3 year old has poor appetite/Always wants drinks.

Teresa - posted on 09/19/2010

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Lisa - posted on 09/19/2010

Hi,
I have three kids and I know how hard it is to get them to eat a wide variety of foods when they are so small and the portions are small too. I purchased a juicer about eight years ago and started adding vegetable and fruit juice to everything from their drinks to recipes. I am confident they have a balanced diet even when they don't have alot to eat. I know juicers are expensive but in the long run it will be much less expensive than vitamins. Also, there is alot of debate as to whether vitamins really works. There have been extensive studies about vitamins going right through your body and out in the urine. Nutrients are believed to be absorbed during digestion and with other foods. I have recommended adding fresh juice to the diets of all of my friends. Good luck!
Lisa

Teresa - posted on 09/12/2010

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Sarah - posted on 08/25/2010

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Julie - posted on 08/23/2010

My daughter is very picky and sounds about the same size as your daugher...she's about 28lbs and just turned 3 last weekend. I've read a lot about childrens' eating habits and how picky they can be. It's also been pointed out to me that children are getting the nutrients they need if they are still acting themselves and carrying out their day with good, healthy energy. We try to offer choices, cut sandwiches into fun shapes and make them different. My daugher loves a sandwich with wheat bread, strawberry cream cheese and sliced bananas. It's not traditional, but yummy! there's lots of creative recipes available. Look at picky eater books on Amazon.com. They have been very helpful!

Alanna - posted on 08/22/2010

and she also does not want to eat sometimes so we make little sandwiches into shapes that she is learning. you could start with just a piece of bread or cheese. another tip i read was parents made some rice and put i bit of food colouring in it that was their childs favourite colour

Alanna - posted on 08/22/2010

when my daughter was 1 she stopped breastfeeding but i sometimes gave her a bottle with 1/2 milk and water in it. after vabout a week she stopped wanting it and would cry during the night, we looked on internet and found that young children, and adults, can go through a phase and be lactose intolerance, she now has soy milk and has no problems now. so maybe you are trying to give her something that she knows will give her an upset tummy, like dairy
hope this has helped in some way

Lydia - posted on 08/20/2010

Another thing my son's pediatrician told me is that some kids don't like to eat very much because they are too active. They told me that as long as they get one full day's serving of fruits and veggies during a week, that they're okay. There are also some juices that have the full serving of veggies inside... try V8 juices, they are delicious and i can't tell the difference and I'm an adult. :D

Lydia - posted on 08/20/2010

Kids go through growth phases. My son did the same thing. I would offer her water a lot, and make sure the calories count when she does eat. For a while, try making what she wants and try something like pediasure (milk-like nutrient drink) or put her on whole milk for the calories for a while. She'll get hungry eventually. :) I don't let my kids be too picky anymore. I tell them to eat 2 bites of the "yucky stuff" and then get something like an oatmeal cookie or raisins (whatever it is that they do like). :)

Jennifer - posted on 05/07/2009

I hope it is just a phase but it's been going on since she was 1. She does have a rare skin disease called MASTOCYTOSIS and sometimes stomach problems can occur but still I don't know if this could be causing her to eat poorly or ifs she's just a typical hard-headed 3 year old. I do feed her whole grain breads and cereals, the only fruit she will eat is bananas, and she will Not eat any veggies.. I have even tried hiding things in the foods she will eat ;sometimes she can tell the difference and sometimes she can't. Thank you for the idea about milkshakes with different fruit mixed in. We have taken her to the Doc. several times about her eating and they tell us the same thing every time... Don't force feed; She will eat when she is hungry, Give vitamins, and even Butter up her breads really thick. And yet she still doesn't gain any weight and she still doesn't eat. I do want to thank you for your reply, so THANK YOU! ;)

Kylie - posted on 05/07/2009

Hi Jennifer, I have been reading some books on Toddlers & they outline that its not quantity of food but quality. Any small amount is still good just as long as its healthy. Many children go through a "fussy eater phase". I wouldn't take her drinks away till she eats as she still needs some liquids to keep her hydrated. Have you thought about offering her milkshakes with lots of different fruit in them. Her weight of only 27pounds is a little concerning though so you should see your family doctor for some advice. Good Luck.