I restrict what my 13-mo old can eat because we have weight problems in our family. I do not let her eat sweets very often or snack on "empty foods", or drink sodas or anything but juice. Am I being too strict? She enjoys other foods and she doesn't get upset if I don't feed her sugary snacks. I'd like to think I'm keeping her healthy and I let her eat meats, fruits, veggies, and table food that we eat, but I see it as unnecessary to give her unhealthy snacks when they can be replaced with healthy food. Also, family members sneak her food such as cake and pie and this ticks me off. I tell them over and over NOT to give her food and they think I'm kidding. On Thanksgiving, I let her have pumpkin pie and I caught someone feeding her 1/2 a slice! They said I should let her try it, but had they asked, they would've known she'd already had PLENTY! Am I overreacting or should I stick to my guns?
2006-11-26
07:41:39
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Hootie562
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Toddler & Preschooler