Rylan won't eat!! Kinda long

I'm not sure how big of an issue this is but I can't get Rylan to eat anything. I waste so much food all day long because i'm trying everything I can think of. He won't eat his cereal or purees anymore so I thought he was just past that stage. Anything I can get him to eat he takes about 2 or 3 bites and that's it.

I mentioned it to his ped at his last visit and he kinda blew it off like it was no big deal but I know he should be eating more. He asked me when he eats...I said when he feels like it and his response was...isn't that how you eat? He tested his blood and everything came back perfect...he's also growing still so he said everything is ok.

I can get him to eat about 1/4 of a blueberry waffle...if that in the morning and sometimes that's it for the day. When he's in the mood for it he will eat a whole yogurt. Other than that if i'm lucky i'll get 1 bite of something in his mouth. Last night for dinner I tried...raviolis...chicken soup...chick n nugget...yogurt...cereal. I even tried to give him some of my PPJ knowing he shouldn't eat it just to see if I can get food in him.

I normally give him a taste of anything i'm eating if he'll take it. I've noticed if it's a sweet...cookie...cake...ice cream he devours it so now I won't be giving him anything like that anymore.

I just don't know how long I should let it go on for before it becomes unhealthy. At 10 months he shouldn't be on so much formula.

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DS is 20 months and still like this. I just found out he is in the 10th percentile and I am concerned. My ped told me not to worry too much and when we take the 2 year old meds we will see how his nutrition is

I get frustrated but we just continue to try to offer things....even if he will only eat bread

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Rylan is in the high percentiles...95 for height and 75 for weight.

He used to always eat his cereal and fruit/veggie purees I made him. This started when I started giving more table food. He can eat anything I give him...as far as being able to chew and stuff like that. He has 7 teeth so he bite everything too. He just refuses food...unless it's a sweet. I don't understand how he knows the difference at this age.

I read how all of the other babies his age are eating so much...actual meals and can't understand why he won't. Especially knowing he can...just doesn't want to.

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I know it seems like all the i of my own the other day, they all are not.

DS iis almost 14 months, and s in the 95th for height also, but 10th percentile for weight. He ate quite well though until he about a month ago (though he had a lot of trouble gagging on table food in the beginning). He doesn't gag anymore, but if it's not bread (excpet pasta) or cheese, or pureed fruit or veggies, he wants no part of it. He is capable of eating well cooked small bits of veggies or fruit, but he doesn't care for them.

Since he is thin, I do feed him something he will eat each meal, though I try new foods first. Sometimes he will surprise me, but I think most kids go through a picky stage around a year or a little after. As long as Ryan is still gaining, I wouldn't worry too much, but I know, easier said than done. Does he take vitamins? That should help also.

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My DS isn't taking any vitamins and he is 21 months old.

As for the eating, I think they really go in stages. My DS looovvveed food for a while, ate EVERYTHING. Now, he is a bit pickier.

I used to get so stressed out like you are getting, but (and this is bad, but it works for me and I know for a few other girls) I let him eat while he watches tv and he does eat a lot more.

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How long has this been going on? Could be a teething issue? Lily's not a great eater, but occasionally, she'll eat very very little, and it's usually because of teeth. It passes after a day or two though.
As long as he's growing, I wouldn't stress about it....easier said than done I know!

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Posted by KateDevine

My DS isn't taking any vitamins and he is 21 months old.

As for the eating, I think they really go in stages. My DS looovvveed food for a while, ate EVERYTHING. Now, he is a bit pickier.

I used to get so stressed out like you are getting, but (and this is bad, but it works for me and I know for a few other girls) I let him eat while he watches tv and he does eat a lot more.

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Today was actually a good day for us. He has a 1/4 of a blueberry waffle for breakfast...a full Yobaby for lunch and a few spoonfuls(maybe 2 tbls) of chicken and stars pasta for dinner!!

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are you giving snacks in between? How many bottles?