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17 month old not very interested in food
So my other 2 kids, ages 8 and 5, never had any problems at this age (almost 18 months) eating anything and everything in front of them. My youngest, who will be 18 months on 8/11, is no where near that! He is my longest nurser, and is still nursing. Though he does not nurse often. He started solids much later, around 10 months. He will eat certain things, but it seems he is not eating enough to keep him satisfied. I don't plan on weaning anytime soon, unless he decides to...I would like to go at least the 2 years that the World Health Organization says to go to.
How an I get him more interested in food, or do you think, as some have told me, that after 18 months, he will be more interested?
He is growing and gaining fine, btw
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If he's growing fine, I think he's fine. I read somewhere the amount of food toddlers need and it is teeny tiny. I was nursing my daughter at that age too and she's never been a big eater. Not picky, just not a lot. One thing that helped her is letting her do it all herself. Just putting food in front of her and then leaving her to it.
Of course, as moms, we can always still worry.
I am not as concerned as my husband. I know he will eat when he is hungry, lol. DH on the other hand, I don't know.
Thanks for letting me know I am not alone!!!
Becka
Mom to Nick Michele Wyatt
www.learnandgrowtogether.com