https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:58:56 +0000 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:52:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35731 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1155632&title=refusing-to-eat#1155632 Author: Nikki
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Posted: 17 September 2010 at 8:52pm

Have you tried dry cereal? Cornflakes and nutrigrain always goes down well here by themselves (I used to let Jake have the milk in a cup instead, as he loves his milk). Or nutella on toast (call it chocolate toast) if she has a sweet tooth? Or tinned fruit (my kids love it, but they are big fruit eaters).

Good luck! ]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:52:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1155632&title=refusing-to-eat#1155632 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1155607&title=refusing-to-eat#1155607 Author: Helen1
Subject: 35731
Posted: 17 September 2010 at 8:37pm

All the best]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:37:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1155607&title=refusing-to-eat#1155607 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1151820&title=refusing-to-eat#1151820 Author: Guests
Subject: 35731
Posted: 13 September 2010 at 10:53pm

Thanks guys

Bizzy I have tried just about every option for breakfast cereals, she will sometimes eat a sandwich or rice wheels.

I like the idea of faces on cereal/ porridge will give that a crack.

Helen you're right it is the only thign she can totally control. She's been checked out and has some iron/vitamin supplements now.

She doesn't drink much milk at all, certainly not every day she just has water.

I will now try to relax more ( haven't tried that yet )
I certainly get tense when she does refuse cause i know it means tantrums late]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:53:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1151820&title=refusing-to-eat#1151820 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1151789&title=refusing-to-eat#1151789 Author: Helen1
Subject: 35731
Posted: 13 September 2010 at 10:00pm

This is one battle that you will never win. Sorry to say this but it's one of the few things that toddlers can control.

Firstly take her to your GP to have her checked over. The doctor can prescribe a multi vitamin/mineral supplement and also rule out any physical reason for her not eating. If there is nothing physically wrong with her then just keep offering food and try not to get upset if she refuses. No child in NZ will starve themselves. She may also be getting enough food from milk so have a look at reducing this.

The best thing to do is try to relax (oh so hard I know because I have been there). The more she sees that it's not an issue for you the less importance she will place on controlling the food.]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:00:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1151789&title=refusing-to-eat#1151789 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1151783&title=refusing-to-eat#1151783 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 35731
Posted: 13 September 2010 at 9:57pm

maybe you just need to find what she really wants to eat for breakfast? my boy went through a stage of eating yoghurt for breakfast - or sometimes they only want what i am having.
i usually buy a treat cereal once or twice a month... other things they have enjoyed are weetbix with warm milk, porridge - and i put faces or flowers on top with golden syrup. sometimes its just toast they want or fruit. maybe you could try an egg?]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:57:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1151783&title=refusing-to-eat#1151783 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1151675&title=refusing-to-eat#1151675 Author: Guests
Subject: 35731
Posted: 13 September 2010 at 8:35pm

I'm at my wits end at the moment with DD refusing to eat.   She won't eat breakfast and has maybe 1/2 a sandwich for lunch and a bite of dinner. She's a very active busy girl and needs to be eating more. I am well aware you can't force toddlers to eat
She's always been a fussy eater but now I know she's hungry cause she is tired grumpy and throws tantrums at the drop of a hat.
I've also tried giving her more choices in other areas,like picking her own outfits,activities,food but none of it seems to be working.
I don't want her to be eating loads but somekind of breakfast would be a vast improvement.

HELP PLEASE ]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:35:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35731&PID=1151675&title=refusing-to-eat#1151675