My 3 year old will eat just about nothing.

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berrym asks:

when its time to eat my 3 year old will take 2 or 3 bites and then spit it back out in her plate. all she wants is her sippy cup with hot coco mix in it. i tried telling her that she cant have her sippy if she don't eat but then she screams until i surrender to her and give it to her. what do i do I'm worried because she is starting to loose weight and energy

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Wayne Yankus

Jan 16, 2011

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time to talk to your pediatrician or medical home. You are the parent and you will win this battle. Take the sippy cup away-done! She is three and can drink from a regular cup. Have a graduation ceremony with photos and cake, but give it up. Once that is done put out food on a plate when it is meal time. Take it away after a certain time. If she is hungry, she will eat. Try to ascertain her hunger rhythms--they may not be the same as yours. Three year olds are famous for drinking too much so watch what else you are providing her. Sit down together when she eats to provide company. Don't let your three year old bully you because it never ends. Best wishes and you will come out the better.

Wayne Yankus, MD, FAAP
expert panelist: pediatrics

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graham writes:

Hello berrym,

Here is a link to a similar question asked about picky eaters. The answers are very good, particularly lkauffman's answer.

http://www.education.com/question/pick-eater/

Hope this helps!

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Karenmom writes:

I just answered a question regarding "picky eaters" where I provided a few simple recipes that your child will enjoy making with you and I think will enjoy eating-worked with my kids and I hope it will help you out too!

Use link below & best wishes!

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http://www.education.com/question/worried-picky-eater-nutrition/

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lynellen writes:

Some children have difficulties with textured food which they find very uncomfortable in their mouths. They prefer liquids, mushy foods like finely mashed potatoes, mushy cereals, no meats. You may want to talk with a Speech and Language therapist that deals with "oral hypersensitivy" or an Occupational Therapist specializing in sensory defensiveness just to rule out over sensitivity.

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http://www.lynaot.com

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