MY TODDLER WON'T EAT ● A dietitian's tips on what you can do about it!

"My toddler won't eat! What can I do about it?"

In this second instalment of the Q&A series, I answer a question from a parent worried about her child's seemingly poor appetite.

If you've ever wondered whether it's normal for your child not to eat, or have been curious about how to increase your child's appetite, this video is likely worth a watch!

- ❤︎

Alina Petre, MSc. RD.

[balletlau]

This was a very helpful video. Thank you.

[isaymysay]

Thank you for this video, this was actually helpful. Most advice on this topic talks about phases, but my 17 month old, like your friends child, has never been a good eater. She has gone from 75th percentile at birth to 25th currently. She has been somewhat following her curve lately but our Drs are still concerned about her growth and I know she isn't eating enough on the day to day to get all the nutrients she needs. If I allowed her to choose how much she eats at each meal she would honestly never eat more than two bites, literally. She has always been this way, she is just not interested in food at all. What would your advice be for a child who, when left to choose how much they eat, just doesn't eat anything? How long do you recommend persevering with this approach? Thanks again.

[malumaza]

Would you say the chances of a child on the spectrum starving themselves is more likely than a typical one? My 33 month old who has autism has stopped eating for a week now

[Aahelboy]

Hi! This was quite helpful but I have a question, not sure if you’ll get the time to get to it but I’ll try, my 19 month old doesn’t want to eat anything other than crackers, dry cereal & basically dry items, he would love berries & grapes earlier but has suddenly just stopped. I end up giving him fruit puréed together which again, the first bite is is always a struggle!! HELP!!!!

[Andrea-tzul]

What if your toddler only want snack foods

[caunehcasmallerangulah]

My 17 month boy doesn't like any food, and I take him to the hospital many times but no change, now his even get thinner and loosing weight what should I do?

[seekingtruthandcompassion]

Hi alina im 27 weeks with twins and my iron is very low i take iron in a multi but my midwife is giving me extra iron to take but i am disappointed that i havnt been able to meet my needs :( i also find calcium a little tricky :( when not pregnant i can just manage my levels so i knew it was highly likely i would get low carrying twins any tips to increase iron ? :)