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I do pretty much the same thing (LO is 19 months). I usually don't offer him alternatives, but I already give him a wide variety of items. If he indicates he's still hungry later, I just give him whatever he didn't finish. He usually eats at least some of it eventually!

We let her get down, play, then when she wants something to eat we give it to her again. I will give her a pouch after bath, so she has something in her tummy before bed, but I don't give her another full dinner.

There have been a couple times, she just won't eat what we give her. I just now don't even try spaghetti, she won't touch it. I know she eats it at day care, but not worth the battle at home.

At 13 months, I thikn what you're doing is fine! Or I woudl offer something else. I didn't start getting strict about meals until closer to 18 months. Now at 23 months, if he doesn't want to eat, he doesn't have to eat. And that's it

@Smurfette: Seriously - Xander will eat pasta at daycare but not at home either! He also eats a variety of veggies at daycare, but will only eat carrots at home!

@Adira: well at least he eats them there. We can't get her to eat any, day care or home, except sweet potatoes, but like 1-2 times a week at the most. All depends on the night.
Girlfriend will eat mac n cheese every single night though.

I do exactly what I said I would never do and get her something else. She eats well but is skinny, I always feel like I need to fatten her up.