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What Is The Reason For Child's Refusal To Eat Solid Food?

hello, my son is 2 years 4 months and till now he refuses to eat solid food.. sometimes just 2 bites n says no or spit it.. he only likes formula milk (wen he's really hungry) as he doesnot eat well .. he wakes up at least 2 times at night mainly 2 a:m and 5 a:m... please help and as i work its really tough for me to keep on going like this .:- his menu plan is like morning milk n cereal , by 10 am some juice , at noon 2 bites n milk n cereal ,same around 3 pm and same at night
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Hi

Thanks for your query.
Do not worry children are fussy eaters.
You have to be patient with them.
Use two spoon method that is one spoon to you and one to him.
Make him to eat when other family members are eating.
Decrease quantity of milk.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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What Is The Reason For Child's Refusal To Eat Solid Food?

Hi Thanks for your query. Do not worry children are fussy eaters. You have to be patient with them. Use two spoon method that is one spoon to you and one to him. Make him to eat when other family members are eating. Decrease quantity of milk. Hope this helps. Take care.