Moms i need help my 2 year all of a sudden refuses to eat what I make and eat at the table period!…
Moms i need help my 2 year all of a sudden refuses to eat what I make and eat at the table period! We ALWAYS eat at the table....he keeps throwing his food on the floor and screams until we let him down I let him go for 20 minutes (basically whole time I ate) and almost lost my mind! I don’t know what to do or why he isn’t even acting like this in the first place 😕 he won’t eat unless he gets to play too and idk what to do because I prefer him not to starve! Ugh!
Yo mama·
Kids will not starve. They will eat when they are hungry enough. Don’t let him eat and play at the same time. It’ll be hard to break that habit. If he doesn’t eat at the table put it in the fridge. If he doesn’t eat before bed it’ll be ok. Offer a drink before bed. The other day my 3 year old refused to eat dinner, breakfast and lunch the next day. She wanted snacks. I just kept telling her no. By dinner that night she ate everything then got a snack before bed.
Tabetha Ann·
Мама двоих (младенец)
My son did that, and I can’t even tell you how many nights I cooked something different for him, than us. I finally cracked down and he now has to eat what I make, or he gets nothing else (he usually gets something sweet/snack food, before bed).
Amber·
He can sense new baby probably and justa actin out right now
baby4ever ·
That’s the terrible twos for ya! He’s on a food strike. It’s a temporary phase that’ll happen as his growing stage slows down.
During this phase it doesn’t last long just a few days and it can be frustrating as a mom because you think it’s your fault and it’s not. If you can try to move toys in an area where he can’t reach them. When you offer him meals let him pick and choose what he wants to eat so he’s not getting frustrated with having to eat everything on his plate. Smaller portions are best at this point. He’s learning to gain independence and finding his voice. If you notice him getting frustrated before he throws his food remove his plate so he can’t and then say all done, If he hasn’t shown you he’s finished. Trust me I’ve been through this many times with my daughters and it’s not about giving in because of power struggles but listening to what their needs are as kids. Hang in there it’ll get easier!
Paige Rue·
Мама сына (2 года), беременна (31 нед.)
@baby04ever, what if you really don’t have the options? I don’t exactly have the option to make a ton of different foods and let him pick it open up a big thing for him to eat a little? I prefer him to eat what I mAke cuz I make a list each week and then go grocery shopping so I don’t have options I have what I bought for supper that week lol
baby4ever ·
That’s fine too. He’ll pick whatever he wants to eat from his plate or not if he’s not hungry. You don’t necessarily have to change your entire food system to make adjustments for him. It’s not because of different foods it’s because toddlers appetites change because of physical development. If he’s satiated from eating the same foods then it’s not because of appetite changes but because he’s lost interest. From what you’ve said though he’s definitely going through a food strike. You’re doing everything right that works for your family and right now he’s not eating because his body has slowed down on the growing and height side. Once the growth spurts start back up his appetite will pick back up you’ll see!
Forever Young·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Sometimes they regress when Mommy is pregnant their way of staying and being the baby a little longer especially when you start to show more.