I dont want him to end up being a fat kid. He eats what looks to be in my opinion enough for a 10 year old. Like 2 large scrambled eggs 3/4 of a hash brown and a biscuit. Doesnt that sound like a lot? How much food should he eat? Also, even if he just ate if he sees either one of us whines and reaches for us and pitches a fit if we dont feed him a bite too. He just always acts like he is starving? Is this normal?
2007-01-25 02:42:00 · 10 answers · asked by Bistro 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Hey, my son is like that too! at 14 months, he was 39 pounds. Just make sure your son gets lots of activity if he's walking. Now my son is just over 2 and he only gained a pound or so in his second year. I decreased his portions and he loves activity. So even though he's a big boy, the pediatrician hasn't said anything about his weight. Also, I started giving him skim milk for lunch a while ago. I took that upon myself (no doctor's suggestion) and it seemed to help. My son is 40.5/41 pounds now, 36" tall and wears a T3. He did thin out once he began to have lots of activity, but he's still a big boy.
Save some of his dinner to give him if he "begs" when you and your husband eat. That's what we do.
2007-01-25 02:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Food quantities alone do not make fat kids, that usually takes innactivity, along with unhealthy foods (lots of oily fatty foods)...My daughter (also 14 months) just started walking a month ago, and zooms all over the house; her food intake seems to have ramped up to match all the playing, walking, (even running!) that she is now capable of.
Your son's menu sounds a little bit excessive, but it might not be. I'd discuss it with your pediatrician, and ask if your toddler might be having a growth spurt and is extra-hungry.
As with all temper tantrums, tell him "no", and offer him another, perhaps healthier food choice...like applesauce, dry cheerios, yogurt, or some mashed veggies that he likes (my daughter adores Gerber and Beechnut varieties of sweet potato).
I understand that babies need some fat for proper brain development, but you should be opting for the healthy varieties of fat in whole milk, not fried hash browns, IMHO. So long as you are eating healthy food, why not give him a bite? Properly mashed or cut, so it's not a choking hazard? (Obviously don't give him hard nuts, large chunks of cheese or other similar inappropriate foods/portions).
Small children usually try to imitate their parents, and it's good to encourage this where it is safe to do so; you are your child's first teacher!
Good luck to you.
2007-01-25 03:13:24 · answer #2 · answered by Julia A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 16 month old ate all the time like yours does and now he hardly eats. So as long as you are feeding him healthy food let him eat because he is doing some major growing right now. I usually give my son three meals a day and three healthy snacks in between. Now all he wants are the snacks and I can barely get him to eat meals.
2007-01-25 04:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by dragonflyprincess24 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. This is very normal...My daughter is 11 months she eats table food and have a bottle. The child would know when they had enough...Kids are active the more active they are the more weight would be lost. It is ok..Let the child eat never let them down. IF you are concerned about the weight feed them the organic fruits and give them water.
2007-01-25 06:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes my daughter does the same thing, she is 16 months old, even if she just got through eating if my husband and I are eating she comes over wanting what we want. I guess its just a stage, b/c she goes through stages where she doesnt eat that much. Im sure hes fine as long as hes not eating junk food.
2007-01-25 02:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 14 month old is a bundle of energy. If he is within his weight and height for his age, I wouldn't worry about how much he is eatting. If he is chubby for his height and age, then I would consider watching what he eats. Also make sure that he is eatting a balanced diet - from what you described, it sounds like he is getting too much starch. Give me a little from each food group. He may be acting hungry if his body is missing certain nutrients. Also you may wish to give him vitamins.
Go easy on refined carbs - like breads... go for complexed carbs like oats and rice.
2007-01-25 02:50:15 · answer #6 · answered by sagegranny 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
of course it is normal - he probably just wants to copy what your eating - and hunger doesnt often play a part in it.
you have to remember he is starting to be more active - so using more calories to do physical things - so putting on weight shouldnt be an issue.
make sure you get him weighed and measured regualrly and as long as he is within the percentile recommendations - dont worry - your Health visitor will comment if she feels he is 'a little chubbier than normal'
2007-01-25 02:47:48 · answer #7 · answered by schmushe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i imagine he is going via a boom spurt... My son is on the seventy 5% for his weight and fairly eats! when you're extremely in touch you should call his record and ask how a lot he must be eating... and spot in case you should feed him a lot less... yet genuinely i imagine he's popular! :)
2016-10-16 02:17:07 · answer #8 · answered by weatherford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry,its a stage.the body prepares for grouth,storing excess food into fat,because if the growing starts,the mouth cannot keep up with the developing.eventually it will decline.
another suspect is worms.do you have pets?if yes,deworm him/her.usually this also helps.
but like i said,dont worry,dont forget,we where like this also!
2007-01-25 02:59:27 · answer #9 · answered by jeanette t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal. He is a growing baby and he is at a stage where they grow ALOT, so if he is hungry feed him.
2007-01-25 02:46:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋