14-Month-Old Eating Habits

I agree with Leda's answer. I breastfeed both my boys, my first weaned on his own gradually and was done at about 19 months. But when he was about your baby's age, for about two weeks straight, for example, all he did was breastfeed and eat two bananas a day! Refused all other food, only wanted a banana. Now he's almost four, and he's only interested in eating two bites of a banana! I also agree he is about the age he can learn what no means. My 9 month is already screaming and throwing little tantrums when he doesn't get what he wants, like playing with the cat food! But he is learning what no means! You're doing great! And horray for co sleeping, good for you! I cosleep with my kids. My four year old is already opting for a different bed all on his own, and even as I am applauding his independence, I'm heartbroken and miss him! So enjoy every minute of them while they're little, because it goes by so fast!!!!

Leda had a great answer! I totally agree. We stopped BFing at a little over a year old but i just wanted to tell you that they always say it takes 10-15 times before they will eat a new food so keep trying! and at 14 months, throwing food on the floor is their favorite thing to do because it gets a reaction out of you! good or bad! lol just put a little bit in front of them at a time. that will help with what goes or not goes on the floor :) fruit and yogurt are probably good things to start with. not sure how many teeth he has, but cereal worked great for us too...cheerios, etc. Eggs are a wierd thing cause of the consistency.

Good luck!

I agree with Leda---this all sounds totally typical for his age. Sometimes toddlers seem to run on like 1 goldfish cracker and just oxygen. Everyone eats, during their whole lives, and he will too.

First of all, breast milk does not lose its nutritional value. It changes consistency and its make-up to fit the age of your child. Regarding your son's eating issues, If I were in your shoes (by the way I breastfed my kids until the age of 3 and co-slept too) I would not make a big deal about "meal time" in other words, give him small portions of healthy food throughout the day instead of focusing them at breakfast, lunch and dinner. For example, after he nurses in the morning, give him a little yogurt with a sweet cracker, a couple of hours later, give him some small amount of fruit, two hours later, offer something else, etc. Basically, you want him to try a variety of foods without the stress of doing it all at meal time. Kids at his age will typically like a certain food one week and hate it the next, that's typical but he may end up liking a new food. If you're concerned about balance, maybe try giving him a daily vitamin. Hang in there, it will all work out!! Take care.

You've done an awesome job nursing and he truly has nursed long enough. His appetite will improve for other foods once he weans, and once you are feeding him much more food, he won't wake up at night. Breast milk isn't as filling as organic whole milk and lots of food, so he needs to wake during the night, but he's old enough to sleep through.
Just be happy with your new phase of being diverse with food. It's hard to let go of the tiny baby nursing stage. He's not too young to learn not to throw his food with a "no" and a tap on the hand too. That saved us a world of hurt with our 3, the earlier they learn, the more natural it is to them and hey won't do it at restaurants and stuff either. And careful about letting him scream and then get what he wants-14 months is pretty sophisticated and that can come back to bite you! He will eat what you make if that's his only option and routine. He's trying to take control-yup-already!
Good luck and awesome job!