My Son Wont Eat

littlelady · Jul 16th, 2008, 18:11 PM

My son wont eat solid foods im not sure why hes never really been nothered about it or shown any interest in solid foods well apart from when im eating of course but obviously he cant have that ive tried eating at the same time as him etc it just doesnt work and as hes just over 6 months old im worried he may not be gettin enough iron in his diet hes on cow and gate step 2 milk and has 3-4 7oz bottles a day at first all he would eat was yhogurt but now he wont even eat that he refuses as soon as hes in his high chair he knows whats coming i thought it might be the high chair but ive tried feeding him everywhere nothing seems to work any one any ideas or tips? please help im worried

ani · Jul 16th, 2008, 22:46 PM

It's still early days, I wouldn't be too worried about it. I just recently went to a La Leche League meeting where the topic was starting solids and the mums there were sharing their experiences with us mums-to-be. The general message was that all babies have a different schedule in developing interest towards food. Most mothers there had started experimenting with giving solids around 6 months, but some babies really only started taking them around 8 or 9 months.

So, take it slow and don't worry about it. He will eventually get interested in food and start earing. Try introducing one new food per week and even if he rejects it at first, keep trying for a few more times on other days. If he really doesn't seem interested, let him take a few days off on just milk until you try again. Start with baby cereals or veg/fruit. Yoghurt is probably not the best food to start with.

There should be no problems with the iron, either, but if you are really worried, have a word with your pediatrician.

Good luck!

ColtonsMom · Jul 16th, 2008, 23:26 PM

Maybe you should just try being persistant. Like ani said.. just keep trying, one food at a time. Just keep trying to get him to eat. Dont let him get upset, because then he really wont want it, just some time when he is completely awake and in a good mood see if he will eat a few bites.
Or, if you have a highchair already. Make sure the tray is good and clean and just put some on it. See if he will get it on his hands and eat some. He might not eat alot at first and he will probably get really messy. But if you are using a spoon, he might just not be interested in that. He might be better off trying to self feed.
I might be weary of starting too late. Like ani said, he might wait until 8-9 months. But I would be worried that he would get to used to the bottle. Therefore making it harder to not only get him to eat solids, but also to take the bottle away (when the time comes).

freckleonear · Jul 17th, 2008, 06:25 AM

Aaron is about the same age as your son and so far I haven't been able to get him to take solids at all. He does everything he can to avoid having that spoon go in his mouth!

I'm not too worried about it, everyone learns to eat solids sooner or later and so will he if I keep on trying. Every few days I try giving him baby cereal or pureed fruit or veg. I also give him chunks of things like carrot and banana to play with and taste. I have started giving him water in a beaker to try and get him used to it, although I don't think he actually drinks any of it at the moment. I don't have to worry about his iron levels as I am breastfeeding, but perhaps you could talk to your health visitor or doctor about that.

So don't panic, your son will get it eventually! Just keep trying but keep it relaxed and fun. If your son senses that you are anxious and upset, he will be too.

Mamafy · Jul 17th, 2008, 07:37 AM

Maybe he just wants to feed himself

some babies are like this; try putting little pieces of bread & butter or soft veg down and get his tastebuds flowing again. Katie has to be distracted to eat so this gives her another focus while I feed her

littlelady · Jul 17th, 2008, 12:15 PM

yeah ive tried giving him food but he chokes on it even mashed banana he ate at the start of weaning this is why im worried and confused he used to love food although he didnt cry for it and still doesnt he used to happily sit and eat it but now he wont he just eats nothing he did eat a wide variety of things im not sure why hes suddenly stoped with the solids he went off his milk then only wanted yhogurt and now hes off his food hes also crawling now so he will need food for energy but i think i will talk to my health visitor on monday when i get him weighed he can drink from a beaker happily by himself which is very good for his age i think but hes also too young to be a child that grows up to not want food

Elli21 · Aug 3rd, 2008, 15:25 PM

I know he is only 7 months but have you tried giving him a tiny bit of something that needs a little "chewing"?
My children both went thru stages where they got bored of the pureed food and wanted something a little more solid.

Also, you said as soon as you put him in his highchair he'll refuse..why not have a carpet picnic or try letting him crawl to his food if and when he pleases....i know everyone likes to eat sitting etc but i know my babies both enjoyed the carpet picnics as they could still play and explore...and also they sit up the table now no trouble so it shouldnt make them want to do it constantly.

Carley · Aug 3rd, 2008, 22:01 PM

With my daughter we left food on a table at her height (coffee table?) and let her eat/play with it. That worked

marley2580 · Aug 4th, 2008, 03:55 AM

Kaya's 8 months and still not eating solids. I've learned to just chill about it. She will know when she needs more.

Jul 16th, 2008, 18:11 PM	#1
littlelady Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,137	My Son Wont Eat My son wont eat solid foods im not sure why hes never really been nothered about it or shown any interest in solid foods well apart from when im eating of course but obviously he cant have that ive tried eating at the same time as him etc it just doesnt work and as hes just over 6 months old im worried he may not be gettin enough iron in his diet hes on cow and gate step 2 milk and has 3-4 7oz bottles a day at first all he would eat was yhogurt but now he wont even eat that he refuses as soon as hes in his high chair he knows whats coming i thought it might be the high chair but ive tried feeding him everywhere nothing seems to work any one any ideas or tips? please help im worried

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Jul 16th, 2008, 22:46 PM	#2
ani Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ferney, France Posts: 409	It's still early days, I wouldn't be too worried about it. I just recently went to a La Leche League meeting where the topic was starting solids and the mums there were sharing their experiences with us mums-to-be. The general message was that all babies have a different schedule in developing interest towards food. Most mothers there had started experimenting with giving solids around 6 months, but some babies really only started taking them around 8 or 9 months. So, take it slow and don't worry about it. He will eventually get interested in food and start earing. Try introducing one new food per week and even if he rejects it at first, keep trying for a few more times on other days. If he really doesn't seem interested, let him take a few days off on just milk until you try again. Start with baby cereals or veg/fruit. Yoghurt is probably not the best food to start with. There should be no problems with the iron, either, but if you are really worried, have a word with your pediatrician. Good luck!

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Jul 16th, 2008, 23:26 PM	#3
ColtonsMom Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 2,651	Maybe you should just try being persistant. Like ani said.. just keep trying, one food at a time. Just keep trying to get him to eat. Dont let him get upset, because then he really wont want it, just some time when he is completely awake and in a good mood see if he will eat a few bites. Or, if you have a highchair already. Make sure the tray is good and clean and just put some on it. See if he will get it on his hands and eat some. He might not eat alot at first and he will probably get really messy. But if you are using a spoon, he might just not be interested in that. He might be better off trying to self feed. I might be weary of starting too late. Like ani said, he might wait until 8-9 months. But I would be worried that he would get to used to the bottle. Therefore making it harder to not only get him to eat solids, but also to take the bottle away (when the time comes).

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Jul 17th, 2008, 06:25 AM	#4
freckleonear Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 2,730	Aaron is about the same age as your son and so far I haven't been able to get him to take solids at all. He does everything he can to avoid having that spoon go in his mouth! I'm not too worried about it, everyone learns to eat solids sooner or later and so will he if I keep on trying. Every few days I try giving him baby cereal or pureed fruit or veg. I also give him chunks of things like carrot and banana to play with and taste. I have started giving him water in a beaker to try and get him used to it, although I don't think he actually drinks any of it at the moment. I don't have to worry about his iron levels as I am breastfeeding, but perhaps you could talk to your health visitor or doctor about that. So don't panic, your son will get it eventually! Just keep trying but keep it relaxed and fun. If your son senses that you are anxious and upset, he will be too.

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Jul 17th, 2008, 07:37 AM	#5
Mamafy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,536	Maybe he just wants to feed himself some babies are like this; try putting little pieces of bread & butter or soft veg down and get his tastebuds flowing again. Katie has to be distracted to eat so this gives her another focus while I feed her

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Jul 17th, 2008, 12:15 PM	#6
littlelady Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,137	yeah ive tried giving him food but he chokes on it even mashed banana he ate at the start of weaning this is why im worried and confused he used to love food although he didnt cry for it and still doesnt he used to happily sit and eat it but now he wont he just eats nothing he did eat a wide variety of things im not sure why hes suddenly stoped with the solids he went off his milk then only wanted yhogurt and now hes off his food hes also crawling now so he will need food for energy but i think i will talk to my health visitor on monday when i get him weighed he can drink from a beaker happily by himself which is very good for his age i think but hes also too young to be a child that grows up to not want food

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Aug 3rd, 2008, 15:25 PM	#7
Elli21 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 11,339	I know he is only 7 months but have you tried giving him a tiny bit of something that needs a little "chewing"? My children both went thru stages where they got bored of the pureed food and wanted something a little more solid. Also, you said as soon as you put him in his highchair he'll refuse..why not have a carpet picnic or try letting him crawl to his food if and when he pleases....i know everyone likes to eat sitting etc but i know my babies both enjoyed the carpet picnics as they could still play and explore...and also they sit up the table now no trouble so it shouldnt make them want to do it constantly.

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Aug 3rd, 2008, 22:01 PM	#8
Carley Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,136	With my daughter we left food on a table at her height (coffee table?) and let her eat/play with it. That worked

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Aug 4th, 2008, 03:55 AM	#9
marley2580 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Forfar Posts: 6,099	Kaya's 8 months and still not eating solids. I've learned to just chill about it. She will know when she needs more.

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