Cherrio Diet

[Lee-Bee]

With the passing of his father recently I would be more lenient with him as his world has been shook up pretty good.

Have you tried serving your food then sprinkling cheerios on top of the food with him watching? Maybe it will be enough to get him eating other foods.

[bright sparks]

With the passing of his father recently I would be more lenient with him as his world has been shook up pretty good.

Have you tried serving your food then sprinkling cheerios on top of the food with him watching? Maybe it will be enough to get him eating other foods.

The loss of his father is absolutely devastating and I don't mean to sound callus because I am not that person. But....this child needs stability and routine more than ever. If leniency is given it is going to be counter productive. He is 13mths old not 5. He isn't acting out because of the tragic passing of his father. The OP also mentioned that before his fathers passing he was not a good eater. I think a gentler approach with the mother is needed but still the conversation needs to be to the point so she doesn't miss how this could turn into a much greater problem to be dealt with in the future. If this child is molicoddled due to the loss of his father then he will likely not just be a picky eater but problematic in other areas too. He can still have lots of extra love while still doing whats best for his actual needs, not his caregivers transferring there needs on to him by babying him more than necessary. If this child was 3, 4 or older, then things would be very different, but the sad truth be told, at age 13mths he probably doesn't notice the absence of his father that much.

Such a sad situation for the family, I hope you are able to work through this eating issue and that having a stable caring caregiver will not just help the child but reassure the mother too.