V has completely lost his appetite. He used to always be hungry and eat all day. I always have snacks in my purse and car for him. He is tall for his age but has always been thin but healthy weight.
For about 1 month, he's been barely eating. It is to the point that he only eats one bite of his food and then says he is full. Forcing him is not an easy task and I have to be careful 'cause he tends to vomit when forced.
He is VERY skinny right now: I can see all of his ribs on his chest and his legs are very very small.
Since he well child visit in June, he lost 4 pounds. He was 43lbs, now he is 39lbs.
He had a 24hour bug but it started way before the bug.
I know eating issues can be sensory related and in his case I actually believe he does not feel hunger (when before he used to feel hunger all the time).
husband and I are starting to worry about his weight.
What are we supposed to do? He like nuts so that is good because it is nutrious. Besides that, it is almost impossible to force him.
Even when he asked for some to eat (outside of meal time), I direct him to some nutrious (cheese and ham sandwich for example). But he takes one bite and then claim to be full...
Any suggestions? I thought about pediasure drinks, but I don't know if it is really healthy. He needs food.
For about 1 month, he's been barely eating. It is to the point that he only eats one bite of his food and then says he is full. Forcing him is not an easy task and I have to be careful 'cause he tends to vomit when forced.
He is VERY skinny right now: I can see all of his ribs on his chest and his legs are very very small.
Since he well child visit in June, he lost 4 pounds. He was 43lbs, now he is 39lbs.
He had a 24hour bug but it started way before the bug.
I know eating issues can be sensory related and in his case I actually believe he does not feel hunger (when before he used to feel hunger all the time).
husband and I are starting to worry about his weight.
What are we supposed to do? He like nuts so that is good because it is nutrious. Besides that, it is almost impossible to force him.
Even when he asked for some to eat (outside of meal time), I direct him to some nutrious (cheese and ham sandwich for example). But he takes one bite and then claim to be full...
Any suggestions? I thought about pediasure drinks, but I don't know if it is really healthy. He needs food.