FUSSY EATER

My son's 3 yrs now , he weight only 12.8 kg ...he doesn't like to eat much , and he usually keep his food in his mouth , pls advise.Tks

[Renee Radenberg]

For your son's weight, he is appropriately in the 50% percentile for his age which is good. This age children do become picky eaters. Engage your son with preparation of food. Have him help you set the table or do something for the meal. Children love to be a part of making food. Milkshakes would be good nutritional snack or meal for him since he is not eating much food. All it takes is milk or soymilk, ice cream and some banana (any fruit). Whip it up in a blender and you have a drink packed with protein and calories. If he accepts the milkshakes he will be getting more nutrients then he is eating now and hopefully he will enjoy making it too. Relax at meals and let him eat what he wants. Slowly introduce new foods, and if he does not want it, do not make a fuss over it. Let it go and enjoy your meal. Try again in a few months. Thank you for your question.