Picky Child

Jameson used to be a champion eater. He'd shovel down whatever I put in front of him and never have any problems. In the past number of weeks, however, suddenly he is very picky. And I am beyond frustrated.

He won't eat bread or toast anymore, unless it's cinnamon raisin. He only eats noodles if they have a sauce of some sort (I have found that a little butter and garlic powder is much cleaner than marinara). He refuses most vegetables, even ones that he used to love (green beans! He now spits them out like they are of the devil). 

The possible lactose-intolerance doesn't help. I used to give him cheese and yogurt. Then he started throwing it up. The thought of him throwing it all up again makes me queasy so I refuse to give him dairy for a while. 

He does eat fruit like it's going out of style. He will eat a tub of peaches or pears without thinking about it. He'd eat a whole jar of mandarin oranges if I let him. He eats whole kiwis all the time, and would eat an entire apple if I thought it was good for him. Out of all the vegetables I have tried to feed him, he will eat peas, cauliflower and carrots, but only if I force them into his mouth first. Once they are in his mouth he realizes, "oh yeah, I kind of do like that," and will eat the rest. No other veggies.

Oh and he loves scrambled eggs. But he can't exactly have scrambled eggs and fruit at every meal. I don't know what to do with him!


Any advice, suggestions, or sympathy is appreciated!