Almost 3 yr old sucking on food??

Stardust54 · March 2013

I don't post often but mostly lurk. I've researched this all over the internet and can't find much. My almost 3 yr old likes to suck his food instead of chew it. He started it around 15 months old. I have tried everything from ignoring it, to positive reinforcement for chewing, to "yelling" at him for it. Its not with every food, mostly pancakes, sandwiches, cookies or fruit. He doesn't have a problem with his mouth or anything. Its so aggravating because the noise enrages me and it takes him so long to finish his meals. We have his check up soon and I will of course ask, but wanted to see if any of you dealt with this??

TIA

orangecurls · March 2013

Yes! My oldest does too. A lot of times he will also spit out the food he sucks on, it drives me nuts sometimes. But I try not to let it get to me and try to end the meal soon. He tends to suck on his food when he isn't as hungry.

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rjeller32 · March 2013

I'd say it's most likely a phase, and as agitating as that noise is, at least he is eating it. My LO takes over an hour to eat dinner, which some days drives me insane, but as long as she is happy and eating, I will let her do it how she wants to.

Stardust54 · March 2013

Thanks ladies! That makes me feel better. I guess there could be worse phases to deal with.

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