Two year old won't feed self

ufrower

Hi ladies -

My son is going to be 2 next week. We already have been dealing with texture aversions to veggies and fruit. He will eat the pureed versions of both but won't eat the actual fruit or veggie -- with the exception of banana and roasted cauliflower.

Here is my other concern -- he will feed himself with his hands - cheerios, granola bars, meat and pasta. But when it comes to using a utensil -- he just flat out refuses. He can use a fork just fine but just refuses to use it lately. As far a spoon -- it just doesn't happen. So I end up feeding him half of his meal. I give him a utensil with every meal.

My concern is how long do I let this go on? It is so hard for me to just put the food on his tray and either he eats it or he won't. He is small as it is and I worry if we start missing meals. I am already stressed about the fact that he prefers pureed veggies and fruits still.

Any suggestions? Will he eventually get it?

mlamping

My dd is 26 months and she still preferes to eat with her hands. I offer utensils but she eats with her  hands. She wont let me feed her. Do not worry, they will get it. I think it takes some time with some kids. 

 

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GEM529

He will get it, but I would recommend working on it right away.  I did not and my DS is turning 4 next week and I still find myself feeding him.  Oh he can feed himself, but it takes FOREVER.  Of course he is better at eating foods that he

pitterpatter129

I personally just give my kid food and utensils and hope he eats.   If not, there's always a meal or snack soon.  However, with your child's food aversions + utensil issues, you might consider seeking some help.  Early Intervention is

GirlLeastLikelyTo

My son likes to use utensils, but only for throwing at the wall. 

ufrower

Thanks, ladies! I am so thankful for your responses. I have had him evaluated by early intervention -- twice. And each time they said he didn't qualify for services because he is eating -- just isn't eating what I want him to eat. So we do the whole hi

LALASEPT05

Our OT gave us some exercises to help with DS. Basically we do hand over hand teaching. So I will stand behind DS and I put my hand over his on the spoon and together we pick up the yogurt on the spoon and bring it to his mouth. We do this a few times and

kcisthebombdotcom

ufrower:

Thanks, ladies! I am so thankful for your responses. I have had him evaluated by early intervention -- twice. And eac

tmm140

My son is 24 months and he still eats with his hands at times.  I always put out a spoon or fork, and sometimes he will use it.  I think it just takes time.