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Not eating solids at 1.9 years old
My son started eating solid foods at around 6 months of age, and I breastfed him until he was 1.5 years old. After I stopped breastfeeding, he almost completely switched to drinking milk and has been eating very few solid foods. Whenever he tried eating solids, he would often vomit, so he gradually stopped eating them.
My concern is whether he might need an appetite stimulant or any syrup to help increase his appetite, or if there could be another reason for his poor intake.
He is currently 83 cm tall and weighs around 12.2–12.5 kg. He is extremely active, very smart, and has no problem running around, climbing up and down the stairs, and playing throughout the day.
Could you please advise whether this is normal, whether he needs any tests, or whether there are any treatments or feeding strategies that would help?
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Transitioning from prolonged breastfeeding to solids can sometimes cause sensory aversions, gastrointestinal reflux, or a behavioral preference for milk. Please double-check his growth chart with a pediatrician, as appetite stimulants are rarely recommended before identifying underlying causes. A doctor might suggest blood tests for nutritional deficiencies, an allergy evaluation, or a swallow study. Effective feeding strategies include establishing fixed meal schedules, serving solids before offering milk, and exploring playful, low-pressure food textures.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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Hyderabad
Dont worry infants are easily deviated to other things while feeding that's why they try to ignore eating
This is normal behaviour
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Dr. Ankur Gupta
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12 yrs exp
Lucknow
This is normal habit. Solution is to give hand mashed food and small particle food first and gradually go up on consistency on food along with ensuring hydration
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
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6 yrs exp
Surat
Based on his height (83 cm) and weight (12.2–12.5 kg), and the fact that he is active and meeting his developmental milestones, his growth appears reassuring.
However, at this age, milk should not replace solid foods. Excessive milk intake can reduce appetite for solids. Appetite stimulant syrups are generally not recommended unless a specific deficiency or medical condition is identified.
I would suggest:
• Limit total milk intake to 400–500 mL/day.
• Offer 3 main meals and 2 healthy snacks daily.
• Avoid giving milk or juices 1–2 hours before meals.
• Let him self-feed and avoid force-feeding.
• Continue offering different textures, even if he initially refuses.
Since he frequently vomits when eating solids, he should be examined by a pediatrician to rule out feeding/oral sensory issues, reflux, swallowing difficulties, or other causes. If needed, your pediatrician may advise tests based on the examination.
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