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randella
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Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
One day she'll eat everything I give her-- followed by a few days of a bite here and there of like 5 different things since I try EVERYTHING to get her to eat.
I waste so much food-- aside from the time it takes to prepare it. BUT, what we really concerns me is when she's not eating anything.
She is not even finishing her bottles and is not necessarily nursing for longer either.
Any tips??
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Posted 3/17/10 1:05 PM  |
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
i'm having a similar problem - but she won't eat ANYTHING new - other than rice & oatmeal. For the sitter - she'll eat whatever she gives her! 
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| Posted 3/17/10 1:09 PM |
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
I know how frustrating it is, and I've venting MANY times about it, but mainly you need to just try to go with it. She won't starve (I promise!)
As for finishing bottles, she isn't on formula, right? Then it doesn't really matter if she finishes milk, milk is a drink and while it is important they get it in, it isn't the same as formula or BM
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| Posted 3/17/10 1:11 PM |
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randella
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
why do they do this-- just to f*ck with us???
I swear these kids....
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| Posted 3/17/10 1:14 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
Posted by randella
why do they do this-- just to f*ck with us???
I swear these kids....
I do think in some regards that it is a control thing, they are testing...
And the actual amount of food a toddler needs is very minimal, and some days Christopher will eat literally two crackers and others he will eat more than me and DH, its nuts.
I used to get really, really upset and frustrated too and then I had an epiphany and realized I was just making both of us miserable
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| Posted 3/17/10 1:18 PM |
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nicknmb
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
Julia is doing the same thing. She now takes out whatever is in her mouth and throws it while grinning
I forgot where I read it, but it said that kids get what they need nutritionally over a weeks period of time. I try to remember this on non-eating days
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| Posted 3/17/10 1:31 PM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
I have an almost 3 yr old who could live on cheerios alone
I have read a lot about this. As long as they are growing and dpoing okay at their well visits, it is fine. They eat when they are hungry
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| Posted 3/17/10 1:55 PM |
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Lucky09
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
DS has days like this too. He loves Puffs, so I wind up putting a Puff on TOP of whatever else is on the spoon or his highchair that I am trying to feed him. Yes, it's trickery, but it works! 
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| Posted 3/17/10 4:48 PM |
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pickles16
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
DD is the same exact way there are days she'll eat like she's going hibernating for the winter, and other days she can care less if she eats a bite of food...I think its a control thing..also when she's overtired she doesn't eat as well I've noticed
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| Posted 3/17/10 4:56 PM |
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organichic
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
DD has been doing the same exact thing. refused dinner last night (i think she was overtired) and ate a ton today. some days she likes things, some days she hates them.. like you said, tons of wasted food and time. Im trying not to get too frustrated with it. Dh is annoyingly positive.. he either says "what do you expect, shes a kid" or "maybe she's not in the mood for that".
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| Posted 3/17/10 5:52 PM |
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usuk2004
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
We're having the same exact issue at the moment. He'll eat cauliflower cheese and yogurt and that's about it!
I do find he eats much better when other people are around. And also that he gets very constipated, so it's only when he's had a good poo that he even has much of an appetite. Sorry that's gross! 
Anyway, I hear ya about wasting the food - it kills me! I don't offer anything other than what I originally defrosted, if he doesn't want it, he doesnt eat. But he's younger than you're DD and solids matter even less for him.
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| Posted 3/17/10 6:04 PM |
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dawnygirl25
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
Posted by JenBenMen
I have an almost 3 yr old who could live on cheerios alone
I have read a lot about this. As long as they are growing and dpoing okay at their well visits, it is fine. They eat when they are hungry
and I have an almost 4 yr old that has been like this her whole life.
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| Posted 3/17/10 9:30 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
I used to be in tears with every feeding. Now all of a sudden things have picked up and Abby eats consistently. At day care she ALWAYS eats. At home it had been hit or miss. She is clearly a behavioral eater.
The best advice I got was from an old school pediatrician who said, if she doesn't eat, give her water and nothing else. Don't give her what she wants. No juice - no treats - no cookies. If you do that, then you are already conditioning her to play you every time. I stopped giving in and it got better.
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| Posted 3/17/10 9:43 PM |
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bonitachyc
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Re: Getting really frustrated with non-eating days
Posted by Goldi0218
The best advice I got was from an old school pediatrician who said, if she doesn't eat, give her water and nothing else. Don't give her what she wants. No juice - no treats - no cookies. If you do that, then you are already conditioning her to play you every time. I stopped giving in and it got better.
that's awesome advice, i'm def gonna try it when allison decides meals are out of style 
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