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My child refuses to eat solid foods — should I be worried?
Many children refuse solids during normal texture and toddler phases, and most settle with patience and gentle exposure. Seek a check if there is coughing, gagging, choking, very limited textures, poor weight gain or persistent distress at meals. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat does it mean if my child refuses to eat solid foods?
A child refusing solid foods can mean many things — a normal developmental phase, sensory sensitivity to textures, oral-motor or swallowing difficulty, or discomfort — and it is rarely about being fussy. Most children progress with calm, pressure-free support, and a developmental check can pinpoint what's getting in the way. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat should I do if my child refuses to eat solid foods?
If your child refuses solid foods, keep mealtimes calm and pressure-free, offer small portions with one new food, match textures to your child's chewing skill, and never force feeding. Seek a developmental and feeding check if refusal persists, your child gags or chokes often, eats very few foods, or is losing weight. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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