My little daughter

@Cheyee (8344)
Pakanbaru, Indonesia
November 13, 2020 2:53pm CST
It becomes my concern for quite sometimes. My little daughter is gonna be 3 years old by the end of this November. She doesn't eat except snacks like chips and candy. But she drink milk everyday (UHT milk with chocolate flavor) around 500ml / day. She doesn't eat rice, or veggies. Sometimes she eat fish and meat (just sometimes). I am afraid it will affect her growth. I feel like I've done everything, but she still like that. What do you think?
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@kaylachan (71786)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Nov 20
It could have long term effects. Have you spoken to your doctor about it? All types of foods need to be eaten in moderation, sure, but kids need to start to learn this when they're young. Chocolate flavor or not, milk is still pretty healthy. But, other than that, watch her for health problems, and try to get her to eat more balanced meals. Even if you get her to eat a few bites.
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@kaylachan (71786)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Nov 20
@Cheyee Then you shoud not be too concerned about her diet. Given her age, sounds like she's doing pretty well.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
13 Nov 20
Yes, I am trying my best. she likes fruit but she hates veggies. She eats fish and meat (sometimes), but she hates carbohydrates, she doesn't even eat fries (who refuse fries?)
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
14 Nov 20
@kaylachan I am glad I share this problem. Thank you so much Kayla
@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
13 Nov 20
she is soo cuteee! she should eat rice or chicken or meat, usually kids her age love fried chicken, like kfc or mcd. have you tried that?
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 20
@Cheyee have you tried to give her a vitamin?
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
14 Nov 20
@sophie09 I have. She only like vitamin C and honey (of course, it's sweet)
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
14 Nov 20
Yes she is ^^ I did. But she is different. She only eat it if she is in the mood,
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
14 Nov 20
OMG, the teeth! So cute!!! Children are often picky eaters. Will take time for them to outgrow it. Have you try camouflaging the food? Meaning use what she like while inserting what she don't inside. Have you heard of rice nugget? They made nugget from chicken meat, rice and veggie.
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
14 Nov 20
@Cheyee it's not but it's can be made. Make them like making sausage but adjust the ingredient to include the healthy stuff. After all there are various type of sausages. Nothing wrong with experimenting as long as they're edible and taste good
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
14 Nov 20
@prinzcy I will find the recipe. Thank you for your advice
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Nov 20
My grandson went through this as a little boy. Now, he's 26 years old and doing just fine!
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Nov 20
@Cheyee No, Nathan refused to eat unless it was sweets or candy.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
13 Nov 20
He didn't eat too?
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
14 Nov 20
@kobesbuddy thank God. I was really worry, but now I feel a bit calm about my daughter.
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@thelme55 (77165)
• Germany
13 Nov 20
Lovely girl. It will affect her health if she eats most of the chips and candies. She should eat veggies, meat and fish to grow well.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
13 Nov 20
That's my concern. I've done everything, the soft and negotiations way until hard and force way. But the result is nothing.
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@thelme55 (77165)
• Germany
13 Nov 20
@Cheyee You have to be strict for her own good. Maybe you can give her chips or candy as a reward if she eats something healthy like veggies.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
13 Nov 20
@thelme55 she asked for food and then closed her mouth. And then asked for milk only. She played with her food.
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@Reen07 (78)
14 Nov 20
My nephew is also like that, junk food is indeed a children's favorite
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
14 Nov 20
Adult also love junk food!!!
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
14 Nov 20
@Reen07 yes
@Reen07 (78)
14 Nov 20
@Cheyee True, even so it is not good for our health, especially children
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
15 Nov 20
I would not have chips and candy available, then she would not eat them. Kids get very set in their ways about food. Maybe you could find something like banana chips to add variety. Does she like fruit? Most children do. Veggies are better for them, but fruit is good too and is naturally sweet.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
25 Nov 20
Chips and candies are junk food. It is advisable not to put such items in your grocery cart. Some children could be picky with food. You have to find your child's taste. Try pizza and spaghetti, or sauteed noodles. Children usually love these. Try presenting food inviting, like a perfect sunny side up with fried sausages on the side. Children gets delighted with food presentation. It might perk the appetite. Consult your pediatrician for correct milk and vitamins,
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
26 Nov 20
@Cheyee What about mashed potatoes or french fries, boiled eggs, porridge, pumpkin soup, cheese rolls? So long as it's not candy or chips.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
26 Nov 20
She eats pizza (just topping), she says spaghetti look like worm (so not an option). She eats noodles (sometimes). Basically she wants to eat protein and fruits but not carbs.
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@ckciasigurl (2081)
• Italy
16 Nov 20
hello your daughter is so cute u can try to blend the veggies? i did baby sitting job past few years and same situation what we did is we blend it for example to make some sauce for pasta we blend the zucchini.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
16 Nov 20
I think she doesn't like carbs. She doesn't eat fries, noodles (even instant noodles). The only carbs that I can make her to taste is sweet potato (just sometimes) I seasoned it with garlic and salt then deep fried it. But she likes fritters. We have this traditional dish named bakwan. It made from flour and chopped vegetables and then deep fried it. I just afraid fritters is not healthy.
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
2 Dec 20
Have you tried yogurt, cheese? You should talk to a nutritionist as soon as possible.
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
13 Nov 20
That must be really frustrating.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
14 Nov 20
Very much. Her brother used to hate rice too. But he loves meat and potato. So I wasn't worried
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Nov 20
She looks beautiful. Fish, meat and milk are all good.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
13 Nov 20
She is. Thank you. She doesn't eat fish and meat everyday, only when she wants it.
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 20
Rice is our staple food. We grew up with that in our blood
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
17 Nov 20
@Cheyee porridge for beginner
@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
17 Nov 20
Yes, that's why I am worried. Because I am not used to kid doesn't eat rice.
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@jdbces (1845)
• Philippines
16 Nov 20
She's a cutie! My daughter turned two last September. She is also a picky eater sometimes. Her doctor recommended Vitamin C and once prescribed a capsule for the poor appetite. Now she's still a bit picky to some but eats a lot than before and if it's her favorite.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
17 Nov 20
I give her vitamin C, of course she likes it. She thinks it was candy. I tried giving her something for her appetite, she ended up diarrhea.
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@jdbces (1845)
• Philippines
17 Nov 20
@Cheyee I'm glad she likes Vit. C. My baby doesn't, so whenever she's asleep I mix it with her milk. Sorry to hear about the diarrhea.