I know yogurt and applesauce is good for you, but I only give them to her as a snack and she doesn't seem to understand that. If I give her one kid size cup of applesauce, she cries so I have to give her another cup. Same thing with yogurt. She seems to think that when I give her a snack, it's meant for her to get full from like a meal so when she doesn't get full from the snack she cries. When I give her a few cheese crackers, she cries for more until I give her the amount she's satisfied with. Do I need to teach her now that applesauce, yogurt and other similar snacks are meant to be for dessert/snack only and is not a replacement for a meal? I mean I like that she loves applesauce and yogurt but do you see anything wrong with me giving her 2 of them until she's satisfied? She's 1 years old and is a normal size baby.
2006-12-15 02:41:32 · 6 answers · asked by melcar12345 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Kids that age need lots of food, at this point I wouldn't worry about giving her the food she wants, especially when it's good healthy food like this. She might be going through a growth spurt and really *need* all this food. Unless her dr is worried about it, don't worry yourself.
2006-12-15 02:47:22 · answer #1 · answered by tabithap 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1/2 a cup per feeding is preferred due to a typical serving size. If she has it with milk in between she should be full. Try changing her sequence by interjecting and changing her tastebuds.
Too much of something (4 servings = 2 cups) is not good for anybody.
Additionally that is a lot of carbs for anybody , try interjecting some protein like (Gerber beef or chicken, or try mixing it into the applesauce, sounds gross but she will probably slow down, because she will be full)
2006-12-15 02:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by SYLVIA S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please listen. Just because she wants more does NOT mean you should giver her more. You have to stop doing that. She will learn that just because she wants more doesn't mean she's going to get it. Give her one or the other....one kids cup of the applesauce or yogurt...but only AFTER she has eaten her breakfast, lunch or dinner. Not both and not 2 or more of them. She may be normal now, but you are starting a really bad habit with her and she WILL end up with a weight problem. You are her mother and YOU control what she eats.
2006-12-15 02:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
awwwww what a reliable mommy. apple slices may be fit... a lot less sugar. cottage cheese may be reliable too. i dont imagine you could harm her with an more desirable dose of yogurt..... a minimum of you arent asking a thanks to wean her at age six or some thing. you sound like youre doing a very good job. letting her have what she needs at the same time as she cries isn't a reliable habit to get in to. attempt to get her to apply her words. ok sweetie... i cant undertstand you once you cry... are you able to tell me consisting of your words what you want? then supply it to her. i'm hoping you under no circumstances spank. i'd ought to get rid of your mommy of the 365 days award in case you spank her. please dont spank her
2016-10-18 08:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There must be something in it she needs. the yogurt is nutrient dense if a good quality type. If it were poptarts, I would discourage it. Let her have it-even if she thinks it is a 'snack'.
2006-12-15 02:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by stardust 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yogurt is good for the body,for both young and adults,,,
2006-12-15 02:49:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋