In the past two weeks he has decided that he is a picky eater. Like, super picky.
He used to eat peas by the handful. Avocado? Yes please! Raisins? Couldn't get enough of them. Cheerios? begged me for them.
Now?
None of it. Don't even put them infront of him.
He will not touch a vegetable. And believe me I've tried everything. Asparagus, carrots, zucchini, brussel sprouts, green beans, lima beans, squash, sweet potatos, lettuce, cucumbers, bell peppers, corn, spinach...you get the idea.
All he wants now is fruit, wheat bread, cheese and protein.
The other day I introduced him to peanut butter on toast and he is loving it. I've been feeling a little better since then..today, there is a rash on his neck and chest...peanut butter is all we can figure. Now, we are nixing that.
What do we do?
Before we left California, the doctor gave me orders to stuff this kid with food because his weight was plateauing. I was and HRJ was gobbling everything up.
So, why has everything changed? I know we are in a new enviornment and life is chaotic right now, but still. I don't want my baby to be unhealthy.
Two days ago, I went to whole foods and grabbed organic vegetable baby food since all of my food making supplies are in transit. I've opened 4 jars. He has eaten one.
I'm still breastfeeding so he is getting nutrients that way. My milk really only comes in, in the morning and night, though. So, during the day he is out of luck. Plus mostly breastfeeding is not helping his weight gain.
He's a smarty
Last night, I gave him raviolis and with every bite, I snuck a pea or corn in. It worked for 5-6 bites until he caught on and started grabbing only the ravioli off the fork. The other day, I mixed spinach and cottage cheese, a previous favorite. With his tongue, he was able to seperate the two and spit out the spinach. He also has developed a new routine of sticking out his tongue and tasting whatever is in his hand/on the spoon. If it doesn't meet his approval ASAP then he turns his head away.
So? What do I do?
He has never had chips or goldfish or anything with high-fructose corn syrup and I intend to keep it that way. What are some healthy alternatives? Is there a healthy dip that could maybe mask the flavor of the veggies? Smother something in a healthier cheese? Does that even exist. Help. Please!
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