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Food success? I don't even know anymore...

adorebellaadorebella member
in July 2012 Moms
I've mentioned before that Owen is an incredibly quirky, picky eater that loves to throw his food all.the.time. I sat him down to breakfast today and gave him a piece of a waffle. He instantly threw it without even tasting it or really even looking at it and I know he typically loves waffles. I did the opposite of what I normally do and just allowed it, didn't say anything, and kept giving him pieces of waffle. He threw maybe 15 of them. Then something magical happened. He tried it! He ate the entire rest of the waffle without throwing any more. Then he let me spoon feed him half a yogurt without a fuss. @buggajug can attest to the miracle that this is for my kid. 

Is this a success? Can I be cool with this behavior (hell, assuming it works the next time)? I never thought I'd be such a permissive parent but gawd it's so nice when he eats. 



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Re: Food success? I don't even know anymore...

  • bumpuser1509193bumpuser1509193 member
    GOOD! Sometimes you just have to ignore the missbehaviors. It takes the fun out of the game. ;)
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  • alphahelixalphahelix member
    I hope he is changing for the better! Anna will throw food too, but if we ignore her she usually stops. I think she is just looking for a reaction - maybe that's what Owen was doing too? Either way - you do what works for you!

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  • adorebellaadorebella member
    I think you all are on to something with thinking he was doing it for a reaction. Totally possible given how well things went at breakfast. Fingers crossed for lunch! I'm going to try my damnedest to ignore it again.



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