Toddler not eating many solids anymore

My son who is younger than your firstborn is almost entirely sustained on breastmilk. So yes, it's possible.

Is it possible your DC is getting sick? When DS had what we assumed to be rotavirus, he wanted nothing to do with food. He was seeking his best food.

It also goes along with his teething; yesterday his 2 year molars (which have been working their way through since he was 18 months) started going again and he hardly wanted food at all again.

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my 18 month old ds, who usually eats like a linebacker, has also not been eating as many solids lately. he has 4 molars coming in and is having a rough time, especially at night. he has been nursing a lot more, some days (like today) i think he spends most of his waking time nursing. in fact, as i type this, i smell a poopy diaper that smells suspiciously like that of an exclusively breastfed baby.

Hi there, I'm new to this forum.

I'm in the same boat. Our DCs' are almost the same ages (the little ones are a day apart...Congrats ) I can really understand what you're going through and know how even though we love these little ones,it can be quite draining.

I'm so far from an expert I don't feel comfortable giving "advice", but I can share that for my toddler it feels connected to the arrival of DS. I figure it's her way of assurring our bond. Physically, I'm trusting her body bc she's looking and acting fine (honestly, I'm jealous about the 1/2 apple).
As far as frequency of nursing, during the day I initiate nursing when possible and try to encourage close cuddly activities together (reading...).
This has somewhat decreased the daytime frequency.
At night, DP and toddler are sleeping buddies with her on the outside. When she stirs at night, DP comforts her and often she'll fall back asleep. Of course if she does want to nurse, no problem.

I will admit some nights I'm so fried I've asked DP to sleep with her in the spare bedroom. This might not be a popular suggestion, but I think the close proximity at night causes her to wake and want to nurse (she can smell mama Doing this occationally helps revive me a bit and "a happy mama..."

Take care, trust your instincts and what works for you and your family

I don't ever subscribe to my own threads and I need to...
Thanks so much for all the replies.

Well, DD is still mostly nursing although she seems to be sleeping better.
I think.
lol
You all know how nights can be a blur.

I am trying to offer more solids and more juice and water to drink.
She's still taking 2 bites and walking away.
I'm trying to set limits (like counting to 10 aloud then making her stop).
She always nurses again just minutes later so I'm not sure how that helps.

Making it all more fun is the thrush we got rid of that has now returned.
Ouch.
I slacked off on the probiotics.
Won't do that again.

I guess as long as she's not losing weight and looks healthy there's only so much I can do. Can't force her to eat. As she gets older I can rationalize with her more. It may be a waiting game.