What To Do When Your Toddler Refuses to Eat | Dad University

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
  • When a toddler refuses to eat, it can be a frustrating situation. You are wanting them to be healthy and enjoy food, yet the toddler doesn't want to eat. While picky eaters can be tough, a toddler refusing to eat can be even more difficult.
    In this video, Jason goes over some things you want to make sure you are not doing with your toddler when they don't want to eat and then offers some thing you can do to get them to eat.
    Mealtime is supposed to be enjoyable, not stressful and cause anxiety for you or your toddler.
    Be sure to comment below about your experience with your toddler refusing to eat.
    If you are serious about becoming the best version of yourself as a father and taking action, consider becoming a members: www.daduniversity.com/?=ytd#174
    🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: / @daduniversity
    BUSINESS INQUIRIES: business@daduniversity.com

Komentáře • 87

  • @DadUniversity
    @DadUniversity  Před 3 lety +5

    Hey Guys, hope you enjoyed the tips. If are ready to become the best version of yourself as a father and want to go from confused to confident, you would love my Parenting Program. Book a call with us to learn more: www.daduniversity.com/application/?=ytc174

    • @timorassoalfasona3681
      @timorassoalfasona3681 Před 2 lety

      Hi my 9 year old daughter won't eat anything she is vegetarian even she doesn't eat fish. And I am cook and only fight we having its about eating. Any suggestions plz

    • @Sangam64
      @Sangam64 Před měsícem

      Sir my 5 years boy is not eating properly and I am seeing he is becoming thin day by day . If I don’t force him he don’t want to eat . Doctor don’t say anything how can I deal with this ? Can you please help me

  • @kaw8473
    @kaw8473 Před rokem +107

    Back in caveman days, parents brought home a half starved squirrel, a frog, mushrooms and bug infested fruit and my son refuses to eat cheesy ravioli.

    • @zanelong6399
      @zanelong6399 Před 10 měsíci +4

      I once showed my kid starving kids in Africa because he didn't want to eat my awesome cooking(i cook really good).. he didn't care. I was tryna tell him to just be grateful because other kids don't have much.

    • @RobMedellin
      @RobMedellin Před 8 měsíci +2

      ​@@zanelong6399a kid in that mood probably won't take in that l
      Important lesson. Better when he is savoring something and very joyful. And maybe still they won't care.. But sooner or later.

    • @viv_n_mumma
      @viv_n_mumma Před 7 měsíci

      😂😂😂

    • @danielajativa9494
      @danielajativa9494 Před 5 měsíci

      Jajajaja you're right 😂

    • @beaniebaby_rei
      @beaniebaby_rei Před 27 dny

      Lmao 😂😂😂😂

  • @Armageddon11011989
    @Armageddon11011989 Před 3 lety +57

    😂 I was a picky eater, my parents just didn't feed me for a couple of days when I threw a fit. After that i learnt to eat all my food and not complain

    • @brittanybbirdsong2592
      @brittanybbirdsong2592 Před rokem +4

      Unfortunately I'm a adult and is still a picky eater now I'm dealing with my 3yo that's picky 🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @dj.j5099
      @dj.j5099 Před 10 měsíci +5

      I was a picky eater...but as I got older, I'm eating literally everything 😂

    • @kirst.7318
      @kirst.7318 Před 9 měsíci

      @@brittanybbirdsong2592same but mine is 1.5 yrs,, I think a lot of it is due to the environment and watching me eat., cus I’m super picky.. he’ll take bites, and then be done…. Over wasting food, tbh. That’s y I’m sticking to spaghetti-os and chef Boyardee, I don’t get eat 3 meals a day.. I take medicine and I just dont. I snack. I know I have to change, it’s hard working overnight… and he likes to run around and eat…

    • @AdventuresAwait123
      @AdventuresAwait123 Před 4 měsíci

      LOL

    • @hildaamethyst528
      @hildaamethyst528 Před 3 měsíci

      @@kirst.7318why do you think you you are picky?

  • @florencemujawamaria1728
    @florencemujawamaria1728 Před rokem +20

    As a first time parent it’s hard to understand them

  • @tw5991
    @tw5991 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Appreciate the info, toddler seems to not want certain things but I need to change it up. Good ideas and perspective

  • @melaniemcbride4753
    @melaniemcbride4753 Před rokem +1

    Such great advice. Thank You!

  • @HasanC_25
    @HasanC_25 Před 3 lety +17

    You have read my mind, was searching the channel for this specific video! What do you do if they don't eat their food but want snacks instead (crisps, chocolates)?

  • @Daniel-fl5oq
    @Daniel-fl5oq Před rokem +2

    Thanks, I will try a different way to prepare my baby's food.

  • @nobita8434
    @nobita8434 Před 16 dny

    Ty for your explanation 😊

  • @MissMadeleineee
    @MissMadeleineee Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @richelleblackwelder746
    @richelleblackwelder746 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Let’s talk about when your kid loses 2lbs in a year with this approach…regulating my emotions doesn’t get him back on his curve.

  • @Fauxrising2022
    @Fauxrising2022 Před 7 měsíci +14

    What do you do when toddler refuses to eat but throws a fit when you try to take they’re plate away. Also my toddler takes a bite then goes off to play. It’s a struggle to keep him seated and focused on his food.

    • @Safisworld_
      @Safisworld_ Před 3 měsíci

      My daughter does this and I find she’s not done eating but I would also be trying to feed her and she wants to use the utensils herself or eat by hand try that…it’s frustrating, just hold on, we got this! 😢

    • @mzrereo4-lyfe350
      @mzrereo4-lyfe350 Před 3 měsíci

      My one year is refusing like will eat certain table foods then walk off or move face away I'm so stressed out but I'm gone keep trying I'm sure my toddler will eventually start eating the food

  • @user-eb5vu8uz8k
    @user-eb5vu8uz8k Před 3 měsíci +3

    I’ve noticed that my son is refusing to eat because he has too many cups of milk. But hoping he starts eating soon

  • @russianrick8403
    @russianrick8403 Před rokem +5

    I have a child that will refuse to eat until he becomes physically distressed, because he has grown so hungry, but then he can’t eat, because he is distraught. It is a constant battle to convince him to take a little time out to eat so that he can enjoy his time playing instead of becoming distressed and antisocial and unable to eat.

  • @queen.alvona
    @queen.alvona Před rokem +8

    Tip number one: leave the toddler alone and don’t give him any other food. He will eat eventually

  • @naisaechao8549
    @naisaechao8549 Před měsícem +4

    My 2.5 yr old daughter refuses to eat. All she wants is her milk in the bottle. What can I do to get her to eat?

    • @drvenhrd46
      @drvenhrd46 Před 2 dny

      Having the same problem as we speak

  • @brookeweaver426
    @brookeweaver426 Před 9 měsíci +11

    What if they refuse to eat what you made but keep crying that they’re hungry? We make VERY kid friendly meals and nothing funky. My kids just refuse to eat anything I make. I’ve tried cute shapes like halloween spider waffles with whipped cream and halloween sprinkles…they still won’t touch it. ☹️

    • @DadUniversity
      @DadUniversity  Před 9 měsíci

      how old is your child?

    • @hannahsinger4381
      @hannahsinger4381 Před 8 měsíci +5

      My little boy is the same, he is 2. And I have made it worse because I would just give him pouches when he wouldn’t eat as I was worried about him not getting any nutrients but now he won’t eat normal food

    • @paulabent3669
      @paulabent3669 Před 10 dny

      @@hannahsinger4381 my son is 2 as well and only eats pouches. idk its always a fight to feed him regular food :(

    • @sisg.official
      @sisg.official Před 9 dny

      Same here. She used to be such a good eater. The only thing that worked so far is taking away snacks

  • @LotusMoonTarot
    @LotusMoonTarot Před 3 dny

    I remembered when we made home made pizza. 🍕 pizza is my 3 year olds favorite food. He enjoyed making it. I cooked it and once it was done he wouldn’t even touch it. He said it was yucky now. I was so confused. He said he was hungry before we started making the meal and I was shocked when he wouldn’t try it. Kids… 🤦‍♀️

  • @davidoff-sensei1260
    @davidoff-sensei1260 Před 8 měsíci +4

    What are you meant to do if they will not eat dinner for example, but then are hungry before bed. We have tried 2 options ... the 2 bad thats all you get option. (he just wont eat it and go to bed hungry) the other option is give him something else ... like cereal. At least he is fed ... but then that obviously just happens more often and he knows he to just do that. (almost 5 years old)

    • @Brea890
      @Brea890 Před 19 dny

      This is my struggle too. Refuses dinner, but wants milk and if she doesn’t eat a proper meal she’s waking me up in the middle of the night because she’s hungry

  • @Buffbrot
    @Buffbrot Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing Video. Really liked your advice, especially because it differs from the standard tips and still you establish it from a neutral and kind of psychological standpoint

  • @nadiashah4272
    @nadiashah4272 Před 7 měsíci +3

    My son dont eat his dinner amd Gry all night for food like after 3 o clock😅

  • @joshuahann7596
    @joshuahann7596 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Love the ideas ! Thanks mate , Love from Australia.

  • @seemaroy50
    @seemaroy50 Před 9 měsíci +3

    My toddler is not ready to eat food seems like he is scared of eating food as we both forced & scared him on not eating food.
    Plz suggest what to do?

  • @janalgos
    @janalgos Před 2 lety +12

    So what do you do if they constantly refuse to eat at meal time, but later on say they're hungry thereby throwing off the family schedule because you need to stop and have another meal time for them?

    • @DadUniversity
      @DadUniversity  Před 2 lety +4

      Depends what age but their rythm and timing for eating may just simply be different than yours. While I agree family meal time is important, it is possible to have our bodies require different things at different times. Your options are to let them be hungry and they can wait for a meal, or let them eat when they need to and maybe they sit with the family during meals. The latter is not a great option. If I could skip dinner and then be given snacks when i want them I would probably choose that too, but it doesn't mean it's a good idea :)

    • @sisg.official
      @sisg.official Před 9 dny

      Me right now. Sorry but we stayed at the dinner table until 10 pm. She finally ate some vegetables. I can't let a 4-year-old overrule me for days in a row. She dared to ask for a sweet afterwards 😮. In my days you get what you get and you eat it.

    • @sisg.official
      @sisg.official Před 9 dny

      TAKE AWAY all the unhealthy snacks until she is eating properly. That's what I am doing

  • @nataliemarrero6122
    @nataliemarrero6122 Před 8 měsíci +1

    My son is 14 months he refuses to eat food with texture and his doctor told me he having issues with growing because hw wont eat anything like protein n veggies i offer him pouches sometimes that is unsuccessful

  • @Lucy-vx9nn
    @Lucy-vx9nn Před 9 měsíci +3

    What do u do when that child is 83 and only eats bowls of sugar, literally....

    • @csabraxas
      @csabraxas Před 5 měsíci +3

      Let them. At 83 you know sugar is bad for you let the man live his last years in peace.

  • @Nero.H
    @Nero.H Před rokem +7

    My toddler refused to eat unless he can watch his tablet while he eat, which is an ok tradeoff.

  • @Benjamin-mx7lc
    @Benjamin-mx7lc Před 5 měsíci

    What if my daughter eats and then suddenly goes down from her chair and then play? We usually fight over it and it sucks. She used to eat her meals smoothly. But since she's been seeing some other kids eat and play, seems like she applied it to herself. 😢

  • @Safisworld_
    @Safisworld_ Před 3 měsíci

    I’m having trouble with this now, so when she doesn’t eat protein what alternatives cannot offer right on the spot? She’s 2.

  • @velikoslovog7526
    @velikoslovog7526 Před 3 lety +2

    Everything said here is so true, through and through :D

  • @seadd1
    @seadd1 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Mine is 2 and don’t want to chew :( She feeds herself, but soft food - mashed, yogurt, omelettes. Will keep persisting :(

  • @user-zf4yz7cj2f
    @user-zf4yz7cj2f Před 17 dny

    My 3yrs. old son keeps eating the same food he wont eat other meal. How can i change this behavior??

  • @RonPhillips420
    @RonPhillips420 Před 3 měsíci +2

    My 2 year old only eats Jimmy Dean breakfast bowls pb&j spaghetti and potato wedges

    • @nicolenadia1
      @nicolenadia1 Před 24 dny

      You’re the one that introduced your kid to that processed junk food. It’s your fault, bro.

    • @RonPhillips420
      @RonPhillips420 Před 24 dny

      @@nicolenadia1 I can understand your ignorance but no it was not me. The logical assumption is that it is my fault but it is not the only answer

  • @genesishernandez7079
    @genesishernandez7079 Před rokem +7

    My two year old won’t eat breakfast or lunch or dinner 😭😭😭

    • @Gottham8
      @Gottham8 Před rokem +1

      Did it change and if yes, what did you do?

    • @ghazalahussain4529
      @ghazalahussain4529 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Same boat😢, any suggestions?

    • @IamAlexJustice
      @IamAlexJustice Před 5 měsíci +1

      Could there be a mental problem? Like maybe in the kids mind he doesn't need to eat at all, but in reality others can see the kid is skinny as heck and needs food asap?

  • @TheBeardedVeganBY
    @TheBeardedVeganBY Před 2 měsíci +1

    This gave me confirmation in so many areas.

  • @sandeepdaniel3849
    @sandeepdaniel3849 Před 3 lety +1

    Liked the video even before watching 😊! I’m
    Not a dad yet but your content is very helpful.

  • @suchismitamahapatra9574
    @suchismitamahapatra9574 Před měsícem

    My kid is 3 year old from last few days he stopped eating food and hardly he take 1 meal i.e 1roti at night. What to do please suggest. He skipped his breakfast and lunch ,not at all showing interest to eat food . I am worried ☹️

  • @igbo_girl
    @igbo_girl Před 4 měsíci

    I came here very frustrated. 13 months old, wants only chicken and a little bit of ground meat. Wants nothing by else and for the food she has chosen, wants to have it just once a day.
    How am I going to make up her calorie needs with just chicken once a day? Can she continue to grow well on milk??

  • @sourboydrummer
    @sourboydrummer Před 11 měsíci

    Any advice when a child refuses a meal; she doesn’t appear hungry and is windshield wiping the tray. We end meal time, tray away and take our 21 month old out of the chair to go play while the other twin finishes her meal.
    Then we offer milk after the meal is over, usually a half cup to both twins.
    Should we still offer the milk to the twin who refused the meal?

    • @DadUniversity
      @DadUniversity  Před 11 měsíci

      No, don't offer the milk to the twin who refused. She likely isn't hungry which is ok.

  • @gwyvkr.0
    @gwyvkr.0 Před 5 měsíci

    my toddler only ear biscuits and bottle of milk. What to do? Its almost 7 days🥹🥹🥹

  • @adamukassim6121
    @adamukassim6121 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi,Please, my 2 1/2 year daughter has refused to eat any main meals for the past 6 months ago, only snacks and medical they said there is nothing they can do since she is not losing weight, but also tired and frustrated and is affecting my relationship with my husband ,he thinks am not doing enough for the child, please I need a help. Thank you.

    • @saadomaawiye3332
      @saadomaawiye3332 Před 6 měsíci

      I have the same problem my toddler is 2years old literally refusing he’s main meals for a month now soo annoyed 😢

  • @apriltriggs2737
    @apriltriggs2737 Před 9 měsíci +2

    If you dont give them something else they go hungry.
    My boy would rather starve than eat something he dosnt like.

  • @sammacias38
    @sammacias38 Před 4 měsíci

    I need help my grand child does not eat when we eat his parents lit him when he want he dose not have a time to eat like dinner they let him eat at 10 or 11 at night I’m trying to have a dinner time when I have him don’t know what to do

    • @igbo_girl
      @igbo_girl Před 4 měsíci

      Parents are obviously already having a hard time. Don’t be the grandparents that blame parents

  • @aperez6775
    @aperez6775 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello

  • @freja33
    @freja33 Před 3 měsíci

    i eat but not as much as most peppole

  • @smclemente19
    @smclemente19 Před rokem

    I offer options & my 20 month old will just play with both not & not eat or cry & I know she's hungry but she won't eat much of what I'm giving her.

    • @SRC503
      @SRC503 Před rokem

      Try jasmine rice with butter or salted and/or drops of soy sauce. Cup noodles but drain the water

  • @MicahDoesIt
    @MicahDoesIt Před rokem +2

    So let them starve? That’s horrible

    • @KristinaKage
      @KristinaKage Před rokem +3

      No child willingly "Starves" - they will eat eventually. It may not be chicken nuggets dipped in ranch every day.

    • @MicahDoesIt
      @MicahDoesIt Před rokem

      @@KristinaKage my daughter still picky antsy advice

    • @NatashaKooFeminineSpace
      @NatashaKooFeminineSpace Před rokem +6

      @@KristinaKage My child refused to drink until she got constipation. She refused to eat anything but rice crackers for a while and lost weight. So yes they will starve themselves and lay around without energy.

    • @regalaganesan4477
      @regalaganesan4477 Před 9 měsíci +3

      My son only prefers noodles and refuses any other kind of solids