Linds, my first DS was like this too (different foods but exactly the same story) until about 18 months. I got lots of advice from GP, paed, MCHN and paed dietician. The advice was all the same. Firstly, don't keep giving him the foods he likes. Give him what we are eating and if he doesn't eat it don't offer anything else. He will eat when he's hungry. Don't make a fuss about it, put it in front of him, let him play with it, make a mess, whatever, but don't get upset if he doesn't eat it. And don't push him to eat it. Keep meal times fun and happy. Like you, I seriously had my doubts, and like you, I was most worried after he had weaned (14months) as this was when I really thought he was going to be missing nutrients. Truly, it could have been me writing your post a while ago. Secondly, they suggested giving him pentavite vitamin drops - this not only makes up for the vitamins he misses but can also stimulate the appetite.

Well, you wouldn't believe it Linds. Really you wouldn't. I think they were right. A couple of months after following the advice given to the letter, one day I put a bowl of salad on the table. Of all the things I had offered hundreds of times and never had him show any interest in, it was salad. So imagine my surprise when he said "want some salad". And even more surprise when he ate it all and asked for more cucumber. We have never looked back since then. Now he eats everything. I would never have believed we would see the day.

So I guess the advice I have for you is that it can happen. And they do eat when they are ready. I recommend trying what we did and see what happens. I know how hard it is to do, as a mum it is in our nature to feed our kids. But if it works it's worth it, and apparently there's no harm done. Also, I am sending huge hugs to you because I know exactly how you feel. And also take comfort in knowing that you are not alone - this is quite common. Best of luck to you.