eating disorder

Las Pinas City, Philippines
June 28, 2007 11:31pm CST
I've been having a hard time feeding my son. It seem that he is not interested in everything we give him. We have varieties of food ..yet, he's not interested. I'm afraid that he will not get enough nutrition from being so picky.
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5 responses
29 Jun 07
You haven't said how old he is? Generally children of most ages go through phases of refusing certain foods. And what is their favourite today may be revolting to them tomorrow! Generally children get enough of what they need one way or another. I'm guessing you are reffering to a toddler...? Get plenty of yoghurts and milk in him... and things that he does like to eat. Whilst gently encouraging him to try other things. Try not to make an issue out of it, food times shouldn't be a stressfull time. Try to avoid crisps and sweets as much as you can. One packet of crisps is enough to keep a small child going for a day!!! I'm sure given time the child will grow out of this. But if you really are concerned or your child is losing weight then contact your gp or health visitor for assistance. All the best.
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• United Arab Emirates
30 Jun 07
Hello, How old is ur child? is he very young? Try to check what he likes. Give him full cream milk if you have started giving him outside milk. Take care
• Australia
30 Jun 07
Please don't give him full cream milk until after the age of 1, the bacteria in cows milk can upset the tummy a LOT & could make him very sick.
@lillake (1630)
• United States
29 Jun 07
How old is he? What's a typical day for him in eating? Does he have any faves you could sneak around with? Like adding raw shredded spinich to scrambled eggs, shredded carrots and kale to pizza sauce, or making a smoothie with some fresh fruit.
@butterfly39 (3904)
• Philippines
29 Jun 07
Check his tounge, see if it's too white, wipe it with clean cloth to get them. Maybe give him vitamins Mosigor Vita for his appetite.
@xiuluoelly (1224)
• China
29 Jun 07
Most children have choosy food anorexia of illnesses, the best to take him to the hospital and check