My baby is one now and he still really doesn’t eat much solids.
He has never allowed anyone to feed him - turns his face away and fusses when we try - so it’s baby led weaning. He’s given food 3-5 times a day since 6 months but eats almost nothing, maybe a teaspoon worth, more likely when at nursery with the other babies.
I’ve tried everything, all (safe) sizes and textures, different types of food, eating in front of him, positive vibes, etc. He just doesn’t like eating solids. He does however love breastfeeding and will take breastmilk in a bottle or sippie cup.
There’s one other factor, which is that his skin breaks out a lot lately and he’s been referred for allergy testing, which he hasn’t gotten yet. So he might be finding eating uncomfortable due to some intolerance we haven’t figured out yet.
His weight is fine, average. He’s active, social, adventurous and happy. He wakes often at night though, which I’m told would be better if he had more in his tummy. I don’t know what to do and I worry even though the doctors say he is healthy and I should be patient.
Is anyone else dealing with a baby who hasn’t taken well to eating solids? I feel like all the other babies eat fine and mine is problematic. Any suggestions? Thanks. 🙏
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My son is the same, he is 1 next week.
He plays and throws most on the floor I'm trying not to worry as he will eventually eat me out of house so trying to think of it that way. He is happy and healthy just loves his bottle 🍼 he was breastfed for 7 months and loved that too.
There is so much pressure on mums to do things at certain times, by one he should be on 3 meals a day and cut back on bottles! We'll sorry my son isn't ready and I'm not pressuring him 😀 x

thanks 🥹 it helps to know mine isn’t alone

I was honestly just coming on here to post something similar. My little girl is 1 in 12 days and we we are no where near ready to be dropping bottles. She has good days where she will eat a little more but on the whole she just plays with food and throws it on the floor. No allergy worries, but if she's not having bottles I just don't think she'll be getting anywhere near enough x

So since replying to this I found out my lo has a bunch of food allergies! Now I understand why eating has been such a challenge.