wont eat

My son is 2, he used to love eating. Doing 24/7. Now he just doens't want to eat. One day he will, but then he will go a huge chunck of time and i have to fight with him to get him to eat anything. Either he wont put it in his mouth, or when he finally does he refuses to swallow. I'm worried.

[Renee Radenberg]

Children around 2 years old may become picky eaters. Suggest you give him nutrient dense drinks, such as, Pediasure or milkshakes instead of milk for all meals. Milkshakes are a very good snack and children love to be a part of making them. 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 used regular dairy products). Give him milkshake or Pediasure at the end of his meals so hopefully he will eat the food first. Mealtimes can be a battlefield when children do not have an interest to eating or eat very little. It becomes the battle of the wits between the child and the parents. Remember meals need to be joyous for you and your child. If he will not eat a certain food, do not make a fuss over it. Let it go and enjoy your meal.