Hating Textured Food

baseballcr8zd

I cannot get Connor to eat anything with textures or that is completely solid. The only things that he really loves are Ritz crackers, cheerios, and italian bread. We've tried pancakes, waffles, eggs, meat, cheese, fruit...kid hates everything. Every time I try to give him something that isn't a puree he puts in in his mouth, makes a face and gags til he vomits. It's really lovely. Please, please help me!!!! I'm getting super frustrated (not with him, just the situation). Any advice??

Telly21182

I wish I had advice, but we're in a similar boat.  He doesn't necessarily seem to dislike foods (except yogurt and eggs), but he stores everything in his cheeks and then gags and throws it up.  Not fun!  Hopefully you get some good suggestions!

62406

We still have the same issue.  We say that she puts food in her mouth, sucks the flavor out of it and then spits it out.  I will say she is getting better, but it's still a struggle.  I just keep pushing and I figure she'll eventually get it.  She refuses purees so that isn't an option for us either.  I refuse to send her to college with puffs.

nic5606

Right there with ya. I think is going to just take time. B has just recently started to eat a cherio or two and maybe a pea size piece of strawberry or banana. Everything else I have tried makes him gag, or throw up.

I keep trying each day with different foods. He will get there and will so will your little one. If you are really concerned you could have lo see a speech therapist for a swallow evaluation. I am still going to wait a while before we go that route.

I really need him to start eating because I am an EP and am sick of pumping!!! He needs to be eating better before I quit.

Good luck.