about 32lbs.hes always been very active should i be concerned? should i let him eat when ever?i dont know if hes just bored or something has anyone had a kid that has done this ?what should i do?
2007-02-24 07:19:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He sounds a lot like my 3 year old. (He just turned three, is about 39 inches tall and only weighs 25 pounds.) We have discovered that he has an extremely high metabolism. It does not matter what he eats or how much, he is just ALWAYS hungry. Every 15 or 20 minutes he will come up to me and say "Mom, I hungry.".
He is also a VERY active child. His doctor has run all sorts of test to eliminate certain diseases and syndromes, just to make sure. According to the doctor, everything is "normal" for him and that we should not worry. He just suggested that we give him more of the "good" carbs (potatoes, whole wheat pastas and breads, and fresh fruits and vegetables) than we would our other two children and to make sure that he gets plenty of protein.
I give my son 3 small meals and 3 snacks daily and it tends to help. If you have any more questions, just email me. I would be happy to help!
Good luck!
2007-02-24 08:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mum to 3 cute kids 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My son is a little over 3 and he is the same way. There are days he will eat everything in sight and days when he will barely eat anything. He could be going through a growth spurt, or just have a high metabolism. As long as he is eating healthy foods 99% of the time, then there is no concern. Children really don't knowthe concept of eating cuz they are bored. They eat when their bodies tell them to. If you have any more concerns just call your doctor. They are there to help and will most likely answer your question on the phone without an office visit or co-pay. (Saving money is always great)
2007-02-24 07:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by epiphanyofmylove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is exactly the same - always hungry just after he's eaten and never seems to put on any weight! I reckon he must have a fast metabolism, I've always been able to eat and eat and never put any weight on. (lucky me!)
As to the snacks, I think it's probably best to stick at certain times and if you can stick to it for a few days then hopefully his body will begin to know when it's going to be fed and he'll know that a snack is coming up. Obviously stick to healthy stuff if he will eat it, my son is quite fussy and sometimes I have to resort to giving him a biscuit but that's only when he's really making a fuss and I've got other children I need to be looking after.
Maybe you could take him round the supermarket and get him to choose what he'd like as his snacks then show him on the clock when his snack time will be. That way he should be able to wait with eager anticipation!
Sorry I've waffled a bit but I hope this helps!
Beth Thomas
2007-02-24 10:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by beththomaschildminder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of my kids are like this. A very high metabolism runs in my family. If he is eating full meals and then asking for food, maybe you could get him to eat six small meals a day rather than the traditional three. It may help him not eat constantly. But i wouldnt worry too much. 32 lbs at three and a half is actually a good weight, maybe a little thin. I say let him eat. They know when they are hungry!
2007-02-24 07:23:12 · answer #4 · answered by Maka94 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah my 5 year old does this he is only 50 lbs. it is about right...he's very active, climbs trees, digs holes, rides his scooter and or bike. Just make sure he is actually not doing this out of boredom. My son does this when it is rainy or cold out and he is bored of being inside. If you feel that he is hungry, give him a snack like a piece of fruit or a reasonable portion of crackers (Goldfish or animal) that should tide him over until the next meal. By the way that is a good weight for a 3.5 year old...don't worry!
2007-02-24 16:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by CheleS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...what kind of nutritional value does the food he is eating have?...are they high starch foods with empty calories...or good healthy food that has good vitamin, fiber etc.....content. If he has a balanced healthy diet...and he isn't over weight...I wouldn't be too concerned...he might just have a high metabolism. If for some reason he doesn't gain weight...and he isn't growing as you feel he should be...some kids that have gluten allergies hav e celiacs disease...what that is the little finger like things in the small intestines, that absorb nutrition die off so to speak...these are the things that absorb the nutrition out of the food...because of this some small children have what some Doctor's would call...failure to thrive....Good luck.
2007-02-24 07:24:33 · answer #6 · answered by ticklemeblue 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my little girl does this also she is always hungry you can feed her and in 10 min. she is hungry and she is only four she weighs about 52 pounds but she is built instead of fat here is what i do after she eats and is still hungry give him something like an apple fruit maybe some cereal without milk things like that things that are pretty much healthy and make sure he stays on the move as long as he isnt getting fat i would not worry
2007-02-24 08:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by acstevey1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have two boys - one 5 and one 3 1/2 like your son. My younger one is only 31 pounds, and I, too, have had concerns about his weight. My pediatrician's advice to me has been not to worry about his weight as long as he is staying in the same percentile that he's always been. If your son, for example, has consistently been in the 50th percentile for weight, and is now in the 10th, than that may be reason for you and your pediatrician to discuss options. However, if he's always been in the same (or relatively the same) percentile, than I wouldn't worry about it.
Wanted to eat "whenever", like your son is called "grazing" (no kidding!) and is not the best way to eat. My son (the one who's low weight) also prefers to eat this way, but the best thing to do is to have him eat scheduled snacks and meals. He may be upset, but nutritionists have recommended that I not let him graze and to try to get him on a more regular eating schedule. It's better for stable blood sugar this way.
I hope my information helped and no, you are not alone! Good luck!
2007-02-24 07:31:16 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
II wouldn't worry too much , especially when he is not overweight.
He is a child , he needs a lot of energy to grow up and also he probably burns a lot of energy which makes him hungry .
Don't give him fast food and let him eat healthy food when he wants to .
2007-02-24 09:37:06 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is underweight, which it sounds like he is, then it may be he has a fast metabolism or even thyroid problems and really does need to eat a lot.
As long as everything you offer him is healthy then let him eat as much as he wants, and see your doctor, he can take blood tests to make sure everyrthing is normal.
2007-02-24 07:23:12 · answer #10 · answered by cigaro19 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋