I have a 28 month old and I feel that maybe I am feeding her the wrong kind of food when she needs to sleep right after. I am working on figuring it out but hoping that you might have some tips. Thanks!
2007-03-06 14:34:12 · 11 answers · asked by ggd 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I'm not sure if I understand exactly what you are looking for with this question, but I think you want to know what foods might make a child restless. Corn will do that, and of course, caffeine, sugar, high starch foods. There is a book or two on this you might find at the library, or possibly online at Wikipedia you might find more info. Try getting a scent pillow filled with Lavender and use it in your child's bed. It has a natural calming effect and might help some too. Good luck!
2007-03-06 14:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by froggsfriend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foods with sugars, dies and lots of carbs and salt will cause hyperactivity. Feed your child a balanced meal and no sweets are sugar drinks before naps or bedtime. You can give your child sugar, but no more than a cookie or two for deserts,very small portions of cakes and icecream type stuff.
A balanced meal is a fruit, veggie, bread, meat, and a tiny desert. Make sure the fruit and veggies are nothing more than a table spoon. As a general rule, always have milk with meals, and look on labels of fruit drinks because they are loaded with sugars. You want to find the ones that have the least amount of sugar and then dilute them.
Good luck hope this helps.
2007-03-06 17:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by trhwsh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I was going through the same thing with my son who is thirteen months old. I didn't know what exactly I was supposed to be feeding him and I'm sure you're the same way. I talked to my doctor about it and she gave me a "example" meal plan with the actual amounts of food they need per day. I was able to find close to the same list on Baby Center.
Ever since my son started eating according to this list he has been so much better--health wise, behavior wise, and all around more pleasant. I never knew what would be the best diet for him--nutrition wise. I think it's just a matter of scheduling specific meal times and that way they get full at the meal time instead of eating more [which does make children tired] then what they really need.
I hope it helps!!
2007-03-06 14:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by .vato. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well of course sugar is the first thing that comes to mind....and some foods change to sugar in your system....
or some children can be restless if their stomach isn't full...you don't want to overfeed her...but a glass of milk might help before she goes to bed....and a bedtime routine to "wind down"....the glass of milk, a rocking chair where she has her blanket, and sits on your lap and reads some bedtime stories, listens to quieter music, etc.
Some children, if they play too much right before bedtime, running around, etc....they can't relax right away....
So create the bedtime scene...one they can expect every nite....then even play some quiet music in their room that they like, etc....so they start relaxing....
Over-eating could be just as bad....try something different...like non-spicy foods, creamed soups, etc. and see if they make a difference....and especially the milk right before bed....and take some notes for a few nights on what their behavior is like.....sometimes it's a trial and error thing.....
2007-03-06 14:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foods high in sugar can cause hyperactivity if eaten large quantities. Check the labels on the food you are feeding your daughter. Plus, you may not want to get your daughter in the habit of going right to sleep after a meal. It could cause unwanted weight gain in the future. I'm sure she's a terrific kid!!LOL.
2007-03-06 14:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say make sure the food has no carbohydrate and low sugar type stuff, you probaly do that already I would also try to give a warm drink before bed time... I hope this works Good Luck!
2007-03-06 14:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artifical food coloring, sugar and watch fruit and juice also, for they both contian a lot of sugar.
2007-03-06 16:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jada515 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is a very hyper active kid..I know this is common to all kids specially boys.But mine, is taking/drinking milk in choco/vanilla combination.i think this triggers his restlessness..
2007-03-06 19:14:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my youngest daughter cant have anything with red dye in it or she gets hyper.....no idea why, i had her screened for ADD and the developmental specialist told me to try to take red dye out of her diet and see.....i did and she was just fine.
2007-03-06 14:48:51 · answer #9 · answered by CRmac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure it's a well balanced meal. lots of iron and/or protein and full of other vitamins.
2007-03-06 14:42:02 · answer #10 · answered by pwrgrlmanda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋