My 2 year old is still will not eat in his high chair after the earthquake. He was having a snack when the earthquake hit and now he just will not sit in his chair what should I do?
Hi D.. one of two things, you can get him a booster seat and let him sit up at the table, or get him his own little kids table and chairs and let him sit there, my 2 year old in my daycare does not use a high chair anymore, she sits at the kids table, my kids had booster seats when they were 2, and sat up at the table. J.
Hi D.!
Try having him do other activities in the chair other than eating. Slowly introduce food when he is a little more used to being in the chair.
Good luck!
M
I think you just need to ask yourself why you want him in the highchair?
Does he really NEED to eat there, I totally understand wanting him in it, but if he can sit at the table, why have a power struggle.
My son abandoned the high chair at 18 months old, and has just sat at the table with us, he sits on his knees, and eats right along with us, it is lovely.
Might be worth a try...my feeling is why traumatize the poor little guy...that was a scary thing for him.
Hi D.:
I agree whole heartedly with the other mothers here. Get rid of that high chair,and allow that little guy to join the family at the table.It is ultimately the parents choice,when they decide their toddler is ready to graduate to the table,but,if he isn't happy sitting in it,then your spending more time over his struggle to get out,and less time,making sure hes getting his nourishment. I'm noticing more these days,that either parents are in a (rush) to have their babies grow up,or fear their babies are growing to fast.Some parents hate the thought,of their toddlers growing up. Makes me wonder how many have custom cribs and highchairs made ,so as to keep them from progressing to rapidly.lol I wish you the best
Don't listen to the others about getting rid of your highchair. Keep trying with your son if that is what works for your family! My son is 2 as well and he loves his highchair still. We just pull it right up to the dining table, so he feels included. He doesn't sit in it all the time (we have a booster seat too), but he does ask to sit in it. He loves to sit there and watch mom and dad cook while he has a snack.
Yes, ditto...at 2 years old, they have outgrown the high chair.
It may be convenient for the Parent...but at this age, they won't want to be in it... and also he seems to have an aversion to it now anyway.
Just let him sit at the table on a chair. My son is the same way. They will eventually need to learn how to "sit" on a regular chair anyway, for eating.
I'm sorry your son was scared by the earthquake and I hope the fear fades quickly. I don't have much advice, but did want to second trying some toys out. I would also suggest sitting with him while he eats. If that doesn't work then by all means try a booster seat at the table.
I do disagree with all thsoe who said your son is "too old" to remain in a high chair and insist that 2 yr olds don't like high chairs or want to be in them. That may be true for their children, but it isn't the case for all children. My son who is nearly 3 LOVES his high chair and while he'll sit in his booster at the table he'd much rather be in his high chair. And, he's a big kid and fits in the chair fine. So, it all depends. We transitioned to a big boy bed w/ no blip at all. I suspect letting the high chair go will be an issue.
Good luck.
Hi D.,
I agree with Julie. Get him a booster for a chair at the table. He's old and bi enough to climb into his seat on his own and he'll feel like a "big boy" getting to eat right there at the table with mom and dad.
Plus, if your other child doesn't use the high chair anymore, now is your time to get rid of that thing and get some space back in your dining area!
Good luck!
-Char
