My kid is not eating.

stella_blu

She had her milk this morning as usual and took a bite of breakfast. She had about half a granola bar at snack time and then went down for lunch. She won't touch her lunch plate. Not even the cookies or the peaches that she usually loves. She's still asking for milk and acting fairly normal. I think she's just trying to be in control but she's got to be hungry right? Would you call the pedi or is this a normal toddler thing?

DownToEarthGirl

If she's drinking and still hydrated (peeing) than I'd say no big deal yet.  Wait a week or so and if she's physically tired/losing weight/not peeing, then call.

 

ilovedpp

For one day, I wouldn't call the pedi.  But if it's happening often, I'd probably be concerned.  We've definitely had days like that at our house.  I chalk it up to teething or maybe just not feeling very good and not wanting to eat.  I'd keep offering things she likes this evening and give her lots of milk if that's what she wants. 

swinsto3

Ash has days where I'm stunned by the amount she eats, then days where she eats maybe 10 bites all day long. I totally agree with the PPs - if she's drinking and peeing, I'd just watch it for a few days.

schoolsoutbride

O gets like that before he pukes.

stella_blu

schoolsoutbride:

O gets like that before he pukes.

Well that sucks. I hope she's just being a stinker. I didn't think it warranted a call but I didn't want to be the bad mom ignoring the fact that her kid isn't eating. Hopefully she eats more tomorrow and doesn't get the pukies in the middle of a snow storm! 

schoolsoutbride

Hope you're right!  Puking kids are so sad

d.f

As long as she's hydrated and acting normally I wouldn't worry about it too much.  I've heard to take what toddlers eat over a week instead of a day to get an accurate view. 

Blake still has days where he'll barely eat and days where he eats twice as much as I do.

Lavender444

My kid hit 18 months and stopped eating. Seriously, she survives on 2 bites a day. How? I don't know. but she is doing just fine and when I brought it up to the Ped, she said, "Yep. Sounds like a toodler." As long as they're drinking and growing well it's totally normal.

 I was advised to make sure I don't give too much milk, just serve it at meal times. Otherwise the calories in milk fill them up and they don't eat as well.

lite-bright

For us, that happens when one of the girls isn't feeling well, or when they're constipated. Once they pass the big poo, appetite goes back to normal.