My son barely eats anything. He skips breakfast most days unless it’s waffles, and even then, it’s a struggle. I know he needs good nutrition, but I’m at a loss. Every meal turns into a battle, and I’m starting to feel like I’m not doing enough for him. Anyone else going through this?
My 5 year old is the same, he barely eats anything some days, and I’ve tried everything, making fun shapes with food, getting them involved in cooking, you name it. Honestly, it just feels like a never-ending fight. Sometimes he’ll only eat a couple of bites and say he’s done. It’s exhausting. I’ve even started making his favorite waffles every morning, hoping it would help, but no luck. I just keep telling myself it’s a phase, but it’s hard, right?
Same here lol! Some days it feels like I’m a short-order cook, making pancakes and waffles just to get him to eat a bite. I’ve tried making “fun” lunches, like little smiley faces with fruits and veggies, but he just gives me this look like “what’s the point, mom?” It’s a full-on drama every meal time. Who knew feeding a kid could be so hard?
I totally get the frustration, but I wanted to share something that helped us. Have you tried just letting your son pick what he wants to eat, even if it’s something simple like yogurt or a smoothie? My kid has a thing for smoothies, so I started making them with fruits, veggies, and some protein powder, and honestly, it’s been a game changer. Sometimes they just need to feel in control. I hope this gives you a little hope! It’s tough, but you’re doing great, mom!
When my kids were younger, I went through the same thing, and honestly, it’s pretty normal. My oldest went through a stage of barely eating, but I found that if I kept offering a variety of foods, even if they didn’t always eat it, they eventually came around. I’d also recommend making sure there are no distractions during meals, like TV or toys, and just focusing on the food and family time. And if he doesn’t eat much at one meal, I wouldn’t stress too much about it. It took a while, but they start eating better once their growth slows down a bit. Also, don’t forget about things like smoothies or smoothies bowls, those helped me sneak in extra nutrition without a fight!
Some days they’ll have barely anything and I feel like I’ve failed them. I’ve noticed the more I stress about it, the less he eats, so I try to relax about it. But still, every meal feels like a negotiation. I’m not sure if it’s just his age or what, but I’ve heard so many moms say their kids go through picky phases, so I try not to take it personally. Anyone else feel like it’s just an uphill battle?
Same over here, my little one eats NOTHING some days and I’m always wondering if he’s getting the nutrients he needs. I’ve tried introducing new foods too, but he’s got his faves and will barely touch anything else. Is it normal for them to go through phases like this? I feel like it’s just part of the deal, but it’s still so stressful. Any advice on how to stop freaking out about it?
I feel you this was a huge challenge for us! Something that really worked for us was establishing a routine where meals are predictable My kiddo now knows breakfast is at 7:30 lunch at 12, and dinner at 6, and we try not to do snacks in between. I also started offering food in smaller portions, like little “snack plates” with different things, and my son actually eats more when it’s not all on one big plate. I also put out the same options every day for a while until he started choosing things on his own. It took time, but he eventually got used to the routine and now he’s eating better. Hope that helps!
I’m really wondering if it’s just a phase or something, my kid is 5 too and eats so little sometimes. He’ll ask for his favorite food one day and then turn his nose up at it the next. We’ve tried all sorts of tricks, from making it look fun to offering more of the things he usually likes, but it’s hit or miss. Does anyone else’s kid just randomly reject food they loved the day before? I feel like I’m losing the plot here!