Toddlers & Preschoolers
He is almost 3 and still has really no interest in table foods he prefers puree. I have tried the Junior style food w chunks and a no go! I have tried pureeing table food, no go! I tried the mean side you don't eat what gets put in front of you then you get nothing and he ate nothing for 2 days only drank!
I am at my wits end!
Help and/or advice pls!!!!!
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Asked doctor to refer you to a sensory specialist -
That is really tough momma. Good luck.
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Stop the purees. I'm pretty sure even his pediatrician would say that.
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Does he have a sensery issue that causes it? I hope you can figure something out
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Yes at this point he definitely needs to be evaluated by a speech pathologist or occupational therapist specializing in feeding disorders. Since he's under 3 he can be evaluated by your state's early intervention program for free. If your pedi says he's "fine" because he's growing, make the call yourself.
Quoting babowes:
Asked doctor to refer you to a sensory specialist
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This sounds like a texture issue or other med reason possible. Ask your ped in the mean time keep offering different foods with the puree if he does not eat them at least he is getting some nutrition from the puree. -
See your pediatrician. It sounds like he's having texture issues and has now gotten used to purees. He needs to be seen by a feeding clinic where they have allergists, psychologists, gastorintorlolgists all on staff to help you.
Ive been through this with both of my sons. The first we found he had severe food allergies. Once we changed his diet around, he's doing better. Its hard with him because he's allergic to so many foods :/.
My second (he's almost 1) is in the same boat. He's not eating very much either :/. He's going to a feeding clinic in November. We already saw the gastro and immunologist. The immun. found that it was delayed food allergies. Took those out of his diet and he's doing "better", but he's still clinging on purees and puffs (but he also doesn't have teeth)
Good luck!
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Stop the purees. Start with a thicker puree for a day or 2 and then cut them completly. Cut the food up and leave it in front of him. He may not eat at first, but he will eventually get the picture that purees are over with, no matter what. Speak to your pediatrician, you should probably have him evaluatter for sensory issues.