19 month old not eating

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My daughter since yesterday night is refusing to eat food. Will take a bite or 2 and then start playing with food and refuse to eat. She is even not interested in biscuits etc. She is happily having milk, nimbu Paani etc but doesn't want to eat. Else she is active, playful and there is no change in her behavior.

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Dr. Saman Fatima

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Noida

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Food fussiness is very common in this age group. Don't force her to eat anything, just be patient. She will demand food once she is hungry. Try to add new things to her diet.

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Dr. Maheshwari Jadhav Paediatrics 8 yrs exp Kolhapur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Maheshwari Jadhav

Paediatrics 8 yrs exp Kolhapur

Hello. This kind of behavior is common. If she s active with no other problems then not to worry. Be patient.