My 11 mth has been eating table food for 1mth now but I am struggling with how much to give at each meal and if I am over feeding her. She is 28inches long and about 19pounds.I think that is pretty normal...she has lost intrest in her bottles but loves to eat table food...
2007-02-26 07:48:49 · 11 answers · asked by rissasmum 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My son refused to take a bottle or formula or anything at 11 months too. You're doing just fine. I started to give him whole milk in sippy cups. Yes, you'll probably get harrassed for it, but why waste your money buying formula if the baby doesn't drink it anyway and why make feeding time more stressful than it already is. As far as amount to feed the baby, you could go with the following information for serving sizes. For stuff you serve from a pan (not individually wrapped) I start with one tablespoon per year of age and then half that for seconds. Good luck!
2007-02-26 08:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a baby of 12 months to 2 years the general rule is 1/4 of an adults portion, so maybe just under that.
Give her a small amount and let her eat that firdt, then offer her more. If you give her too much at one time she may start to play with it or become disinterested, or she may eat too much just because it is there
2007-02-26 07:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by cigaro19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's lost interest in her bottles....I would either make sure she has formula/breastmilk in a sippy cup at meals or cut down on the table foods. Breastmilk or formula should be the main source of nutrients before a year old.
That being said, I go by child led feeding. I let my children let me know how much they want to eat. I figure they'll eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full. So I wouldn't worry too much about it.
2007-02-26 07:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by Angela G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
11mth olds food portions meals
2016-02-01 01:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by Charley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cats do well with free feeding. Most vets feel that if you free feed dry, you should give them small wet food meals twice day. This will help control their appitite and help prevent them from overeating. However, many cats become very overweight when fed this way. You can certainly try it, but if he starts to get overweight, you can always switch. My cats do much better on meal feeding. Two of cats got very overweight. they are both a normal weight now. There really is no right or wrong way here...it just depends on your cat.
2016-03-16 01:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not over feeding her according to length and weight. My son is 7mo and is 28in and 21lbs 2oz and is between the 75th and 90th percentile. Try to continue with formula/ breast milk for the first year, even if its in a sippy cup.
Here is a growth chart to watch her growth.
http://www.mybirthcare.com/favorites/babygrowthchart.asp
According to my doctor here are the amounts for babies 10-12mo
6-8oz breastmilk/formula in 3-4 servings a day
PER DAY:
1/3 cup dairy (or 1/2oz cheese)
1/4 to 1/2 cup iron fortified cereal
1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit
1/4 to 1/2 cup veggies
1/8 to 1/4 cup combo foods
1/8 to 1/4 cup protein foods
3 to 4 oz non-citrus juices
So divide theses amounts by the number of times you feed her
2007-02-26 08:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by Lil'Mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just start my son (14 mo) out with a little bit and then keep putting food on his tray until he loses interest.
They have a built-in regulating system and its good for them to self-regulate. The only time i give him a specific portion is breakfast-- because i make him one egg and half a peice of toast.
They will have growth spurts and eat more and have periods when they eat less. Its best just to let them deside how much they want to eat.
As long as youre offering all whole foods and healthy choices, she should be fine eating as much as she wants.
2007-02-26 07:57:33 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy to David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as she will eat - just make sure it's HEALTHY. Smallest amounts would be a tablespoon - any vegetable, any fruit, 1/4 of the adult portions of meats. BEWARE of giving a child under 2 a weiner - this could be a choking hazzard.
2007-02-26 07:56:38 · answer #8 · answered by partsgirl1267 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The size of your palm is too much, by the way! Her fists are plenty enough servings of any foods. Apple juice is full of vitamins and most babies love it. Babies love bananas...start with half the banana for breakfast and some softened cherrieos. If she acts like she wants more, give her the rest of the banana. Smash the banana up with a spoon or one of those baby food mashers. For other meals soft peas are good. Small pieces of meat..Small enough that if she swallows it won't harm her.
For breakfast, eggs scrambled are good. Don't fry them because they're not as easy to chomp down. Those peas and carrots in a bag are really fun for babies. You know, those ones that are tiny carrots the size of the peas? Those ones! My nephew liked blueberries too and they were a nice treat. After he took a nap, I would give him frozen blueberries to cool him down (most babies are sweaty when they get up, especially in hotter months) and they were fun too. Not to mention messy!! Then after snack time, I would give him a bath. Which, he loves bathtime. They can eat ice cream too. Try just vanilla. Bryers is good because it is all natural. It has calcium (since they get tired of bottles fast) and the sweet taste is enough to excite them. You don't need to give them much...One small scoop is plenty. It's also good if it is hot out or your baby is cranky.
2007-02-26 07:58:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The proper portion size for all people should be judged by thesize of the palm of their hand. So if she is getting a piece of meat then it should be the size and with of her palm and the same goes with potatos, veg, etc..
2007-02-26 07:56:05 · answer #10 · answered by Angels are everywhere! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋