my baby started crawling few weeks ago now he wont stop he wont eat his food he just turns over and crawls off when your baby started crawling did he not eat so much food all he wants to do his be on the go so the question what ime asking do they seem less interested in there food
2006-08-08 08:21:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
sorry all maybe i should explained better i have a excersaucer a small chair and a high chair i strap him in but he just screams and struggles to get out i try distracting him but just no good he wants out and wants to crawl
2006-08-08 08:30:57 · update #1
Why would you feed him if he's not hungry?
If he is not having a growth spurt, he is likely not as hungry as you might think. Once he has a growth spurt, he will require and eat more.
He sounds like a healthy normal 8 month old to me.
2006-08-08 08:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that milk has more calories than solid foods per ounce? I just read that in a parents magazine today!
My baby likes to eat solids he can pick up (he just turned 8months and has been crawling for a month). He doesn't sleep all that great. All he wants to do is explore and crawl and harrass his older brother and sister. Life is just to good to sleep. Your baby might feel the same way about eating!!!
2006-08-08 16:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He just wants to spend time doing his new thing! I would keep meal time very regular strap him in, offer the food, if he's not hungry let him out. The hard part is not to feed him anything out of the high chair! Including bottles. He is not going to starve himself to death. He might get a little thinner for awhile but that's okay. Your pediatrician will be able to warn you at his 12 month check up if he's not eating enough.
2006-08-08 16:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by psycho-cook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if he is strapped in the high chair, he cant crawl. And he should be hungry now that he is very active.
2006-08-08 15:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry, your child will eat when hungry, sounds like crawling is much more fun for now :)
My daughter still goes through times where she doesnt eat alot but its normal
2006-08-08 15:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by unKLe BuCk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know it sounds bad but i use to put something not messy in a bowl and put it down on the floor with my kids they sat and ate when they were hungry ( or snacked i should say) at dinner i did the high chair thing but make sure to have everything ready becaue a baby never waits lol
2006-08-08 15:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by jazz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to play with him and get his attention. sit him down and feed him. A lot of babies tend to stop eating when they start to crawl and walk because they want to explore the whole house.
2006-08-08 15:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by Kc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree w/ fierce. You have to sit them down during their eating times and snack times to cue them into whats next! There is time enough for everything. my baby is 12 mos and has always been soo food focused..but they do decrease their eating afte the first year! up til 12 mos they are growing so rapidly that every meal and their formula is VERY needed for healthy development!
2006-08-08 15:27:51 · answer #8 · answered by tara t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put him in a highchair or on your lap that way he can't crawl. He'll be frustrated at first that he can't get down and move around, but once he starts eating he'll be fine.
2006-08-08 15:24:58 · answer #9 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my kid was the same, but only for a few days. all that new motion (crawling) and energy being used up finally got to her, and she started eating more than before. if you are worried, contact your doctor.
2006-08-08 15:25:09 · answer #10 · answered by majinsgal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋