Gransnet forums

Grandparenting

Page 3 of 3 | First | Previous | Next | Last
| Flip | Customise |

Concerned about Grandson’s diet

(56 Posts)
Add comment | Report
notanan2 Sat 24-Nov-18 19:09:24

He only eats, Doritos, Peanuts, Peanut Butter on bread that has to be trimmed and toasted, French Fries, certain types of potato chips or Chocolates.

That is a LOT more texture than many 9mth olds will yet tolerate.

Some still won't eat anything but puree!

He's doing fine

Add comment | Report
notanan2 Sat 24-Nov-18 19:07:45

he aint no pre-schooler at 9yrs
Didnt say he was. Yet.

Add comment | Report
Luckygirl Sat 24-Nov-18 19:07:03

I knew a child who would only eat cauliflower and chocolate. Doc said it was a perfect diet! - which it probably is.

Add comment | Report
aggie Sat 24-Nov-18 19:05:02

he aint no pre-schooler at 9yrs

Add comment | Report
notanan2 Sat 24-Nov-18 19:03:43

"Food is for fun until they are one" was my health visitor's favourite saying. Nutrition is mainly milk before that, food/textures are for exploring not nutrition. He is enjoying it which is age appropriate

He will go through many food fads as a preschooler.

His physician is happy so what's the problem?

Add comment | Report
GrandmaFaye Sat 24-Nov-18 18:49:28

Hello,
I have a 9 year old grandson who eats a very limited diet. He has never eaten any meat or vegetables.

He only eats, Doritos, Peanuts, Peanut Butter on bread that has to be trimmed and toasted, French Fries, certain types of potato chips or Chocolates.

I know this sounds ridiculous and it is! Both parents humor him and will not try and get him to try other foods and they get upset if anybody else tries.

His mom says his physician says he is healthy and that is all that matters.

He carries a lunch box everywhere he goes with “his kind” of foods even to family gatherings.

Has anyone else had any experience with this type of thing ?

I wonder if it’s an eating disorder ?

Page 3 of 3 | First | Previous | Next | Last
| Flip | Customise |