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what to do if 4yr old wont eat what we give him and want his own unhealthy foods only was 12lbs at birth and is at 60 lbs now

Kathy - posted on 02/17/2012 ( 1 mom has responded )

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Carolyn - posted on 08/20/2012

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I have not tested this idea myself, but it was offered by an expert speaking on the subject of finicky eaters.

Let's say your kid wants oreos for dinner and won't eat the healthy food.

OK, you give him a plate with a few oreo cookies on it. Just enough to leave him a little hungry.

If he wants more, you tell him that was his dinner, his favorite. But that's all he gets and no more.

The next night, same routine. He only gets the treat and he's not allowed to have the good stuff that mom is eating, nor is he allowed second helpings of cookies.

Same thing the next night and so on. You just keep putting his favorite junk food in front of him as his only choice for the meal. He's having it "his way". Or is he? He may start to wonder if the favorite food is really so great. He may also start to wonder if getting his way is paying off!

According to the expert, two things will happen. One, he'll be hungry and want other food. Two, he'll be sick of being offered his favorite junk food as his only choice. The idea is that he'll now be open to other choices.

Worth a try if your child is overweight.

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