Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Whether or not your child has Gastroesophageal Reflux, picky eating is common in children ages 15 months to 3 years of age. Picky eating is often characterized by only eating a few foods and beverages, skipping whole food groups (such as fruits and vegetables) and having a negative react...
I have had my share of picky eating and have had many friends go through it. One thing that I've seen be a big issue though is the free access to liquid calories all day. Milk may seem nutritious but when they have a cup available all day they may be sipping all day which can keep the appetite down. It's okay to have water available all day but try keeping the milk or juice to set times each day. It's amazing how much more they'll eat once they get into this routine.
Stephanie
Stephanie,
I agree with you 100%- That is such an important point. Babies do need a liquid diet consisting of formula or breast milk but busy toddlers really need a lot less liquids and more solids in their diet.
Jan