refusing food

[reenie]

Hi Karen,

my baby girl started on solids at about 4.5 months old, she has been a terrific little eater till 3 days ago. She was enjoying more texture and variety and meal time was fun. However 3 days ago she has started refusing food-she only has 3-4 mouthfuls then I try something else etc etc
Why could this be happening??? (she has cut 2 bottom teeth-5-6 weeks ago)
:(

[KarenInge]

Hi Reenie,It could be related to her teeth cutting through or there could be more on the way. Or perhaps she might not be feeling quite 100% It is quite normal at this age to have erratic/fussy eating habits.
You are doing a great job so keep doing what you are doing and offering her a wide variety of tastes and textures but also respect the cues your baby is giving if she is not hungry Keep the mealtime happy and stress free. Don't offer her inappropriate food choices just to get her to eat something. Her appetite will be back to normal before you know it and she will be back to being a terrific little eater for you again