My 16 month on won't eat Dinner!

[Momof1andexpecting]

My son won't eat Dinner. His pediatrician said he is being picky. And to not let him drink his milk till after he eats because he might be getting full on that. I have tried that and he still won't eat. He eats breakfast and dinner no problem. No matter what it is he eats it, except when it comes to dinner he pretty much eat won't anything I give him. I'm at my wits end. Please HELP!! I am expecting another baby in August, what do I do to get my son to eat his dinner. Before the other baby comes. HE still eats baby pureed food sometimes.

[babypooh]

When my son went through a stage when he wouldn't have a meal, I was told by a doctor that it was fine as long as they ate something throughout the day. Sometimes when they go through growth spurts, their eating habits change. Perhaps you can offer something light like a fruit or dry cereal. He'll be okay, honey. Good luck!

[RockRose]

If he's eating breakfast and lunch (I'm assuming you meant to say lunch) and a glass of milk at dinner,  I think it's okay.  

I hate to be Debbie Downer here,  but wait til he's a teenager and you'll get misty eyed that you were worried that he wouldn't eat solid food in the evening.  He's eating anything you offer during the daytime meals,  he'll be fine.  

[mikaleen]

I had that same problem with my dd.  The Dr. told me that if she is sitting down and eating one good meal a day she is fine as long as she eats smaller meals throughout the day.  If he's eating a good breakfast AND lunch, maybe his little tummy is full by dinner. I know it can be frustrating.  Good luck!

[mikaleen]

Sorry, I also wanted to add that if you are really concerned you should monitor his activity and weight.  If he keeps gaining and is active, the Dr. probably won't be concerned.  If he's always tired and not gaining or losing, then the Doc would possibly want to start with a nutritionist and go from there.

[babypooh]

Yes, I agree: take mental note of any changes of lack of energy and talk to your doctor if you start noticing any. Good luck :)

[waitingwithhope]

So long as he is gaining weight and is healthy, I wouldn't worry too much. Babies eat when they are hungry. If he is full from lunch, he just may not be that interested in eating much at dinner. Have options for him to eat for dinner on his tray-finger foods he can pick up- and then let him go at his own pace. When he goes through a growth spurt, he'll probably pick up eating at dinner again.
I agree with RockRose...wait until they are teenagers. Then you can't get them to stop eating!! They will eat dinner and then ask "what's for dessert?" and then keep on eating. There are no such things as leftovers in my house!! :)