AkMommy

My daughter is 21, almost 22 months old now, and is having a difficult time with solid foods. She used to eat anything and everything I gave her, then all of a sudden it seems like she developed a gag reflex, and now chokes or makes herself choke on solids. I cut her food into minuscule pieces, mash it up, I feel like I've tried everything. She'll spit it out, gag, or throw it back up. I end up giving in to baby food, which is the last thing I want to do. I see other children her age feeding themselves and eating solid foods, such as meats, chewy foods, and crunchy foods. But she won't even bother with it.

Has anyone else had this problem, or is going through the same problem? I don't want to bother my doctor (who is also my daughter's pediatrician- gotta love having a pediatric nurse for a mom!) with these questions, because, honestly, I don't think she'll have any efficient answer for me, other than to keep trying or just let her go without eating. I understand that children my daughter's age will eat when they're hungry, but for her to not even want to bother with solids just seems strange to me. I don't know if it's a gag reflex problem, if she's allergic to something (which I doubt because she's had the same foods since she was a year old), or if it's something so common I'm overlooking it. If anyone has any helpful information, please contact me asap.

Thank you, hope everyone is having a good day!

Rola

my baby's now 1 year,and he's the same problem than ur daughter,and i've been trying to feed him solid food,cereal,since he has 6 months,but never worked,he gags,chokes and most of times when he tried to swallow he spits up everything.
he has reflux,since his birth,so the pediatrician suggested 2 xrays for him,after taking a medication for a month,just to see if everything inside his digestive system is working well.
he thinks that maybe my child has a problem,and in the same time a habit .
so we'll see how things r going to end.

farrin130807

hi.. my boy is 22 months old now and he dont like sold food.i'v tried everything....... he only likes soft ant liquid type food. he has 7 teeth. is that the problem for him for not eating solid food? whenever i gave him solid food he just messed it up..i'm really worried about him.. can anyone suggest me what should i do now?

Stacey-Lee

My son is 18 months and I'm in the exact same position. He used to eat all sorts of veggies etc when he was a year old and now he puts food into his mouth, feels the texture and spits it out. It's driving me insane......it's not coz he doesn't like the food. When he's in the mood he'll eat a little but thats very seldom. It's not coz he doesn't like the texture because he eats chips and other harder foods. I dont want him to keep getting away with not eating his lunch and dinner but it's frustrating me to no end......Any advise is VERY welcome!!!!! Pleeeeeeeease

leighnaestesjohnson

I can't get my sixteen month old to eat anyfoods hour just wants milk

leighnaestesjohnson

My little boy will only drink milk he is sixteen months

Trudis

This seems to be a pretty common problem at this age. Kids at this stage probably don't find food too interesting. This is where creativity and lots of imagination are needed during feeding time. And lots of patience too! I usually try to make food exciting and enjoyable by variation and serve them in attractive presentations. Also using pleasant stories (and other good rewards/bribes) to coax my toddler to eat helps. The meals of slow picky eaters should not be rushed and should not be forced.

smiler

I agree with Trudis, I'm afraid and it's no easy answer. My granddaughter went through this stage at around 13 months and even made herself sick at meals but she has gradually got over it. It helps for them to eat with children of a similar age if you can manage it once a week. Just know that it WILL get better!