baby eating too much?

Question

my son is just about 10 months old. he is underweight. but we are trying to find the source of that. anyways when he eats he continoulsy wants more. he eats too much in my opinion. but this last week i have tried to get him to stop eating soo much (like after 10oz of food) i have tried giving him a pacifier, i have also tried giving him thoses little puffs to eat, so he is happy but can realize he is full. but it doesnt work, instead he screams and screams until i give him more food. he has been eating until he throws up. and after he throws up he is happy and stops eating. i know this is not normal, i have 2 other kids. but how do i get him to stop eating so much, also is there such thing as baby eating disorders?

just to let everyone know he is not on the growth chart, but his height is only in the 15-20%. however his stature to height is fine. the dr's are checking his thyriod and things like that, but waiting for the results. also he does get bottles, plenty. and he eats babyfood, not puffs as his meal. also i forgot to say he eats 8oz bottle then goes and eats 10-12 oz of baby food, and still screams for more

Answer 1

You are the one with the eating disorder, not the baby!!!

How could you starve a baby?? He is underweight, and you are trying to feed him LESS? Are you NUTS?

Answer 2

What does your ped. say about giving so much solid food to him? Babies' main source of nutrition is supposed to be breastmilk or formula for at *least* the first 12 months, gradually increasing during the 2nd year until the roles reverse and *milk* is the "complimentary" food by age 2. The old-fashioned recommendations that have babies eating 3 squares + snacks a day are outdated and revised because whatever solids you give, the calories are not nearly as nutritionally dense and complete as those in baby milk. If your baby is underweight, he needs to be eating foods that are going to give him the full spectrum of nutrients that he needs. Jarred baby foods and "enriched" baby cereals, non-nutritious cereal puffs and crackers and cookies are really only taking away from the superior calories & nutrients he could be getting from his milk.

I suggest checking with your doctor to see if a change in his feeding routines is in order. Perhaps feeding his milk first and foremost, and giving the solid foods 2-3 times a day AFTER having given the milk, will help satisfy his appetite and put some weight on him at the same time.

But don't do anything you read here, no matter how good it sounds, without checking w/ your baby's doctor. His health is too important!

(Also, if you can add to your original question, how underweight is he? Does he have a long skinny build, or was he one of those babies that grows well for the first six months, then slows down a bit after that? There are a LOT of variations on normal when it comes to babies, and while the charts may say he's underweight, it's possible he's just perfect for his own particular build and growth patterns.)

Answer 3

i know exactly what you're saying ... my daughter is 6 months old and is very underweight (although she eats constantly- she constantly eats until she throws up too)... she does the same thing.. if i let her she would eat jar after jar of baby food and not stop until she threw up.. now i've scaled her back to about a jar and a half (those little gerber pack ones)... i have to just cut her off when i think she is full, then i usually give her a cookie to nibble on, or try to play with her, or give her a bath to take her mind off of eating. but alot depends on what other signs your son is giving... does he throw up milk? only food? it might be baby acid reflux (very severe case).. have you tried any medicines with him? what is your doctor doing for him? has he had any tests run?

Answer 4

you may want to take him to the a specailist (they may do more than give you a look like some peditricians) baby's normally stop eating when they are full they don't start over eating untill they older toddlers - for the pleasure - he may also have extremely high matabolism which maybe why he is unsatisfied. i think you should let take him to the a differnt md and see if it is a metabolism/genetic disorder vs a regular eating disorderlike and adult or adolescent - i think that to be the case and he maybe missing the cue for his stomach to say hey im full but

Answer 5

I have read that we as parents can creat their (our babies) eating disorders by giving in to them with food, or rewarding them with food. I suggest you go see his pediatrician (I am sure you've done this) and get his professional opinion, if you are not satisfied then go to another one until someone can give you an answer you are satisfied with. If he eats until he throws up and is happy afterwards, I think that is a cause for concern (in my opinion) Good luck.

Answer 6

Sounds like your baby is having a satiation issue. Is your pediatrician concerned? Is your baby in a good growth pattern? I attached an article that explains Failure to Thrive. I would say talk with the baby's Dr and see what they recommend in regards to feedings.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

WOW I never heard of a baby doing that! I would talk to a doctor about what is going on.

Answer 9

My personal experience would tell me to keep feeding your baby. especially if he is under weight now. Keep feeding him. Babys eat alot when they are younger. I have not heard of a baby who eats too much. Babys eat when they are hungary. They sleep when they are tired, and they poop when they need to. I would say keep feeding him.

Answer 10

babies know when they are hungry and unless you do something about it they wont give you any peace. some babies are underweight simply because of their body build. my little boy eats heaps but is underweight simply because it is his body structure. bubbs is hungry then feed him and dont stress about his weight untill he looks like a stick. when he is seriously overweight then you worry about the food.