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Not eating properly
My son is 22 months old and he is not eating properly. He only want my milk. He does not eat food , only take 4-5 bites of every thing and always want breast milk. What should I do, how i make him eat food. I am very tense
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He is almost 2yrs now . U can stop breastfeeding now.try to avoid in day time initially and once he stops he will start eating
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's common
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it's common
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bareilly
It’s very common for toddlers around 18–24 months to become fussy or picky eaters.
Asking for breast milk by kids is because it gives comfort and familiarity, not just nutrition.
If he is filling up on breast milk, he may not feel hungry enough to try solid foods.
At this age, children also begin to assert independence—they say “no” more often, including to food.
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What You Can Do
1. Slowly reduce the number of feeds during the day (start with daytime first) and Avoid feeding close to mealtimes.
2. Don’t force-feed. Even 4–5 bites are okay if offered frequently.
3. Create a Meal Routine- Same time, same place. Eat together if possible and Avoid distractions like TV or phone during meals.
4. Don’t Force or Bribe.
5. Involve Your Child - Let them help choose, touch, or play with food—it builds interest.
6. Use Breastfeeding as a Bond, Not Meal Substitute
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If child is not gaining weight properly, Shows signs of nutritional deficiency (extreme fatigue, paleness, weakness), Constantly refuses all food without any variation , Please consult.
You’re not alone—many mothers face this at this stage. With consistent routine and a bit of patience, your child will gradually learn to eat and reduce dependence on breast milk.
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