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He survives primarily on berries and spite

Parent · Toddler · United Kingdom · Aug 15, 2026

Everyday uncertainty and “mine too” moments.

Cold coffee in a mug beside a toddler's sippy cup on a kitchen counter.
Cold coffee in a mug beside a toddler's sippy cup on a kitchen counter.

My 18-month-old ate everything two weeks ago and now survives primarily on berries and spite. Last night he licked a piece of chicken, looked me directly in the eye and put it back on the plate. The pediatrician says he's fine. I would like a second opinion from other people whose kitchens look like mine.

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