What do I do if my child does not want to eat?

Baby eating

Most parents of babies experience the feeling of despair when their son or daughter does not want to eat or refuses to eat everything they want them to eat. This concern in normal situations can be exaggerated because healthy babies can regulate the amount of food to eat since they know when they are full.

But parents can be very frustrated if every time they feed their children, they don't eat. But it is not a frustration out of anger, but out of concern that the little one is not eating well enough and could harm his health. Children not wanting to eat can be very common and it will always greatly concern all mothers and fathers in the world.

Don't be obsessed if your child doesn't eat

Whether you have a baby or if your child is two years old and begins to gain independence, they can all go through different phases of development that involve not eating enough, but this will always improve with time if it is managed properly. It is absolutely necessary that you do not become obsessed with the subject or that you do not get angry or recriminate him if he does not eat. You need to maintain a calm and positive attitude, because in addition to being the best for you and your nerves, they will teach your child better things.

They eat for energy

Most children eat enough to stay active and energetic, even when they reject food. You must remember that the stomach of the baby or young child is not the same size as your stomach, so you will not be able to eat much in one sitting. If your child does not want more, never force him to eat more. Try not to worry too much about what your child eats in a single meal or in an entire day, it is better to think about how much he eats in a week.

What to do if your child does not want to eat

Baby you don't want to eat

Most children go through phases of eating only a few particular foods and this is a normal phase of development. Children often reject new foods and need to be introduced to them many times in a fun way until they manage to accept them to eat them, this usually happens especially after two years.

You must remember that it is a phase like any other and that this will pass, you will be more likely to eat those things that you know but you will gradually gain confidence to start enjoying food.

It is important that you learn to approach the issue of your child's diet in order to have a healthy relationship with food since he is very small. Also, if your child exercises and moves constantly, he or she will likely start to get hungrier and eat more. But if you want to know what to do when your child refuses to eat, don't miss these tips.

Establish a meal routine

It is necessary for children to feel secure in their day to day and that is also for meal times. Children feel more comfortable with routines, because they know what comes next and they know how to act and what is expected of them at all times. It is important create a tradition around the table so you learn when to eat and where to eat each day.

Eat with family

It is necessary that they eat as a family whenever they have the opportunity since they learn by imitation and so on. they can learn healthy habits at the table (But be careful, because they can also learn unhealthy habits). If both you and your partner work full time, it can be difficult to achieve it, but try to ensure that at least for breakfast or dinner you all eat as a family or at least one of the parents.

Keep a positive attitude

Girl eating


You are their role model so you will have to be enthusiastic so that your child is more motivated to try broccoli. Let your child see how happy you are when you eat healthy foods, so they will imitate you and enjoy the praise, something that will encourage you to continue eating well. If you only pay attention to him when he's not eating he may start to reject food just to get your reaction. If he doesn't finish his food in 30 minutes, you should take the food away from him without commenting on him. Accept that he has eaten enough and don't scold him for finishing it.

Make meals an enjoyable time

If you want your child to feel happy, they will need to feel that mealtime is a pleasant time to enjoy and have well-being. It is necessary to eat away from distractions such as television, games, pets or toys (although it can be really complicated, it is good to try it from time to time). Distractions will only make it harder for the child to focus on eating.. It is better to talk about many different things at a level where your child can participate.

Let me experiment with food

If you let your child eat with his fingers, you are allowing him to touch and play with the food and thus get to know the flavors and textures better. In addition, you will begin to feel that you have control over your food and that It will also encourage you to eat more and better.

Do not put too much food

Even if you want him to eat a certain amount, it is better if you put less food on him and if he is hungrier than repeat. A) Yes you will feel the satisfaction of having eaten it all, and do not worry if it is little food because if he is hungrier he will let you know.

Other tips to keep in mind

Dirty macaroni baby

You can also follow the following tips to keep them in mind every day:

  1. Set meal times regular to educate your child's stomach. Being always at the same time, you will know how to predict when it is time to eat and you will be hungry.
  2. Don't let him eat between meals or near main meals because they could condition your appetite.
  3. Don't use the tv as claim to train or distract him to eat. That will only make you eat less than you are hungry.
  4. Don't scold him if he doesn't eat because it will not make you change and could even create an adverse feeling towards food.
  5. If he wants to eat just let him do it even if he gets dirty. Let it have its own autonomy and enjoy food, so you will be able to promote a healthier relationship with food.

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  1.   miranda candelaria said

    I have a 4-year-old girl and she eats but hardly gains weight and has a growth delay of 8 months. I have her under control but they have not sent her edicines but follow-up I want to guide me in her diet and what I should do. I also have a 9-year-old boy who had an endoscopy and he developed moderate chronic gastritis and it gives him a kind of migraine and he does not want to eat and spends vomiting all day until he does not vomit a yellow slime he does not go away HELP ME thank you

  2.   MARIA ISABEL RAMIREZ SOTO said

    MY COMMENT IS BASED ON MORE ON ONE QUESTION, MY CONCERN IS THAT MY GRANDDAUGHTER WHO IS 5 MONTHS OLD, IS NOT EATING THE NORMAL, ONLY EATS 10 TO 15 OUNCES OF FORMULA AND THE VEGETABLE AND FRUIT COMPOTES EAT ONLY A FEW SPOONS. SOMEONE HELPED ME AND TOLD ME WHAT TO DO. THANK YOU.

  3.   Eleanor Tejada said

    I have a 01 year old baby and every time we are ready for lunch, she accepts 02 to 3 teaspoons and no more. turns his head to one side and to the other, gets upset and ends up crying, and pushing the spoon with his hand, saying no, no, no, no, no.

    These are every day and at dinners it is worse that I do how I can prepare their meals, or vary them or want to give them I do not know I feel frustrated because I feel that they do not like anything I prepare

  4.   Genesis Orellana said

    I have a 2 year old 4 month old daughter. She's not motivated by food lately. Leave your lunch almost full. She waits until her milk time, without eating anything else. I am very concerned, and would like some help or advice, to get my little girl to regain her appetite and eat normally. Thanks.

  5.   Rosa Maria Juarez said

    My daughter is one and a half years old and she doesn't want to eat, even she is underweight sometimes she eats well and sometimes she doesn't and she just wants milk.

  6.   zoila said

    Hello, my baby is a year and a month old and there are days in which he eats a lot up to 5 meals a day between fruits and salads apart from the main meals and in large quantities this behavior lasts for a good time, let's say a month, after that time his appetite It goes down considerably, she no longer wants to eat more, she hardly eats only two meals a day but in a small quantity, let's say two to three tablespoons and she only wants my chest all day, I would like to guide me, why is this behavior of my baby normal? I acted that way or is it k I am akostumbranmdo a bad help me please I do not know what to do ..thank you

  7.   barbara said

    Hello, how are you? I have a 6-month-old baby and she does not want to eat porridge or drink a bottle only breast and very little

  8.   Daniela said

    Hello, my baby is 10 months old and he does not want to eat food only breast, I can not take it off 'tampoko, he wants a bottle

  9.   Alessandra said

    Hello I have a 12 month old baby and he does not want to eat porridge only milk, I am desperate because he is underweight, please help me to know what to do or what and how to prepare food for him to eat.

  10.   marianela said

    My daughter is one year old and she does not eat anything but my breast, I am desperate because she is losing weight and there is nothing that makes her appetite bigger

  11.   Andrew said

    hello I have a baby of 1 year and 5 months refuses to eat salty food lunch and dinner, if he eats it is by force. I'm desperate, I don't know what to do! Please I need advice, I already tried everything

  12.   mercedes said

    Hello, I have a 12-month-old baby, he ate very well and one day he had a cold and his appetite was over !! no more like that !! I said it's because of the cold but the cold has gone by for more than a week and so has the appetite, he eats fruit, his milk never leaves it, I give it to him with cereal, so that he has something in his belly. We do not know what to do we give him everything except sweets would be the worst, I need help !!!

  13.   ivis brocade said

    I have a 2-year-old boy and he does not want to eat only his milk.

  14.   Danelia said

    my child is 3 years old, he does not want to eat and he only drinks milk all the time, he does not want to accept food

  15.   miracles said

    My 1 year and 2 month old girl does not want to eat anything, she barely receives one or two spoons and from there she does not want to eat, take more or less my chest, neither size nor weight are adequate. I am desperate, I do not know what to do, help me.

  16.   karina said

    Hello, I have my 1-year-old and 3-month-old girl and she doesn't want to eat, she only eats two teaspoons and nothing for 3 months she no longer drinks milk, what can I do, please help me
    Thank you

    1.    Gina said

      Karina, I am now in the same conditions as you, only that my daughter is 1 year and seven months old… she doesn't want any kind of milk and very little food… I would like you to tell me what you did… my e-mail is dandg2108@hotmail.com

  17.   edit said

    Hi, I'm Edita and I have a 9-month-old baby and she doesn't want to eat as soon as she sees the spoon, she starts to cry, she doesn't want anything or the fruit, she just wants the breast and I'm worried, please help me. cry and scream what do I do

  18.   lidiagecis said

    Hello, I'm lidia and I have a girl who is 1 to 4 months old and I am deceased, she does not want to eat anything, the only thing she eats is oatmeal and I don't know what to do, help me please

  19.   HELLO I'M SUSAN said

    HELLO I HAVE A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, HE DOESN'T WANT TO EAT ANYTHING BEFORE, EVEN DAKE MILK TWO DAYS AGO, I DON'T WANT TO FEEL DISGUSTED, THE MEAL TASKS 3 SPOONS AND READY PLEASE HELP ME I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO

  20.   MILENA said

    Hello, I have a two-year-old child, he does not want to stop breastfeeding and does not want to receive salt food, he spits it out when I give it to him, and he tried colorful foods, I have changed the menu, and he spits everything out or votes on it , I have tried everything to remove the breast and to eat well. Please help me,

  21.   christina canchig said

    Hello, my name is Cristina. I have a 3-year-old 6-month-old boy, my child is always thin but not so much now. I have a problem that he does not want to eat when we go to the doc. every time they go up and down they send me calcium every month if I give him if he takes but it is useless because he does not gain weight at the age he is it is impossible for me to eat he has no appetite if it were for him he did not eat I have to force him every day It is the same, please help them to enter a solution

  22.   glory said

    Hello, I have a 2-year-old and a month-old child, he is underweight, he only weighs 10 kilos, he eats almost nothing, he does not want to drink milk and meals are terrible, we take hours trying to get him to eat something and then he vomits it, we are already desperate because it is at risk of malnutrition. We already did all the exams and he is healthy, but he does not gain any weight, he is also very active all day, he runs and plays. the doctor told me that it is not good to give him some multivitamin or other things ... what do I do ???? help me please…

  23.   suheily said

    Hello

  24.   suheily said

    My 2-year-old son has never eaten well, only milk and juices, he does not want anything at all, we are very worried these days I have gone from appointment to appointment and I am waiting for the results, I try to give him his breakfasts, lunches, meals and he never wants anything just milk I'm going crazy… I pray to God that all the results we are hoping for turn out well ……

  25.   INGRID said

    Hello, I have a 19-month-old daughter and it has always been bad to eat, she presented an intolerance to milk protein, so until the year I take a hydrolyzed milk and a year later they gave her a challenge with whole milk and passed her Allergy had happened to her and she already tolerates all dairy products very well, the problem I have is that she eats but I have to insist a lot, play with her, sing to her, put toys for her to eat ... otherwise it is impossible, and then the only thing that He eats perfect without problem are his bibes, the rest even if he is a yogurt I must play him so that he eats it all ..

  26.   Ruth osorio said

    Hello I have a 1 year 4 month old girl, she takes very little breakfast 3 teaspoons in her lunch and dinner, she still drinks juices, yes, but no milk in a bottle or in her glass or with a straw, if she drinks me, she only takes 2 ounces a day but that was only days 2 weeks have passed and he has not tasted any milk I am worried because I have read that he should drink half a liter of milk a day I give him cheese but he does not eat the necessary amount only 2 bites and he only tells me what my tit wants I don't know how to wean her breast maybe so she accepts the milk and eats more, I don't know what to do, I'm really desperate

  27.   Marlin said

    I have a 1 and 8-month-old girl, for about two or three months she hasn't eaten well, she eats very little and takes bites that are too small and puts a larger piece in her mouth, makes it look like she was going to vomit; I thought it was just mana and one day I ignored him and he vomited, and he does this almost always, he only takes 3 teaspoons and no more ... this has me very worried, what can I do ???

  28.   denis said

    Hello, I have a year and a half girl, she does not want to eat well, I am worried that she is at the minimum weight and height, I have already tried everything but I can't get her to eat, just try the food and she no longer wants to, I would appreciate your help since I do not know what do and I worry that I will get sick

  29.   dana celys said

    Hello, I have a 10-month-old baby and I am worried because she does not want to eat, before she ate her cream and fruits but now she only wants breast and a little bottle, I do not know what to do I am worried that she will get sick from lack of food. what i do help. Thank you.

  30.   monica said

    I have a 14-month-old baby and she eats little and wants to breastfeed and sometimes she doesn't want to eat and when she eats, she eats little, what should I do?

  31.   Jenny Quispe said

    I have my six and a half month old baby and recently I started to eat him porridge and porridge but he does not want to eat, he only eats two or three spoons and then he turns his face to me and starts crying I don't know what to do for that eat because my pediatrician has told me that you have to eat anyway and how do I do if every time you see the spoon approaching your mouth cries it just wants my chest what do I do help me please.

  32.   VANESSA said

    Hello, my baby is 2 years and 3 months old, he usually eats a good breakfast, lunch and dinner is what he rejects. At lunch he usually eats only 4 or 5 tablespoons. It is very difficult for us to consume fruits and natural juices. What I can do?

    1.    Newsroom Madres hoy said

      Hello Vanessa!

      Does this happen to him by taking pieces or if you give him fruits and vegetables in pureed form, he does not want it either?

      regards

  33.   Luis said

    my comment is about my child is three years old is he only has a few ounces of milk aldia does not want food if someone can help me thank you

    1.    Newsroom Madres hoy said

      Hi Luis

      First of all, you should check if what he rejects is all food or only refuses to eat solid foods. In the following link you have more information on how to help babies and children to eat solid foods: http://madreshoy.com/consejos/mi-bebe-me-niega-los-alimentos-solidos-%C2%BFque-puedo-hacer_5097.html

      It is also possible that you are feeling jealous towards a baby (new brother or sister, a close baby in the family such as cousins, etc.) and you are trying to imitate it. If this were the case, I suppose that before he did eat other foods but now he decided to only drink milk. You should talk calmly with him, making him feel that he is old enough to drink only milk and needs other foods to continue growing and being strong, etc. Make him see you enjoying the food, tell him how delicious what you eat is, etc.

      Whatever the case, be patient; )

      I hope I have been able to help you, if you see that you need more help or there are details that could be used to give you better advice, do not hesitate to tell me

      Greetings and that everything goes well

  34.   anahi said

    My two-year-old girl depends on what you give her, she eats alone, otherwise I have to give her or eat with her grandfather in the lap .. she does not eat fruits, she drinks a little milk but what if she drinks a lot of liquids even at dawn he wakes up and asks me .. is it normal?

    1.    Newsroom Madres hoy said

      Hi Anahi

      Regarding that sometimes she eats alone and sometimes she needs you or her grandfather there is no problem, after all she is still a baby and she still has to get used to eating alone. The truth is that a girl eats alone at two years of age is a great achievement, so congratulations to both you and her; )

      The fact that he does not eat fruits may be because he does not like them. Try giving it to her in some other way, for example mixed with yogurt or by making a smoothie with different fruits until you find how she likes it best. You can also look for fun recipes that are more appealing to her.

      Finally, if you drink a lot of fluids, you may spend a lot playing playing and need to replenish. Anyway, drinking a lot of water is very good, it is one of the advice that is always given to everyone, be it a child or an adult, and if she already has that issue resolved, then better:)

      regards

  35.   anna raquel said

    My 1-year-old daughter does not eat, she just wants to be drinking milk every 2 or 0 hours and she drinks 3 onsas, and despite everything she is more chubby than normal, is it because of the nest milk that I give her? I need you to give me your opinion if it is okay to drink milk and not eat normally, thank you

    1.    Newsroom Madres hoy said

      Hello Ana Raquel

      Whether the milk you give him may be fine or not is something that his pediatrician has to assess, it may be necessary to change the milk but only he can tell you with more confidence. And if he does not drink anything other than milk, for his age it is not right. She continues to grow and needs more nutrients than are found in milk. Try giving him milk bottles with fruit or vegetable bottles for lunch and dinner, all very liquid simply so that he gets used to the taste, and later on you can give him purees with a spoon. I leave you the following link where you can find more information about the baby feeding

      regards

  36.   Ana said

    Hello, my 9 month old son does not want to eat the vegetable porridge with meat or chicken. I have tried enough and he does not eat. He takes normal breast and cereal porridge and compotes of all kinds of fruit, those he likes a lot in general everything that is medium sweet he eats it, he is not underweight and his size is above average but I am worried that he does not eat meat and vegetables for the protein content they have. It will not be harmful in the future

    1.    Newsroom Madres hoy said

      Hello Ana

      Don't worry, it was still a short time since your baby started complementary feeding and it is normal for him to reject certain foods. Be patient and try to introduce the meat or chicken in different ways, starting small, mixing with different vegetables until you find out which one you like best, etc.

      regards

  37.   mariela said

    Hello, I have a 6-month-old baby and at night she doesn't sleep much, she wakes up every little while, what can I do

    1.    Newsroom Madres hoy said

      Hello Mariela

      Don't worry, your baby is still regulating his sleep cycle and you can help him by following some simple tips. The first is to find out if there is something that is bothering you such as cold, heat, hunger or thirst. Also observe how long your nap lasts, if you sleep a lot during the day at night you will not be sleepy and it will be difficult for you to sleep. Another thing to keep in mind is that many 6-month-old babies still don't get a full night's sleep, instead waking up at least a couple of times. I leave you 3 links with information that may be useful to regulate your baby's sleep,
      Tips for bedtime

      I hope it can be of help to you; )
      regards

    2.    soniamorocho said

      Hello, my baby is 11 months old and he does not like to eat anything and if I give him to try he will vomit everything he has in his stomach

  38.   lcuia said

    Hello, I have a 19-month-old daughter ... and she doesn't want to eat anything, it always cost me horribly to be able to make her eat and I have tried all the meals, with all the milk with all the yogurt and there is nothing she likes, it seems that she never feels hungry .. please help

    1.    Newsroom Madres hoy said

      Hello,

      Perhaps it is the texture that does not convince him, you can present the same food in different textures (different textures of purees, pieces of different sizes ...) and see which one he prefers. You may also simply not have an appetite and need to wait longer between meals to be hungry. Try both and if it does not work, do not worry, as long as it is growing well, does not lose too much weight and is in good health it will not be a problem. Otherwise it would be necessary to consult with the pediatrician who will surely be able to give you a solution; )

      Greetings and that everything goes well

  39.   karen said

    Hello, I have a 1 and a half year old girl and until two days ago she ate everything but from one moment to another she does not want to eat I put two spoons at most and she does not want more and she throws it away, or she vomits it, and she just cries worried what can i do i have to take her to the doctor ??, i give her even if i don't want to ??, what can i do.

  40.   carmen said

    Hello, I have a 6 month old girl, about to turn 7 months old. He has been eating very well but suddenly he no longer wants to, he has not eaten for two days and he does not want milk. I am very concerned. What I can do.

  41.   Dalia said

    I am desperate, my 4-year-old 7-month-old son does not eat anything but noodle soup, white rice, custards and danoninos box juices, I don't know what to do because if I give him something other than this he will vomit everything. He even scares me because he doesn't stop vomiting. He has been eating the same thing for two years and lately I have had a cough and a doctor told me that it is because he does not eat any fruits and vegetables and does not receive the necessary vitamins. I don't know what to do for him to try everything without vomiting. Also I get constipated a lot and when he poops he does with little blood and that is why he only eats the same thing and they only send him laxatives. Please help me because I am afraid that something worse will happen to her stomach

  42.   Cristna said

    How many bananas should a two-year-old child eat in the morning

    1.    yesi said

      Hello dalia, how are you doing with your son? Mine is going through the same problem and I don't know what to do.

  43.   Alexandra said

    hello ,,,, I have a grandchild, who is going down to one year seven months ,,, and for more than three weeks she has been ill with the flu ,, and cough ,,, she took her with the doctor and gave her medication that he prescribed, but From a few days until today he hardly eats, he does not drink milk, he sleeps a lot, and at the time of swallowing his saliva it does not hurt but it sounds like something stuck, and he is losing weight, that worries me, it is called jade

  44.   Laura Elizabeth said

    Wave I'm desperate I have my baby 1 year and 3 months he does not want to eat and sleeps a lot

  45.   Yonathan said

    Ho can someone help me to know how I can make my daughter of 1 year 3 months want to eat food because she only eats a bottle thanks I hope you can help me I leave my email so that you can send me your help comments by mail. Thanks yonathaneliud2@hotmail.com

  46.   Macarena said

    In response to the last comment, say that if the baby (even if they are more than a year old, they are babies) refuses to taste anything other than milk, but he looks happy, and his height + weight are in line with the growth curve, there are not too many problems, I also imagine that the doctor will not have alerted about it. But of course, little by little it would be good for them to get used to trying other things.

    Another thing is that sometimes adults say "he does not eat anything" and it turns out that he has eaten half an apple, or a piece of bread. Although we do not consider them food as we do as a hot dish, they are.

    The best advice I can offer you now is to keep insisting (without overwhelming, without pressure) on offering a variety of food. Sometimes what children want is that the food they are given is like that of the grown-ups: at that age you cannot give them nuts in case they choke, avoid chocolate and condiments, etc .; but you can take a teaspoon of lentils without crushing, you can put half a boiled potato with a little oil. If what you want is to experiment, purees and porridges demotivate you, I say it from experience

    It is to offer each day, and observe what reactions they have. Another problem is sometimes the lack of patience that we have… children eat at their own pace. If you have put a piece of peeled apple on him and he picks it up, turns it over in his hands, but does not put it in his mouth, you may want to remove it and give him the baby (which is more comfortable). The way is the patience of the adult.

    But if you think it is a problem, consult your pediatrician without hesitation. I already tell you that even if they tell you that at that age they have to eat everything, there are many children who do not.

    A greeting.

  47.   Olga said

    Hello, I have a grandson who is 2 years and seven months old, Emilianito does not eat any food, only breast, we do not know with my daughter-in-law how to force him to eat, he feels that a spoon with food is approaching him and he throws it away, we are desperate and he only eats bread and tit

    1.    Macarena said

      Hello Olga, not only do you have to assess what they eat but also other aspects such as their general health, if the child is active or not, or if they have health problems.

      I also have to add that over two years, babies who still breastfeed, go through the so-called "2-year crisis" which is related, among other things, to more demand, and wanting to breastfeed very often, as if they were smaller.

      You do not tell us if he has previously tried more food, or if you have let him take the spoon with his hands to bring it to his mouth; sometimes what is discouraging is that the elderly do for them and do not let them participate.

      If it were me, I would offer a variety of foods prepared in a way that is easy for you to chew and swallow, it would not push, but it would give freedom of movement and to try by taking and putting it in your mouth. By age, you can do this perfectly. Do you offer him eggs, vegetables, fruits, legumes, pasta, boiled fish, grilled chicken? Do you do it without forcing him? Do you allow him to take the food himself? Ask yourself these questions out loud.

      But above all it is important to assess the situation as a whole, and if it is necessary to go to the health professional to verify that the child does not have any problems, do so.

      Breastfeeding at 2 years and 7 months is completely natural, the problem is not that ...

  48.   mileydi said

    Hello, I have a baby of a year and a week and for several days he has not wanted to eat anything, only breast, he is very active and plays a lot but nothing of what I give him he wants, he does not drink milk, he does not like it, when he wants he eats the porridge d fruits or try a few tablespoons of gelatin, I'm afraid I'll get sick, please help me

    1.    Macarena said

      Hello Mileydi, with one year old, even if I only drink your milk, it will be fine, you also comment that she also eats other things. You could try the BLW: instead of purees or porridges, prepare food for him in textures that he can chew and swallow (cooked or boiled, crushed, cut, grated) and let him eat with his hands, or use his spoon even if he makes a mistake. All the best.

  49.   Cristina said

    Hello, my son is 3 years old and since he started eating, he has never shown interest in food. We still have to give him food in his mouth because if it is because of him he can go all day without eating. There are things that he likes better, but he doesn't eat alone like that. He loves sweet things but even so and everything we have to be every two seconds «eat eat» the truth is no longer punishment, words, show nothing that arouses his interest x eating. We already dewormed it, and nothing. What I can do?? He is active, he goes to the garden, he gets sick with common colds of the time but nothing of consideration. All I want is to sit down without it being a trauma and a fight for me to eat. Eat everything does not select. But it's like I'm never hungry. Please help.

    1.    Macarena said

      Hello Cristina, you say that she eats everything, but it is as if she is never hungry, that is, she does eat. And you also say that it is active and not seriously ill. The problem for you is that he seems not to be hungry and that you have to insist a lot on him so that he takes a bite. If you have ruled out serious or chronic diseases, if you have done an analysis and it does not have parasites ..., I think that you should focus on offering only healthy foods (no processed, not a lot of sugar or seasonings), and put a small amount on the plate, giving freedom to pick up and eat alone, reminding him that food is ahead. Avoid watching television while eating, and eat with him, without overwhelming or pressuring him; Take an interest in what he likes, and remind him of the good things that food provides (nutrients for being healthy, playing, etc.). Maybe I'm wrong, but it gives me the feeling that you have a problem because you think that he is never hungry, but in reality he does eat, right? All the best.

  50.   Mayly said

    Hello, I have my one year old son and one week since he turned 6 months old, he does not want to eat anything other than just breast, what can I do, help me.

    1.    Macarena said

      Hello Mayly, breast milk continues to feed even if your child is one year old: continue to offer solid foods in small amounts. When they start to be interested, it works that you give them the same foods that you eat, with exceptions: nuts, chocolate, very salty, sweet or spicy foods. Always bet on natural options and a varied diet. a greeting.

  51.   Beanie said

    My 2-year-old son does not want to eat fruits or vegetables, only tortilla, beans, potatoes, eggs and soups, I do not know who to turn to or how to make my son eat everything I am very worried

  52.   Julissa said

    My son is 2 years and 9 months old but when he feels the smells of the seasoned food he starts to vomit because and he does not accept either of the two that they give him, he only eats French fries and hodot and tuna and nages but now I don't even know what to do?

  53.   OK said

    I need help
    My son is 1 year 11 months old, it turns out that he does not want to eat anything, only a bottle, sometimes he only eats eggs and chorizo ​​for breakfast, but the food does not want to know anything, I am desperate, I do not know what to do for him to eat he is thin and that worries me

  54.   Adriana said

    Hello, I need help, I hope and they answer me, my 15-month-old son does not want to eat anything, only his Bibi k is whole milk I do not know what to do I am desperate thank you I hope and you can answer me

  55.   Sabrina said

    Hello, my 1-year-old and 1-month-old baby does not want to eat anything, she does not drink a bottle or water or milk, she accepts all she does is take the teat and I tried all the methods but nothing worked for me.

  56.   aleeh said

    Hi! I need help my son is 3 years old and he disgusts food, he only takes a teat, yogurt, cookies…. But I feed him and he doesn't want to, I'm desperate because they say that the stomach closes to children if they don't eat…. I already de-wormed him and he still doesn't like food. HELP !!!

  57.   Jila said

    Friends, we are in the same place, I am desperate, my year and a half baby does not eat almost anything, only milk and that has me with wasted nerves, I do not sleep thinking about what to do to get him to accept food.

  58.   Yanira said

    Hello, my son is 3 years old and he has never liked to eat, you have to do juggling so that he eats about two bits of food, if he never ate outside, he would only drink pacha, for the pacha is the only thing that shows emotion, When it is food, he says that he does not want to eat, that he never wants to eat: o (, in weight and height he is normal, but I am worried that he never wants to eat. I have been told to completely remove the pacha and that when he feels hungry he will start to eat, but I'm afraid that even without the pacha he won't eat and then he won't drink milk or eat food, any advice, I'm desperate