Re: Anyone else's kids have food allergies?

January 14, 2008

Do you think it's comfort? With such a major change (casting,etc), maybe he's

using YOU/nursing as his comfort.

I'm not sure what advice to offer...I really hope you figure it out =)

and Evan

" *\\o/* San *\\o/* " wrote:

Jack is refusing food. I don't know what's going on with him - he's

never been a very " good " eater. He would eat a bite here and there,

but now he just isn't eating solids at all and nursing all the time.

To top it off, I know he's dairy sensitive/allergic and suspect now

that citrus is a problem.

I feel like I can't even GET him to eat things - much less healthy

things, you know? I coudl offer him a bowl of ice cream (or nondairy

ice cream) or a candy bar and he wouldn't eat it. He's been nursing

around the clock for a few weeks - which made me think it might be

that his cast is too tight.

I don't really know what to do. Do I get some kind of therapist

involved at this point? He's almost 18 months.

Sandi

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Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with

infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right thoracic curve.

Currently undergoing serial casting.

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January 14, 2008

Poor little Jack. Sandi - Have you talked to Dr. Sturm about it?

Since 's cast went on last week, his eating habits have changed. He

definitely wants to nurse more often (with more frequent naps) (comfort and I

think he gets tired more quickly), but he's also a pickier eater! He has also

skipped meals, which he never did before. With him, though, he will only eat

solid foods and not the cereal-stuff very well. I was able to distract him with

a fly-swatter (whatever works...I cleaned it first), and got 1/2 jar of sweet

potatoes in him...once I got him on a roll. He is eating turkey burger,

sweetened with apple juice...and cheese (provolone) is a big hit...oh and a

piece of apple and honey-nut cheeries. But, I can only feed him while he

STANDS (food closer to his mouth) and not sits...it's just too uncomfortable.

It seems like he has a hard time swallowing b/c the cast is under his chin.

Anyway, I doubt if this helps, but personally, I woudln't be surprised is it's

the cast too tight around his tummy or even

chin....so maybe a question for Dr. Sturm or at least let them know your

concern!

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