Obesity......in a 18 month old child?

I also have this problem with my 5 year old boy. He has always been chubby (but cute so i let it go) but people always told me that he will get taller and grow out of it. So far he hasnt. He is just getting bigger. His tummy is getting bigger. And he always wants to eat. I cant starve him. Its not like i am feeding him like those ladies on the maury show. He eats normal amounts at a time, but wants to eat frequently. He doesnt have a problem with eating after being full. He knows when he is full. It is a hard problem to deal with. Especially in the fact that his dad and I are seperated, so I dont really know what he is eating at his dads and how much physical activity he is getting there. So ya, I kind of feel like I am in the same boat as you!!

What is considered "normal" is breakfast, lunch & dinner. But what has been proven healthier is healthy snacking throughout the day in the form of about 6 smaller meals, it keeps your metabolism up & helps fight obesity. Now if those 6 smaller meals wree all large meals or all junk food then yes I'd be concerned. But 6 smaller meals throghtout te day is even recommended for adults. If all else fails consult her peditrian. Hope this helps. :)

Monitor this very well. There are neurological disorders that lead to compulsive eating in young children. Also talk to your doctor, though, as she may be going through a real growing spurt. She may be going to be a large/tall child, if so she needs more food. Make sure what you do serve her has some texture to it so that it takes her longer to chew and swallow it. She may just need to chew more. I would be sure to express this concern at her next well child check up.

I am going through the same thing with my daughter who is 1.5 years old. She constantly says "more" everytime she's done eating and it seems like she'll never stop. When I feel she's had enough, I simply don't give her anymore. If she has all her regular meals and snacks and asks for more, I just don't give her any. Not sure why this is, maybe she's not hungry but like the fact there is food and thinks it's fun to do. I don't think it's a problem. She's just a kid and kids will be kids. I also don't think you have anything to worry about because my boy who is almost 5, used to eat a lot and for some reason, doesn't want to eat now. It's just a phase. You have nothing to worry about. Make sure she eats her normal meals and snacks, and don't let her have more. You're the boss. Good luck. It will be fine.

I think that will be dieses that chile may suffer from

She will probably grow out of it. She is only 18 months! If it really becomes a problem, wait until she gets a little older and teach her how to eat...

Have you expressed this with your doctor? Get her to drink water when she wants to eat. It will make her feel full till next meal. Kids go through growing spells though and may require more eating at times My 8 year old isn't a eater but when he's going through a growing spurt then he tends to want to eat more often

The only thing I can think of is, is your daughter constantly surrounded by food? I doubt that you are always snacking on a bag of chips or cookies or anything like that, but seeing others always putting something in their mouths may have an influence on her behaviour (even though what you're doing is right). Do you have foods "out" that she can see, instead of having them in cupboards, etc? (Again, not a judgement call-I leave bread, bananas and other things on open shelves in the kitchen.) Maybe the environment is having an impact on how often your daughter "thinks" she's hungry.

if you think she's asking for food all the time, between meals, play with her maybe she will forget food for a while and will get used to play instead of eating.

i think u shld do something on it...don't ever let yr baby in obesity..it's hard to overcome it then.it's not normal 4 begging foods all the time.u shld make sure yr baby in the right diet!!

While none of my own kids were like this, my nephew was very much like this actually from the day he was born. The pediatrician would tell my sister she was crazy, a baby will not over eat; however, he did. He would literally eat until he threw up. She would feed him the amount she felt he would be comfortable with, generally slightly more than his twin brother ate, and would stop. As he progressed with age he continued to be an overeater. Actually going to buffets and eating until he puked. He was tested and did have a thyroid problem, but I'm not sure it's completely related. He's heavy today, at age 8, and attacks food like he's never eaten. I'm not sure what it is because by this point his thyroid is in check and I think it's a learned habit. My only suggestion is to consult your physician and ask that her thyroid be checked.

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Well you have her checked and make sure there is nothing medical causing this. If she is begging for food and there is nothing wrong and you know she is ged right. Give her extra water during the day to help fill her. Maybe some light fruits. I wouldnt up the food dosage as that will enlarge her stomach and yes help create a very over weight child.

You should give your baby food at set times. Not more not less. Your baby will crye very much, but you must stand firm. This is not easy but this is for the good for your baby, and her future! You now i am right. You will be going crazy for her but you will succeed! good luck!

What are you feeding her? Could it be that what you are giving her is not enough to fill her? Most 18 month olds are on solid food and are starting to get like a child rather than a baby. If she is not overweight, I don't see anything wrong with giving her a bit more food. 6 oz is not a lot of food at all. What does her pediatrician say she should be eating? I think by controlling her food, that will cause more problems for you in the future.

make her invole in Extra Ciricular Activities

My youngest is going through this. I think they just decide that it tastes so good and maybe they are afraid someone else will eat it before they get more of it. My son is 7 and he has just started eating almost as much as his 16 year old brother.

My son is going through the same thing, I have taled to my doctor and she said that sometimes it is j ust a fase, but as she get older keep an eye on her and get her shecked for tyroids as of right now she is growing and when kids grow they like to eat so just keep an eye on her for now!

Is she eating now what you eat as it could be Baby Food is enough for her anymore she needs our Food and also you say she doesn't get afters try giving her Yoghurts or something for Afters I always did that with mine and the other thing I can suggest is always have fruit in and if she wants something give her Fruit But do not worry to much all little ones go through this As long as you give her healthy Food and not sweets and that you will be ok I hope this helps a bit

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