How to increase appetite in my 14 month old.?

My daughter is 14 months and only weighs 17 lbs. I have tried every way to get her to eat. She born full term and weighed 6 punds 1oz. I have tried pediasure, she doesn't like it. She will pick at table food and toddler food. On a good day she will drink 3 8oz bottels of carnation instant breakfast. And on bad days she will only drink one 8oz bottel all day. Some day I have to force her to eat. She is on previcid for her reflux. I don't know what to do some one please help.

How to increase appetite in my 14 month old.?
Has your doctor brought up any concerns about her weight? Any concerns you have should be brought up on a visit with them. I have had the same worries over my daughters weight gain, she is 18 months and weighs 21 pounds. When I asked her doctor she said she was right on the percentile, not to worry. I give her carnation as well, and she is a picker eater. Try to not give her a bottle so close to dinner time that way she can try to eat a little more at dinner time, and try giving her only 4-6 oz bottles so you can make up the rest with actual food. That's what I did with mine. I hope this helps you a little, but I wouldn't worry so much if your doctor hasn't given you any cause for concern.
Reply:Are you giving her whole milk? She needs the fat. If she's just picking at food, maybe you should try feeding it to her, play silly games with the spoon, maybe once she starts eating more, she will get a better appetitite. PS%26gt;talk to your doctor about it.
Reply:ummm have you asked her doctor? something could be seriously wrong with her.
Reply:You got her on what Prevacid who put her on that, have you lost your mind babies spit up all babies do and no Dr in his right mind would prescribe that for a baby, Take her to a pediatrician and tell them what you are giving her.
Reply:My 15 month old weighs 18lbs. And she was born the same way. She has her moments where she eats really well. I actually let her feed herself and make whatever mess she wants because she actually does better then if I try to help. My doctor claims she will eat when she wants. I have just chalked it up to I am going to have a lean baby. She is 18lbs and 32 inches long. She eats when she is hungry, but you can't make her eat. I offer things that are easy for her to eat and pick up with her fingers. Try more finger foods.
Reply:Why aren't you asking this question of your doctor?
Reply:Don't panic! Some kids just don't eat. Find something that she likes even if its something silly like Cheerios, whatever she will eat just give that to her all the time. Make sure you are giving her vitamins. I survived off of pancakes and milk when I was her age because that's all that I would eat. My girlfriend's daughter would only peanut butter and jelly sandwiches so that's what she gave her breakfast lunch and dinner. Talk to the doctor but he will probably scare you more. But don't worry this happens to a lot of kids her age.