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Toddlers: 24 Months+
thomas2013
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I am at my end
thomas2013
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DS is 3 and within the last 6 or so months he has completely changed. He won't eat. He holds it in his mouth then cries and wants to spit it out. He won't listen (he use to listen REALLY REALLY well) When SO gets home from work DS thinks he needs to whine. SO spends TONS of time with him. I don't know what to do anymore. Something needs to change I just don't know what it is. PLEASE HELP!!
He also cries to the point where he puke's but he has done this since birth.
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Re: I am at my end
Everything you mention revolves around food and eating.
I think you should rule out medical issues. What does the pediatrican say?
What is his day like? Is he in care or w/you? What types of activities does he do during the day? Are there any patterns to the behaviors? i.e. does he do this only at dinner or all meals, only when you are holding your DD or regardless?
I had a HUGE meltdown pretty much last week, I changed up DD's routine a bit, (as I'm home w/her) and things seem to be getting better...I tried to target when/where the "bad" behaviors are coming out and how to change them in my favor. DD doesn't eat dinner, but does eat other meals and snacks...so I stopped stressing about her not eating dinner, (giving her smaller portions/giving her something she likes w/dinner, (applesauce and if all she eats is the applesauce, at least she ate something) and she is much happier during dinner time...
I agree w/pp, I wouldn't say it's medical, it sounds like attention, something he's communicating w/you that maybe your not understanding and he's getting frustrated?
Given the age and the fact that you have a new baby it sounds pretty normal unfortunately. We are going through something similar here and DS1s pedi said that unfortuntaly it's just the age and DS1 is trying to figure out 'where he fits into our family' now that there's another person, and that it can take up to a year.
She said there may be days where you feel like all you do is discipline your child and it's frustrating but normal. Certainly consult your own pedi but 2s/3s can be a really tough age especially when adding a new baby to the mix.
We battle with mealtime every single meal every single day. My 3yo would be content to eat basically nothing except Cheerios, Puffs, fruit and peanut butter.
She isn't picky, necessarily, she just is not interested and takes FOREVER to eat.
She is also a royal pain sometimes. I heard all about Terrible 2s. Why did no one mention that 3 is worse?
Yes he is home with me and his routine it still the same. This started before DD was born and hasn't increased since she arrived. So I am thinking it's more of something to do with him and not all the baby.
He does eat a small amount during the day but still not alot. I try apple sauce and healthy snacks but he gives me a hard time. He has never eaten unhealthy, so I don't understand.