My Child Beggs for Food like a Dog!!!

Just give him something to nibble on, like those baby cookies, he may be teething too, or maybe hes ready for more solids.

Personally, i would keep the schedule that we have. I give her breakfast at about 7-8, snack at 9, lunch at 12, snack t 3, dinner at 5-6, snack at 7, bed at 8. If she said she was still hungry, i would just give her more snack or meal. This will teach her that you eat at regular intervals. Maybe distraction would help. Like you are in the fridge an dhe wants more, so you realize teh fridge needs rearranging, and he will help. then move on the next task of the day. But if he eats more than he burns, i would worry abuot packing on extra calories. Nutritous meals is my way to go. I break out hte junk food after my daughter is asleep, lol.

does he have a sippy of water available to him at all times? this is a good habit to get into, as we live in Fl & it's hot!

I agree w// everyone else- have set meal times and snack times and if his weight isn't a problem and he's 'just' a very active little guy then let him eat as much as he wants of healthy meals & snacks. I wouldn't do raisins, as they're bad for toddler teeth (that's just me) but yogurt & cheese are healthy snacks, whole grain crackers (kashi brand are good or Whole Foods has cheddar bunnies & whole wheat bunnies) & cooked broccoli (sounds weird but hey it's yummy), slices of apple & pear, avocado...

hang in there!

I agree with having water around. OUr ds is 18 months and has large meals with snacks in between. But we also keep a sippy of water around for him all day long. Most of the time we offer the water first and that's what he wants. If he's hungry, he lets us know that's what he's looking for.

T.,

My son was the same way at that age (which was only a few months ago). I was so worried that he was eating too much, and everyone liked to comment on how "big" he was. But even though his appetite seemed huge, he always stopped eating once he was satisfied. It was probably more than the average 13-month-old would eat, but he apparently needed it. He has had such a growth spurt in the past 2 months. He was 32 lbs at 13 months, now he's 15 months old and just 31 lbs. He's almost a head taller now and his appetite has evened out. It was frustrating for a while, because he would beg for my food every time I ate, even if he had just eaten. Just make sure your son is getting healthy foods and trust his appetite.

Good luck!

-T.

this is definitely a growth spurt. My daughter ate the same way at that age. It will change in 3 or 4 months, because he won't need as much food. As long as the food is healthy, i wouldn't even worry. (i mean no mcdonalds or anything)

My little guy went through the SAME thing at that age (he's 23 months now). He was ravenous! There were some mornings when he ate much more than my husband or I ate. But...we just sort of figured it was a growth spurt. Someone told me once that they are only following what their bodies are telling them, and so we should as well, and I always remind myself of that when I find myself wanting to control a schedule or amounts.

Now that only holds true when they are eating "mostly" healthy foods. I wouldn't give your son endless amounts of fried foods, etc. His amounts will taper down in a few months most likely, and ebb and flow at needed times. Just follow his lead, and it will be fine!!

H.

this may be a phase. my two boys go through these growing stages every now and then. They say, "I am hungry," while they are eating!

Pam