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Originally Posted by makabe
You all seem like the perfect group to ask this question of: How did you get your kids to understand that they eat what you give them? Our son was not introduced to foods on the normal timeline. When we adopted him (from Korea) at 13 mo. old, he was still only getting formula for the most part. As a result, he hates the texture (or so it would seem) of almost everything. In addition to that, the child is clinging to the bottom of the growth chart for dear life, so even our pediatrician said to give him what he'd eat (within reason, of course...) Now it seems like, at four years old, we should be able to start to say eat this or nothing, but my kid has literally screamed for FOUR HOURS straight and still gone to bed hungry with this tactic. I am not a wimpy mom, I assure you, but I'm at my wits end on this one.
Sorry for the long post. I'm desperate for answers!
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(((Karen))) hugs...
Is there anything he DOES like? That you are ok giving him and introducing new side items or things that "look alike" (example..he'll eat chicken nuggets..so maybe introduce fish sticks then go from there?)
I'd start with little things..mac n cheese? baked potatoes...etc
Maybe get a kid cookbook and let him help you cook?
You are in a tough spot..I have texture issues too but I will eat most things..I'm not picky just don't like some things (regular white bread is one lol)
Good luck!