Picky eater "yucky"

[ebhappydc]

Tough love - I love it! but no, I prob don't want to push this to the point of calling 911! Yes, I've had him in my care since he was 12 months, and he has always been a very picky eater (more so at home i'm told by parents) but I was always able to get him to eat a bit of egg, or pasta, but he won't even taste test anything anymore. He chooses to eat the crackers/cookie/crunchy only items in the variety of foods offered over the course of 2 snacks and a lunch. It has gotten worse over the last few months (pasta not right colour/shape).... eats absolutely no meat (which would be fine, but doesn't eat alternative for protein) except pizza pepperoni. He's basically a very easy child in every other respect, but he is grossed out very easily.... string on the banana so can't finish it; microscopic bruise on apple so can't finish and nearly gagging so doesn't want new blemish-free piece. Although, I don't get it because pizza is kind of a messy looking meal with cheesy strings everywhere and that doesn't bother him.... If we do a messy art activity he can't stand getting his hands dirty with that either. The one healthy thing he does like is a cold smoothie (packed with spinach/fruit/nut butter) and I think that's been keeping him healthy, but I don't make those every day. I think part of it too is a consequence of his parent's busy working and home life schedule.... rushing to get food on the table after work...
Well, I think as long as he stays hydrated that's all I will worry about and just let his parents know on the daily record! Thanks