05-07-2004, 08:50 PM
Hi Venus
Not to dismiss your worries don't let the charts be the "be all and end all" - if your child is not looking extremely thin, has the ability to run and play, to concentrate, sleeps well and is not sickly then there is less concern than the health visitor implied.
That said I am inclined to sort of side with MissQtoe's advice as children know from a very young age how to be manipulative when it comes to food. My youngest is not so much a bad eater but holds out for a "treat" and if you don't give in to the shame I'll feed them anything syndrome as the poor kid must be starved, they are more likely to eat their food. ( don't worry I do sometimes slip but he always eats better when he has been busy and not snack eating)
It is a frustrating time and I presume you have been down the road of getting him involved in food choices and preperation. Just remember as far as I kniow a 2 year old cannot starve themselves. Also remember large portions or a vrey big plate of food can be intimidating to a small eater.
Not to dismiss your worries don't let the charts be the "be all and end all" - if your child is not looking extremely thin, has the ability to run and play, to concentrate, sleeps well and is not sickly then there is less concern than the health visitor implied.
That said I am inclined to sort of side with MissQtoe's advice as children know from a very young age how to be manipulative when it comes to food. My youngest is not so much a bad eater but holds out for a "treat" and if you don't give in to the shame I'll feed them anything syndrome as the poor kid must be starved, they are more likely to eat their food. ( don't worry I do sometimes slip but he always eats better when he has been busy and not snack eating)
It is a frustrating time and I presume you have been down the road of getting him involved in food choices and preperation. Just remember as far as I kniow a 2 year old cannot starve themselves. Also remember large portions or a vrey big plate of food can be intimidating to a small eater.