my girl still does not eat she will sit with doll and pacifier in her high chair.she will not eat unless it on the pacifiershe is now3 1/2 soon to 4 i have tried 99% of the things stated what do I do now?

call your dr for suggestions

personally i say take the pacifier away from her and if she doesn't eat then oh-well she'll eat sooner or later the only reason she won't eat is because she know she can get her way.....

Why on earth does a 3 1/2 year old have a pacifier. Be the adult.

I believe that she is old enough that she is intentionally choosing not to eat. As long as the Dr says she is at a healthy weight, I would not force her to eat. I would make her sit down without any toys and give her one piece of food. If she throws a fit or just won't eat then leave her in the chair. I would have her sit there for a half-hour whether she eats or not. You then can't give in if she asks for food once she's out of her chair. This goes on until it's time for her next meal. Have her meal times be consistent at the same time every day. No snacking in between until she realizes that she needs to eat when it's time.

If you don't let her bring her pacifier and doll to the table it will help cut out some distraction from eatting. I know you are thinking "your joking right??" I know there will be crying and screaming for the first few days but it is a rule that should really by instilled in your eating habits. My daughter is only 2 but she knows that if there is a toy or pacifier at the table it is to be removed!! As for her not wanting to eat anything, try having her help you make dinner, I know it will take more time getting dinner ready but she will feel included in meal making and might even want to try it herself. If none of that works she will get hungry at some point and need to eat. you need to show her that you are 'boss' and what you say goes. She is just doing what naturally comes to people and animals. Becoming the dominate one!! I have had to deal with this too but at a younger age, so it was easier. Hang in there though and just remember as many has told me, it will pass just give it time and be strong. Good luck

OK, first the hard part. She is almost 4? She really doesn't need the pacifier anymore. I have a son that will be 4 in August. He likes it when I give him a choice. I do this for breakfast and lunch. He has to eat what we have for dinner though. If he is giving me a hard time about eating dinner I offer him a star. After so many stars he gets a prize. Also remember they are small and don't need a ton of food on their plate. Try giving her just a few bites. If she eats it praise her. Say "Oh my gosh I think I just saw you grow!" or "What happened to my daughter? You can't be my daughter your to big." My son likes this he laughs and says I'm your son, and we go back and forth and I act like I am in disbielf. I know it sound silly, but kids like to see mom and dad act a little silly.

Excuse me, but come on. Take it from a girl who was on the pacifier till she was 5 when it was finally left at Grandma's. And who learned from her parents mistake, it is time to be the parent. First of all, children should never be allowed at meals with toys. This is where we eat not play. Second, she will hang on to that pacifier and have you jumping through hoops, as long as you let her. It is time to take it away, cold turkey. (Ok maybe wean her to nighttime only for a little while) Yes, there will be yelling and maybe even screaming depending on personality, but as soon as she knows you're in charge and she's not getting it back, she'll stop. Then, guess what, she'll eat like a normal little princess without all the fuss.She came to live with you. You're the parent and she needs you to show her what's right. Yes, a parent can be controlling and demanding and unyielding. It's our job. It will not damage your child in any way, and in fact she will grow up to be a much better adjusted child for it. She just needs to know your in charge and she'll thank you for it.

The first thing you need to do is take the pacifier away from her at least during the day. You can slowing take it away for nights. Go in after she's asleep and take it away from her. It does not take long to do this, it can be torture but her continuing to use it will be worse.Regarding food, if you are concerned that she is not getting enough nutrition, call you doctor right away. If she only eats food on a pacifier you would need to sit and feed her for an hour in order for her to feel full. So I'm a little skeptical????At this age, children should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family, unless a medical condition prevents this.

I'vee gone through this twice, and truth is you can't force a kid to eat. Truth is they'll eat when their hungry. You can make them sit at the table, and tell them this is what your eating, but in the end it may just boil down to a power struggle. What I'v done in the past is tell my son, its dinner time. I made him sit at the table with the family while we ate, even if the whole time he refused to touch his food. Then I saved his food for him and when he was hungry or wanted anything (goodies included) to eat I pulled it out, heated it up and gave it to him. He cried and would tell me he didn't like it, but never took any bites, but eventually he learned that if he doesn't at least try it to see if he likes it, it'll be waiting for him. I've even gone as far as to give it to him the next day for breakfast. I know it sounds cruel, but if you stay consistent with it, it'll work. Then on the times she does eat, reward her. Give her a Popsicle, tell her she did awesome eating her food like a big girl. Maybe even let her help make dinner, or pick whats for dinner (or lunch,..etc..). Encourage her like I bet you can't eat four pieces of corn, and make it a little back and forth contest between you two. Only always let her win. Make eating fun, and a good experience. Hope this helps.