1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Force feeding. Eating habit enjoyable.

pediatrician-icon
Force feeding
My 14 months old is very reluctant to eat anything else than orange and pomegranate juice. If I don't feed him forcefully, he will eat 1/3 of what he should eat. Hardly asks for food. Please suggest how should I make his eating habit enjoyable.
28 Views v

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

What is the weight of child..any vomit? If he's active n healthy..avoid force feeds...kids are fussy in food habits at this age..
Next Steps
observe growth..weight .height..
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Weaning-Breast Feed to Proper Feed

Dr. Yogesh Kumar

The process of replacing mother's breast milk with Baby diet Is called Weaning.It has to be done gradually.It is one of ... Read more

Feeding Your Mind

Ms.Sneha Fernandes

1. Don't worry about tomorrow ( future) for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.2. Yo ... Read more

Breast Feeding Benefits for Mom and Baby

Ms.Sangeeta Malu

“Breast milk is nature’s perfect food for baby and also helps child ingrowing and develop ... Read more

Eat Well While Feeding

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

As a breastfeed mom you need to eat well to enrich your milk supply and keep your body functioning at it's best. you wil ... Read more

Some Picky Eater Solutions

Dr.Vipul Mehrotra

Tips for all kinds of picky eaters -- end the power struggle!"If you make me eat this, I will die!" my 5-year-old son, D ... Read more

Care of Your Bundle of Joy

Dr.K.Santosh Kumar

Most of us including many doctors are caught unaware when it comes to managing a newborn baby, creating a lot of confusi ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Your child deserves the best

Your child deserves the best

Talk to expert pediatricians

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups
Consult with a pediatrician
Online now

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Weaning-Breast Feed to Proper Feed

Dr. Yogesh Kumar

The process of replacing mother's breast milk with Baby diet Is called Weaning.It has to be done gradually.It is one of ... Read more

Feeding Your Mind

Ms.Sneha Fernandes

1. Don't worry about tomorrow ( future) for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.2. Yo ... Read more

Breast Feeding Benefits for Mom and Baby

Ms.Sangeeta Malu

“Breast milk is nature’s perfect food for baby and also helps child ingrowing and develop ... Read more

Eat Well While Feeding

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

As a breastfeed mom you need to eat well to enrich your milk supply and keep your body functioning at it's best. you wil ... Read more

Some Picky Eater Solutions

Dr.Vipul Mehrotra

Tips for all kinds of picky eaters -- end the power struggle!"If you make me eat this, I will die!" my 5-year-old son, D ... Read more

Care of Your Bundle of Joy

Dr.K.Santosh Kumar

Most of us including many doctors are caught unaware when it comes to managing a newborn baby, creating a lot of confusi ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

14 months old child always rub eyes

 578 Views
My son is 14 months old , he always rub his eyes specially right one. And always water comes from his eye ... Read More

Dosage recommended for 14 months old

 540 Views
My baby is 13 months & 22 days old. His weight we checked on 12th month was 9.5 kg. He is facing running ... Read More

Fever for my 14 months old son

 447 Views
My 14 months old son had fever . Doctor prescribed meftal -p 2.5 ml , but in medical shop they had mefkin ... Read More

14 months old baby

 381 Views
My baby is 14 month old . She is not pooped for 3 days . She is eating playing everything. She has a coug ... Read More

Feeding for a 3 months old baby

 352 Views
My baby is around 3.5 months old and doesn't wake up for milk for 5-6 hours once she sleeps in the night. ... Read More

Baby not walking 14 months old

 118 Views
My baby has been standing since she was 9-10 months old and walking by taking support of furnitureand our ... Read More

Baby not feeding well 8 months old

 141 Views
Baby is not feeding well, he is 8 months old, he is in the teething process, though no teeth has erupted ... Read More

Baby not eating properly

 66 Views
My 7 month old baby is not eating properly. She was eating fine until 6 months .. all of sudden her inter ... Read More

Number of feed for 5.5 months old

 86 Views
My baby is 5.5 months old and she is exclusively on breastfeed. Till date I am feeding her every 2 hours ... Read More

4 months old eating hair

 106 Views
My baby girl is 4 months old and while putting her hands in mouth, she is eating her own hair. I clean h ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.