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Old 10-28-2013, 11:45 AM   #1
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Default 16 months old and suddenly throwing ALL food

My 16 month old is a very lively/passionate girl. About everything! Which is wonderful. And also terrifying. Haha.

Huge problem: For several weeks now, growing in severity, she has decided to spit out and/or throw all of her food on the floor. It doesn't seem to matter what I say or do. And I think it has only made it worse if I respond negatively. I have tried taking her out of her chair to end her meal, but she also NEEDS to EAT. lol. You know? So she just ends up still hungry because she maybe ingested a bite.
Yes, she is teething... But she's always teething! Ha. At least she has been for several months. (The last canine is almost through, praise God!!)
And perhaps it is just a "phase" and yes, she is still nursing so she is getting some form of nutrition (but she gets frustrated because I'm out of milk and she's apparently still hungry!)...

Is there any hope?!? :P
What do we do in this period of time? It is just not ok with me for her to defiantly spit and toss food, but I don't know how to expect a 1 year old to "behave" either. I'm losing my marbles and my husband thinks that smacking her hand is the answer. (I know, not acceptable here! Just being honest.) It is clearly ineffective, though, as you probably we'll know!

Help?


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Old 10-28-2013, 11:54 AM   #2
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only give 2-3 pieces of food at a time.

if she throws, mealtime is over. try again in 30 minutes.
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Provide lots of throwing and tossing and dropping activities during non-meal times. A heap of pebbles and a pond are great. Balls, cleanup time putting toys in a bin together, sensory bins (that you don't mind cleaning up after... I always minded so I never did this) and the like.

I chose a cupholder spot on DD's tray and told her it was the spot for things she did not want to eat. She did pretty well with "if you don't want it, put in in the no thanks spot."

Let go of how much you think she needs to eat. They really don't need much and letting them choose and accepting that is hugely important. Offer some food during play if your family is ok with that. Mine did really well with picking at a little muffin tin with a few snacks in it - cubed leftover meat, fat cheese shreds, diced frozen (still cold) veggies, cereals, etc. It took a lot of pressure off mealtimes.
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Sounds like because she got a reaction from you she is doing it all the more.Would also give her a piece at a time and then not react if she spits or throws beyond a food is for eating kind of comment
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Also, as it has become a habit by now, you may need to change location for a little while...try to provide a lot of snacks that can be provided bit by bit as she moves around the house. Maybe try to avoid using the high chair for a few days.
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