Forum From Baby to Toddler

refusing food

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sandratrash
Hi, I have a question... I have a daughter (first baby) who is 7 months and 3 weeks old... For the past 4 days, she refuses to eat and drink... Previously, she sometimes already ate jars of fruit and vegetables, fresh fruit, etc., all according to a schedule.
Now everything has to be done with veeeeery much patience and with a bit of luck, I get about 300 ml per day into her and maybe a few bites of fruit. Nothing more.
We've already been to the GP, who says there's nothing physically wrong with her. Does anyone recognize this?
It's very frustrating for me, and I don't want my baby to come up short. I try to stay calm, but that's not so easy..
Hopefully, there are people here who recognize this?
Greetings, Sandra

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  1. Iza #2

    All babies have periods where they eat less or not at all, it's good that you know it's not medical. Is it also possible that maybe some teeth are coming in? Our youngest also always eats much worse when teeth are trying to come out. I would watch it for a bit longer because four days is not that much, as long as she's still active there's nothing wrong. You could also try an osteopath? Maybe something is bothering her body which makes her have a bit less appetite. Good luck!

  2. sandratrash started this #3

    thank you for your reply... I'm getting really worried about NL... she's still playful, and she laughs, but it's like almost nothing is getting through ;( and she's already underweight according to the CB.
    I'll keep you updated
    gr san

  3. Anonymous Guest #4

    Hi,

    My 18-month-old son has this too, and what’s even worse is that he refuses to eat when I’m around.
    When I’m at work, he finishes everything at dad’s or the grandparents’, but when I’m nearby, he whines or even cries himself to tears. This is awful as a mom. As frustrating as it is, I have to get through it, but it’s not easy.

    Keep your spirits up!

    Best wishes

  4. sandratrash started this #5

    ohhhh that's so sad Anoniem
    I can really imagine how that feels now. The worst part is not knowing what's going on or why they're doing it...
    Tomorrow she's spending a day with grandma, I'm curious how she'll do there...

    I hope for you (anoniem) that things get better soon
    Gr san

  5. Anonymous Guest #6

    Hi sandratrash,

    I hope you feel better soon. If he's sick, I'm used to him not eating, but now it's only when I'm around him.
    I hope you feel better soon too.

    Best wishes

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