Gone off food. Is this normal ????

[natasha]

Is it normal for a 16 month old to just 'go off food'???

My DD has a really healthy appetite usually but the last 2 days she hasn't wanted any of her favourite food. She goes to eat it and then just spits it out everytime.

I'm getting quite worried as she has hardly eaten anything for the last 2 days. I have tried giving her anything she wants (or usually wants) and she just wont eat it.

She is still drinking and hasn't got a temp at all or any other signs of an illness.

Is this normal???

Nasha xxxx
DD 1
DH 41

[charlach]

Sounds very familar, my son stopped eating when he got his eye teeth he was 17 months, have you checked to see if they are starting to come through?

[Jenko]

My DD went through the same thing at about 16 months. She only ate very small amounts at each meal. Even foods that she had always liked. I just offered her more variety and more snacks hoping she would get enough.

I think it lasted about 2- 3 weeks and her appetite returned to normal.

[natasha]

Hi there....

Just checked teeth......none coming through or even looking like they might.

I have tried offering her all different things this morning and she just doesn't seem intersested:( Just makes me so worried.

Thanks for your replies.

Ill keep you posted.

Nasha xxx
DD 1
DH 41

[Peaceangels]

My DS1 was a similar age when he went off his food (& prior to that he ate anything and everything).

He became very fussy and has only just started eating more of a variety again at 3yrs of age (sorry!).

If you are at all worried have her checked by a dr., just to be sure.