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jaycee · 20th September 2009, 09:37 AM

Hi there,

My name is Sue and I have 6 children, boy age 17, boy age 14, girl aged 10 (going on 18!) my girl/boy twins age 3 1/2 and my girl age 21 months.

My older kids are quite good but my little boy (twin) will hardly eat anything. I have tried asking him what he would like but then he still wont eat it. All he will eat is cereal and noodles. If he doesnt like the look of it he wont even try it. He is a very slight boy (they were prem babies) his twin sister is bigger. Every meal time is the same and I dread that time of day.

Any ideas anyone? I could really do with some help. TIA.

Tammy · 21st September 2009, 09:36 PM

Hi Sue and

to Meals for Kids!!

You have certainly got your hands full at home, I take my hat off to you

I hope you have had a chance to take a look round the forum which may have given you some ideas on how to tackle your 'fussy eater'. There are a few threads, including this one or this one which may be of use to you. I particularly like the tip on having a 'certain number of bites' rule, maybe 3 as your son is 3, and maybe no pudding until he has managed that, encouraging him to try new things!?!?

I'm sure you've tried most things and you're clearly an experienced mum so I hope you find something that works soon so that mealtimes can stop being a battle zone for you all.

Good luck
Tammy

20th September 2009, 09:37 AM	#1
jaycee Newbie Chef Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2	Hi! Hi there, My name is Sue and I have 6 children, boy age 17, boy age 14, girl aged 10 (going on 18!) my girl/boy twins age 3 1/2 and my girl age 21 months. My older kids are quite good but my little boy (twin) will hardly eat anything. I have tried asking him what he would like but then he still wont eat it. All he will eat is cereal and noodles. If he doesnt like the look of it he wont even try it. He is a very slight boy (they were prem babies) his twin sister is bigger. Every meal time is the same and I dread that time of day. Any ideas anyone? I could really do with some help. TIA.

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21st September 2009, 09:36 PM	#2
Tammy Administrator/Owner Chef de Cuisine Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 220	Hi Sue and to Meals for Kids!! You have certainly got your hands full at home, I take my hat off to you I hope you have had a chance to take a look round the forum which may have given you some ideas on how to tackle your 'fussy eater'. There are a few threads, including this one or this one which may be of use to you. I particularly like the tip on having a 'certain number of bites' rule, maybe 3 as your son is 3, and maybe no pudding until he has managed that, encouraging him to try new things!?!? I'm sure you've tried most things and you're clearly an experienced mum so I hope you find something that works soon so that mealtimes can stop being a battle zone for you all. Good luck Tammy