I'm not a mom but I would be so pissed, she should have at the very least TOLD you that he wasn't eating....I hope it's nothing serious and he's just stubborn!!!
15 Apr 15 by member: Socolova
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Ooooh dear...I wonder if she's forgetting to feed him? Can you make her a chart to fill out saying when she tried to feed him and what and how much? She should have said something to you, for sure.
15 Apr 15 by member: CollyMP
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I'd schedule a trip to the doctor as well if this decrease in appetite has been going on for 2 months.
15 Apr 15 by member: CollyMP
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I agree. Go to the doctor and if he blows you off, go to another doctor. The sitter just sounds disinterested. I wonder if she's even trying or perhaps the way she feeds him turns him off. They pick up on your attitude. Or maybe she even yells at him when feeding him and he perceives eating as a bad thing. I'd replace her as well.
15 Apr 15 by member: Gillian622
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I think the problem is she's watching too many kids and Peanut just isn't getting enough attention. I will say he does look completely healthy he's just a little small for his age. My two other kids always ate really well so this one is a mystery to me. Plus until now I've always been spoiled by amazing child care. Now.. I'm thinking not so much.
15 Apr 15 by member: Ms Elizabeth
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My kids were huge nursers and took along time to settle into food try different things and don't go for the filler unhealthy foods stick with the good food they will develop good palates. I found with those charts for height and weigh for kids as long as your child continues to grow on a their own path then it works out. My kids were all large as babies even out at 2 yrs and the were small during MS but now my 16 yr old is 5'10 and still growing they are just late bloomers.
I agree I would lay down some better ground rules and guidelines for the sitter. Make it clear what you should be told about.
15 Apr 15 by member: Cambridge68
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I am biologically incapable of being a mom, so my only comment is bacon makes everything better. That is all..
15 Apr 15 by member: LoadGod
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Perhaps it's an allergy or sensitivity? I would definitely call doctor, it never hurts to get him checked out
15 Apr 15 by member: Socolova
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Bacon does make everything better, even a Bacon Maple donut. I am a dad of two and a granddad of one. both of my kids were premature, once they started on food there were things they just wouldn't eat in baby food like squash, carrots and to this day my daughter still won't, and my son we had him on table food at 10 months once he got a taste of it there was no stopping him. So perhaps a trip to the doc is warranted for this. Also if your care provider isn't paying enough attention because of the amount of kids you may want to search for someone else.
15 Apr 15 by member: Rockiesfan
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Has anyone offered him bacon?
15 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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I can't believe that sitter!! It is crazy how the little stinkers each come into this world so different. I have good eaters, one that eats soooo much and one you can barely bribe. Then there's the one that takes 3 days to eat.
15 Apr 15 by member: picksixmom
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My daughters were only 17 and 18 lbs at a year. So I wouldn't worry about size so much but I certainly would make sure the sitter is feeding him some even if he doesn't seem to like it.
15 Apr 15 by member: unapearl
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If I remember correctly from past entries, this is not the first time you have been upset with this sitter (something about naps, maybe?). I would definitely go with a chart method until you can find a new sitter who actually pays attention to the children she watches. That way you will know what is going on. My son was a preemie, born at 8 months, but still big at 5.10 when he was born. He has always been in the 10th percentile. He weighed 23lbs at 3 years old. My doctor, who was the head of pediatrics at the hospital was not worried because he was healthy, but tiny. He was a fabulous eater with a fast metabolism. Now, at 14, he is an awful eater with a fast metabolism. He is still in the 10th percentile for weight, and he is still healthy.
15 Apr 15 by member: Bethlauren8
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Awesome DFW! Proud of you!
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Wow. Wow. Wow. Just can't speak. My peanut is 18 now and can easily fend for himself, but I'd still have to fight the urge to throttle someone who doesn't feed him.
My peanut was no peanut so its probably not a good comparison. He was a CHUNK and was eating baby food whole hog by 5 months old.
Of course now he's 5'9" and 125 soaking wet. ^$*#)! paternal genetics. LOL
Oops...
15 Apr 15 by member: Lucy1771
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I feel slightly better now. I called the doctor and left her a message with everything that seems to be going on. I think the nurse asked me 5 times if I was kidding. She seemed just as upset as I am. Sometimes just having someone tell you that you're not nuts and yes others would be upset is enough to make you feel sane again. And as a bonus I found out that the sitter around the corner who is always full who everyone loves has a sister that just moved and also watches kids. Too bad she isn't on facebook so I can stalk her.. instead I'm putting out that small town "hey do you know so and so?" snail gossip so I can find out anything about her. By tonight I should find out what color her eyes are.
15 Apr 15 by member: Ms Elizabeth
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Whenever I had any issues with my baby girl, who is 10 now, I always asked her pediatrician. She was stubborn too and didn't like ANY baby food. When I took her for a check up her pediatrician said that she was healthy and not to worry. Just offer her food and if she is hungry she will eat. And she didn't not to get too stressed, it's ok. She told me that my baby girl would go through times where she would eat a lot then maybe not so much. And if I was worried about it then just bring her in and she would check her to make sure she was fine. Every time I took her in for a check up she was always fine and healthy.
15 Apr 15 by member: lettygaylor
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Good grief... just exactly how often is --every once in a while ?!! and custard is more of a dessert for baby. My g'daughter was a tiny little thing for a very long time & she still ate. I think you need some advise from your Doctor and a new sitter... she should have been concerned herself and at least have told you of the situation. Babies do go thru times of just not hungry & that's ok, they will eat when ready but this does not go on for long periods. I had a problem with one of mine & found out he had a severe stomach problem... it never hurts to have them checked out & don't worry about if others say you're being silly or overly concerned.
15 Apr 15 by member: TOFU
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Good for you DFW...my granddaughter is a peanut--preemie at 3# and 8 mos. but is now 18 mos. still a peanut but developing nicely. Her baby sitter is one of those rare breeds that treats every child like her own. She communicates constantly with my daughter and even suggests things as my daughter is a first time mommy. I am glad that you contacted your doctor and think it would also be prudent to replace the sitter. Too many kids means she is interested more in the money than the quality of her service. I believe sitters should be paid well but not at the detriment of our children. Good luck.
15 Apr 15 by member: 2227Gwen
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Try some normal food not "baby food" some mashed bananas oatmeal, soft scrambled eggs, etc. Blend real food in a blender or processor to the consistancy that works for him. My kids wouldn't eat baby food in the jars, they would spit it out. They didn't get it often, when traveling or moving (we did that a lot back then) .
15 Apr 15 by member: wholefoodnut
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