead of one full meal try feeding in regular intervals with cereals,fruits, boiled veggies or boiled chana or rajma what evr they like.start experimenting with all the available foods and one or the othe definetly they like.pedia sure is also a nice choice to combine with milk.but i feel for kids of 2 years age need more solids than liquids. make them to tire lot by cycling or playing in park etc. then definetly they will feel hungry.i will accompain with my son who os 2.5 year when he is cycling or playing in park. i make him to run and play in the park rather than sitting in merry- go- round.i made him a habit of cycling everyday for almost 20-30 min then he will go and play in park.start with 5-10 min of cycling and gradually increase.hope all these work.be firm with kids when you are making them to learn a few good habbits. never melt before them.

2006-02-27

#23

Name: suncitha
Subject:

fussy eater

Hi Rukma,
Just b'cos all the kids u know are eating well dosen't mean that u'r kid should also should eat like them. i know so many kids who are fussy eaters like your son and don't take anything for a whole day. It is very difficult to figure out why kids behave like that. Ok now coming to your case it is time u'r son have something solid but you told he takes only liquid diet. Have u ever checked with the dr as to whether he has any problem with his throat. B'cos if they have they will refuse to take solid food. Now don't worry even liquid food can be made nutritious. Try giving him oats (the thickness u have to decide depending on u'r sons taste)mixed with carrot halwa, cornflakes(mixed fruits), broken wheat with which you can make kanji and finely chopped and cooked sabji. Try giving all this.
You told u r working. with whom does he stay when you go to work. If you are putting him in a daycare ask your parents or in-laws to come and stay with you for a few weeks to see whether it could make any changes. Wish you all the best

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