Feeding

Whose toddler is picky and has days they refuse to eat ANYTHING and what do they do? 😞

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My daughter can be picky, but the key is to model for them that it is tasty, and continue to offer it. It can take up to 15 times for them to accept a new food. As for refusing to eat, mine has been going through those stints every so often. The pediatrician said that as long as she is healthy with no concerns (development or nutrition, etc), then let them refuse. They will eat when they are hungry. They aren't going to ignore hunger cues, but may be having a rough time. This includes teething (our major factor), tiredness, and on.

That’s good to know. I just get myself worked up when she’s not eaten. I thrive on routine and I know with kids it’s not always possible. She has days where she would be so bad with food and it becomes stressful. I’ve noticed she also seems quite gassy which may be the reason why she is full and refuses to eat. I’ve contacted the doctor a few times and haven’t had much help.

Mine does and I know it’s not because he doesn’t like it. If he doesn’t eat what I give him he doesn’t get anything else offered to him.

Yes! My 19 month suddenly will not try anything on her plate that isn’t toast, cheese, peanut butter or fruit 😩

It’s so difficult! Has anyone had any issues with their child/ren being constipated gassy one some days?

My boy sometimes does this especially when teething. I just give him a bottle and because then atleast he has something in him

Yeah I’ve been trying to do that instead how old is your little one? Mine is 17 months now.

My son is 3.5 and as a proper toddler he ate anything we gave him. Now he's grown up a bit he's more selective. There are plenty of days he won't eat dinner. In this situation I either leave the dinner out and he goes back to it later or I ask him before bed if he is hungry. If he is hungry I will give him something like banana on toast.
I have learned that in order to guarantee he even tries dinner he needs to fast. I am conscious of his snacks now. He will have lunch and if he has nothing else he will eat all of his dinner. If he is eating in-between then it's more difficult to get him to have dinner. His eating is only ever an issue in the evening!

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My husband has been abroad for work (1 day and exploring for 1 day) for 2 and a half days which means I’ve had both kids (1 year and 4 year old) for 2 and a half days plus cooking, cleaning, taking them to clubs, bedtimes!
He came home late afternoon and said I’m so tired, I just need to chill. I said can you wash up whilst I sort kids dinner out, he said he’ll do it later which means he won’t do it and I’ll end up doing it so I said no do it now please otherwise I’ll end up doing it and he said well you have been home and I’ve been away so you’ve just been relaxing.
Don’t know what planet he is on but having the kids alone for 2.5 days is not relaxing. I was stressed!

When he was away, I did miss him and wanted him to come back but now he’s back, I want him to go away again😂
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My son is coming up to five months and I just started giving him oatmeal and rice cereal. When can you start trying veggies or fruits? I only give him the oatmeal or rice cereal once a day right now which is what the paediatrician had said to do. I’m just curious to when anybody tried anything else with their kids cause my son eats a lot of formula and he’s VERY curious when I eat.

Really bothered by this

A friend posted this and it really bothers me because that is exactly how she parents her kid, and it's rather unfortunate because when our kids hang out together, her kid has a meltdown at least 5x within an hour. We have know them for years and it's only gotten worse. My kids will concede to hers, because they don't want to see their friend crying, but it sucks because they give up so much of their toys and enjoyment to keep the peace. We aren't hanging out as much anymore but it's rather sad to think she doesn't intervene more in her child tantrums and just let's it slide

Is this normal

Let’s say you’re at a softplay with your 2 year old, and some friends & their toddlers.
You buy your 2 year old a kids meal - chicken nuggets, beans, and chips. They’re very happy with it and have almost eaten it all.
They’re sat at the table, fork in hand, consistently eating, and have one chicken nugget left.
Your adult friend comes over from behind you, picks up the last chicken nugget, and eats it.
There was no indication that your child wasn’t going to eat it, and they didn’t ask. They just took it with no warning and ate it right in front of you and your toddler.
How you reacting?

Are these men ok?

I get so sad seeing all the posts on here daily about women dealing with partners who are treating them horribly. I know it seems over represented because those of us with great partners don’t need to write posts asking for help, but I really hope most of us don’t have these kinds of men in our lives!

I tell my husband about these posts I see sometimes and he’s even shocked by some of the things these guys say/do.

Nobody’s perfect, and every relationship takes work. And becoming parents is a stress test unlike any other for sure, but seeing how many women get stuck in these relationships with men who aren’t interested in being better is so so sad😞

But is/was your partner helpful, loving, and supportive during your pregnancy/PP/etc? Was he a wonderful person but changed for the worst after becoming a parent? Has he put effort into becoming the partner you need him to be, even if he struggles?

Pouches

I’m not one of those mums who stand in the kitchen making every meal from scratch and batches of healthy snacks as I simply do not have time with other children and soon back to a full time job, but I do try give my weaning baby part of what we eat at meal times and will throw something healthy together if what we eat isn’t suitable. However, I do have some pouches in for convenience or a last resort. I’ve only used these a few times in the space of two months but she absolutely LOVES them. She will scream for more, get excited when she sees the pouch and will literally eat the whole thing. She’s underweight so this is massive for me seeing her eat so well, but the guilt is getting to me a bit! Anybody else like a little pouch every now and then and can make me feel a little better about giving her them😅

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