OHbaby! Forums : Not Eating https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:31:48 +0000 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:35:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=18771 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Not Eating : Becks, I am guessing that he is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=431103&title=not-eating#431103 Author: busymum
Subject: 18771
Posted: 03 July 2008 at 8:35pm

Becks, I am guessing that he is comfort eating out of the anxiety of the move etc as well. So I'd let the chippies run out (even if some of them just run to a high shelf out of sight) until he has no choice. Also, given his age, I'd check him for temperature.

He's probably young enough that you could serve up a couple of chippies plus soft carrot plus whatever else and he'll eat a bit of all and believe that the chippies have run out?

I think the best thing is probably to all eat the same things at the same time.

Hope things settle down quickly.]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:35:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=431103&title=not-eating#431103 <![CDATA[Not Eating : Thank you so much I am going to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429699&title=not-eating#429699 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 2:51pm

Thank you so much I am going to try some of your ideas tonight. I am not fussed if he doesn't eat his meat as he has never been a big meat fan.

As we are heading back to Palmy tomorrow I will get a few things you have suggested as well.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:51:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429699&title=not-eating#429699 <![CDATA[Not Eating : Olivia does this from time to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429668&title=not-eating#429668 Author: Peace
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 2:27pm

Olivia does this from time to time from teething (which is coming to an end YAHOO!), I keep pushing the good stuff and the other things are as a treat. If it has to be bread then put marmite or ham and cheese in it and make it a whole grain bread. If it's chippies he wants then find an alternative at your bin inn like banana chips (hey, worked here ). If he is only eating crackers then slather some hummus on it. I also just keep leaving food in front of Olivia as well and cut down on snacking. If she wont eat her dinner and is hungry an hour later she gets her dinner reheated and offered.]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:27:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429668&title=not-eating#429668 <![CDATA[Not Eating : nikkiwhyte wrote:My mantra: As...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429645&title=not-eating#429645 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 2:09pm

Originally posted by nikkiwhyte nikkiwhyte wrote:

My mantra:

As a parent, your responsibility is to provide the food and Josh's responsibility is to eat it.

They learn pretty fast that they can wrap you around their little finger.

I would keep serving normal food that you expect he should be able to eat (maybe not a whole plate of brocolli IYKWIM) and if he doesn't eat it then tough. That's his problem.

I also wouldn't try and compensate by giving more milk after dinner etc.


io agree - except maybe withthe milk thing...

but yeah dont give him the option of the "bad" food.]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:09:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429645&title=not-eating#429645 <![CDATA[Not Eating : Apparently with some kids it takes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429599&title=not-eating#429599 Author: FionaS
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 1:16pm

Apparently with some kids it takes a loooong time too. I have several friends with fussy eaters and they just offered vege etc every night and after a good year or more, the kids eventually got the hang of it.]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:16:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429599&title=not-eating#429599 <![CDATA[Not Eating : Steph, you&#039;re doing exactly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429582&title=not-eating#429582 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 1:04pm

Steph, you're doing exactly what I would.  If he's not hungry enough for his meals then tough luck. 

I know it's hard with other household members about (yesterday afternoon Michaela was given 2 artificial nonsense packed iceblocks, and for the first time in weeks threw screaming temper tantrums... might be conincidence. I also found a packet of baby eskimos in the pantry - and threw them out).  Stay staunch and everytime they give Lucas something you don't want him to have remind them that you don't like him having it and why.  The other week I took a bag of hot chips off Michaela straight after MIL gave them to her, I was so annoyed that I had to do that but sometimes you need to.  Remember you'll be out soon (whereas I'm stuck indefinitely )



Edited by MrsMojo]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:04:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429582&title=not-eating#429582 <![CDATA[Not Eating : ok you have witnessed what a horrible...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429577&title=not-eating#429577 Author: kebakat
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 1:01pm

ok you have witnessed what a horrible little bugger Daniel can be to feed lol...

I just continued to offer and offer and offer the foods. Not long after his birthday I got so fed up with him not eating (by that stage it had been well over a month of not wanting to eat) that I just forced it down him. I did that for a week and now he eats really well lol.

I sound like a mean mummy but hey it worked.]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:01:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429577&title=not-eating#429577 <![CDATA[Not Eating : Mum2Lucas wrote:Yeah but what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429575&title=not-eating#429575 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:58pm

Originally posted by Mum2Lucas Mum2Lucas wrote:

Yeah but what about when you DO offer healthy choices day in, day out and it's just constantly being thrown at you/or in the bin?



*cough* throw it back ....now that would be entertaining ! ]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:58:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429575&title=not-eating#429575 <![CDATA[Not Eating : Yeah but what about when you DO...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429563&title=not-eating#429563 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:51pm

Yeah but what about when you DO offer healthy choices day in, day out and it's just constantly being thrown at you/or in the bin?

Offering the good food isn't our problem here, neither is me feeding him chips ...I refuse to give him junk, he gets it from other family members (the problem with living with your family, they spoil them and offer far too many treats)

I personally think cut down milk intake & if he won't eat meals then too bad, get him down from the table and he can starve. Easier said than done, but I'm having to resort this now with lucas. No booby if he doesn't eat food, eventually he will realize he can't continue with this saga]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:51:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429563&title=not-eating#429563 <![CDATA[Not Eating : Ditto what they others have said....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429549&title=not-eating#429549 Author: FionaS
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:33pm

Ditto what they others have said. Kids go through these phases and if we give in and just provide those foods, the phases will last longer. He is probably a bit unsettled by the move but in saying that comfort eating isn't the best thing to encourage so why not try so special activities together to help him adjust to the new place. As the others have said, keep offering the healthy choices (and be prepared to throw lots away for a while) and he will eventually eat a greater variety again.]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:33:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429549&title=not-eating#429549 <![CDATA[Not Eating : Becks he&#039;s probably still...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429537&title=not-eating#429537 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:18pm

Becks he's probably still a bit unsettled and maybe comfort eating.  Even though it's exciting to be back with daddy it's also a new environment and it's a lot for their wee minds to get around. 

The only advice I can give both of you is to just keep offering a variety of healthy foods.  I would offer what you want him to eat first and leave him with it for about 20 mins. 

It's important to remember that toddlers won't let themselves starve.  You can either leave his meal out for 20-30 mins then take it away and not offer anything else until the next meal time (that'll get quick results) but if you think that's a bit harsh after the 20-30 mins has elapsed make him a sandwich.

I personally wouldn't give chippies because it's like you're rewarding behaviour that you're not happy with.

Good luck both of you.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:18:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429537&title=not-eating#429537 <![CDATA[Not Eating : My mantra: As a parent, your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429533&title=not-eating#429533 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:15pm

My mantra:

As a parent, your responsibility is to provide the food and Josh's responsibility is to eat it.

They learn pretty fast that they can wrap you around their little finger.

I would keep serving normal food that you expect he should be able to eat (maybe not a whole plate of brocolli IYKWIM) and if he doesn't eat it then tough. That's his problem.

I also wouldn't try and compensate by giving more milk after dinner etc.]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:15:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429533&title=not-eating#429533 <![CDATA[Not Eating : No advice Becks sorry but you&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429524&title=not-eating#429524 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:08pm

No advice Becks sorry but you're not alone. Lucas is on a hunger strike too and it's driving me batty! I'm so sick of him wasting food and me stressing that he's not getting enough. He too will only eat chips or marmite sandwiches atm- day 5 now.

Edited due to crappy english

Edited by Mum2Lucas]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:08:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429524&title=not-eating#429524 <![CDATA[Not Eating : I am at a loss now with Josh....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18771&PID=429513&title=not-eating#429513 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 18771
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:04pm

I am at a loss now with Josh. Since we moved he hasn't eaten anything but bread, chippies and crackers. He used to eat a good diet (apart from meat and i'm not worried about the meat) and a varied diet, but now he screws his face up at everything we offer him. Nigel did manage to get into him 5 mouthfuls of weetbix this morning but other than that nothing.

Any ideas??

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