Objective: The foster pattern of child nutrition that is less precise becomes one of the causes of stunting. It happens because of obstacles or perceived barriers mother in the provision of child nutrition. The purpose of this research is to know the perceived barriers in nutrient feeding in severe stunting children. Method: This research used qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach. Data retrieval was done through semi-structured interview techniques, field notes, and observations in 15 mothers who had severe stunting children are age 1-5 years old in Nganjuk district and took care of their own children. Data analysis used Colaizzi method. Result: The mother has previous and currently in nutritional feeding experience of severe stunting children that can be potential cause of stunting. Mothers also have perceived barriers that arise from the mother's ability to feeding the children, children's feeding patern, and family economic problems. Mothers make efforts to overcome these barriers independently and also require other people. Conclussion: Mother's perceived barriers in providing nutrition for children with severe stunting come from inside and outside the mother's self. Perceived barriers originating from outside are more than the perceived barriers originating from within. Perceived barriers interact with each other and cause poor nutrition in severe stunting.

Keywords: Barrier, Mother, Child Feeding, Stunting