I tOO have a 3 year old son (almost 3) who fiercely refuses to eat. On his own he stopped the bottle back in March. After that, he's only accepted water. I've finally graduated him to take ice cream. As for solid foods, well...
It's PB&J (grape only), cheese & PB, pizza, french fries, carrots with ranch, corn puffs, fruit bar snacks, pasta & cheese (sometimes). He's a mood eater I have discovered because he will eat things other than PB&J only ocassionally. He just began asking for Applesauce. Anyways... I have changed our bulk grocer. We now shopmainly at Trader JOe's. Surprisingly, they are less expensive and have high-quality foods. In addition to my son's First Flinstone's Vitamins (1/2 per day), I have found ways to offer my son healthier versions of what he'll accept to eat. I still offer other things to inspire him, but at least I know he's getting the best of what he will actually consume. I feel so bad that his main diet is PB&J and water, but at least he's eating. I'd be bored of it. But I knowmore foods than he. Anyhoo...
If you have a Trader Joe's check out these things or things of the liking to your child.
***Quinoa Bread: 7g protein PER SLICE! and it's SOFT and YUMMY! YOu may have to ask them to hold a couple loaves for you, as they sell out almost as fast as they ship in daily.
***Corn Puffs with White Cheddar Cheese (these are a healthy snack, like cheesepuffs, but good for you)
***Any of their pastas that are whole grain... I was not a believer until I tried. YUM.
***Dried fruit Snack Bars. Like Fruit Rollups, but all natural 100% fruit, delish!!!
***Whole Grain Multi Grain Chips. Amazing and healthy snack. I use cream cheese & some salsa for mine to dip or as a spread. YUM.
Basically, just check out the store and look for things your child will eat. You'll get the best nutritional value from foods at Trader Joe's. Hope this helps. It works for us... for now.
Still concerned that he's not eating more variety despite my attempts, but again, at least he iS eating. A least I caN offer better quality for a higher nutrional content. This is the best i can offer you dear. Good Luck. Please post how things are going. I will do the same! ;P
