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My 2yrs old doesn't eat anything but want breast feed instead which i feel is nt enough for her at her age.what should i do?
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Wean: A 2yo who remains at the breast is likely doing so for the nurturing with the nutrition secondary. Failure to wean & engage in normal feeding behavior for age is and will be socially limiting to the child. Try a reduction in time at the breast to 5 min/side & engage in other one on one activities.Find a behaviorist for help.Eliminate one feeding at a time over weeks & offer alternative foods.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Great advice from Dr: F. If her doctor tells you her health & development are ok other than her delays in self-help skills, always offer solid food before nursing. Typical 20-mo.-olds feed themselves with a spoon & drink from an open-mouth, 2-handled cup, holding it themselves. Put her in her high chair with healthy foods on her plate at pleasant family meals at the table, during which everyone ignores her protests.
Answered 8/10/2014
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