Is it okay for 1 year old to have 2 cups of applesauce/yogurt?

Question

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.

Answer 1

Is is bad for her, no. BUT it's the attitude you may want to try to break. What about when she is 2, 3, and 4 and goes to a party? Will she cry until she eats enough cake that she is full? It sounds like you are a GREAT mom and really looking out for her, but that isn't a good path to put her on. Everyone indulges in snacks sometimes (I like mint chip ice cream actually lol) but she needs to learn the meaning of a SNACK early, or she will never learn the difference. If she crys because she wants to eat more, say fine and give her some carrots, meat, potatoes or some leftovers from dinner. That way she isn't going hungry (I doubt she is anyways lol) but she learns some foods are ment in moderation and for snacks. It what the doctor had recommended we do with our daughter. She is nearly 15 months weighs about 21 pounds, perfectly healthy! BUT she always wanted puffy snacks (the gerber fruit and veggie puffs) or things like applesauce, crackers, pretzels, bananas or something else sweet. She wouldn't eat her meals or potatoes, carrots, peas or anything like that. It was tough for about a week (throwing fits, smacking spoons, tossing dishes lol) but she is fine now AND she snacks in moderation and eats her meals a WHOLE lot better. Good Luck, hope it helps!!

Answer 2

Yes, it's fine. As long as she is also getting food from the other food groups at different times of the day. It's all about variety and a well-rounded diet. If she is crying because she really is hungry, feed her. Kids go through growth spurts. I've noticed with my daughter, turned 2 yesterday, that sometimes she'll go all day and barely eat, and some days she won't stop eating. As long as your child eats when she's hungry and not out of boredom, she's fine. I do believe in watching what a child eats (whole grains, get your fruits and veggies and limit sweets), but I do believe you can be too picky as well. They don't have the same eating habits as adults at age 1 (meals and snacks in between). Let her eat if she's hungry. As she gets older and her body changes, her eating habits will change, too. Just make sure what she eats is healthy.

Answer 3

It sounds like she isn't eating frequently enough. At that age baby should be eating about every 2 and a half hours. I run a daycare and our feeding schedule goes like this--7am breakfast, 9:30 morning snack, 12 lunch, 2:30 afternoon snack, 5 dinner, 7:30 night snack. And the small ones typically eat about the same amount at meals and snacks. Try feeding her more often and see if her portion size decreases. If not, she's happy and healthy so don't worry about it!

Answer 4

Food is food to kids. There is no good food or bad food, it just is what it is. Food is meant to be eaten until they are full, and they certainly don't understand being hungry to 'wait' for another meal. There really is no harm done by eating two cups, and if you're concerned about well-rounded meals, offer her snacks of steamed carrots or broccolli instead, or on an odd/even schedule. My one year old loves steamed carrot slices in a very odd way...I've never seen anyone go after them like that.

Answer 5

a million/2 a cup per feeding is favourite using a common serving length. If she has it with milk in between she must be finished. attempt replacing her series by using interjecting and replacing her tastebuds. too a lot of a few thing (4 servings = 2 cups) isn't reliable for everybody. also it is a outstanding type of carbs for everybody , attempt interjecting some protein like (Gerber pink meat or chicken, or attempt blending it into the applesauce, sounds gross yet she will be able to probable decelerate, because she will be able to be finished)

Answer 6

Babies have tiny stomachs, and every time they eat theyre hungry. Theyre hungry for a meal, and this is okay.

You dont want to present her with so many foods that she's over eating, but giving her a few meals a day wont hurt anything.

Once she's a toddler she'll be better able to reason with you and understand what a snack is, and what a meal time is. But now, just like when she was an infant eating on demand, she eats when hungry. Its normal.

Answer 7

Just wait out the crying. She'll stop eventually, and as long as you're feeding her during regular meal times so she's full, she'll be fine. Teaching her now that snacks are snacks and you only eat a little bit of them is instilling good eating habits. You're mommy. It's your job to teach her good eating habits. Meals are to get full from, snacks are only for eating a little bit.

Answer 8

Is she getting enough at meal times? These items shouldn't make her gain weight, but try different snacks if you're worried. She may just REALLY like the taste of them like candy. Give her these foods as part of her meals & see what happens.

Answer 9

if she is treating snack time like meal time maybe she isnt getting enough at mealtime?... i wouldnt worry about it though if she is hungry and what she is eatting is healthy there shouldnt be a problem of course if it is sweets or junk you know to put your foot down! perhaps she is going through a groth spurt ? some children eat and/or sleep more when they are getting bigger quicker

Answer 10

As long as she eats her other meals I really don't see a problem. The great thing about little ones is that they only eat what they need. We have to be taught to over eat. Remember that she is growing fast and needs to eat.