Farmer made me worry about my kids diet

[hannamaren]

Also, her tummy is getting bigger and bigger. I think it will slim down when she starts walking. But she is 95th percentile

I am more concerned about her health than her figure.

Typical diet
Breakfast
Cereal with yogourt

Snack
Small pancake with crm cheese on it

Lunch
Scrambled egg
Half a bagel or one piece of toast
Handful of peas
6 slices of pear

Snack
Plum (the whole thing)
Cheese chunks

Dinner
Lasagna or spaghetti with meat sauce or rice with chicken
Carrots
6 slices of peach


I wont tell you about all the milk, I know it is probably too much. I am trying to push more water, but I am not ready to cut it yet.

[karinothing]

I don't think you should be worried. DS diet is similar, although he doesn't do a morning snack (but I guess he nurses so that is likely his snack). You aren't feeding your kid McDonalds I really think it is fine.

[Deleted]

Is she 95th for height too? Proportional babies are definitely fine.

Everything I read says that you let babies and toddlers eat what they want. Offer healthy foods (like you are) and chill. It's fine. She's growing like crazy.

[mmmomof2]

Her diet is a little light on veggies, but it's not like you should put her on a "diet".

My 3 year old definitely still has a Buddha belly!

[drloretta]

She's fine

[dragonfly08]

Nov 7, 2012 12:56:51 GMT -5 @tokenhoser said:

Is she 95th for height too? Proportional babies are definitely fine.

This. She was born a peanut, but from about a year on, DD #2 has been 90th% or better in height and weight (she's 6 now and almost the same size as her 9 yo sister who is 25th% in height and weight). The "budda belly" she had early on is definitely gone, and the ped is absolutely ok with her stats since she's both consistent and proportional.

There's always room for more fruits and veggies, but overall I don't think there's anything wrong with the sample diet posted. You're doing great and your DD is just fine!

[Deleted]

Maybe swap out the pancake for fruits and veggies but I don't think it's a problem otherwise

[anna7602]

DD was 95th percentile for both height and weight up until about age 2. Then she started getting leaner. Now she's only about 50% for weight (and still close to 80% for height). Our pedi isn't concerned, we were just in last week for the 4-year check-up.

[ijack]

If she's getting a lot of milk I would probably cut back on the cream cheese on her pancake, it's not really needed. Maybe the cereal in the morning too or the toast/bagel at lunch - her morning seems to be a little carb heavy. BUT none of that is unhealthy food and she definitely shouldn't be on a diet.

[Deleted]

If you're really worried, you can probably slow down a bit on offering so many carbs. If you're going to give her cereal for breakfast, for example, then I would do a lean protein for lunch and dinner. I would also push fruits/veggies for a snack rather than a pancake and I would try to get more greens in her. But mostly it sounds fine. Is she walking yet? Babies usually stop chunking up so much around a year when they start burning more calories.

[huey]

THis is similar to DD's diet, but we add a few more veggies

Have you tried edamame (sp?) DD LOVES it and it's high in protein.

Sweet potatoes and blueberries are also a hit with her.

We are starting to transition to a sippy for meals and in the afternoon. We try to get her to drink 4 oz of water with a splash of juice by dinner.

I think you are doing just fine though.

[hannamaren]

For the record, the pancakes have fruit or sweet potato in them, but it isnt close to a serving size, lol.

I guess my biggest concern was too many carbs. I will try more veggies. She likes them, she just likes bread better. I hide them in lasagna, spaghetti, etc. it is just harder to get her to eat them alone.

[cjeanette]

If your pedi doesn't see a problem I don't think you should.

[Deleted]

DS still eats alot of jarred purrees in addition to his meals( he can't eat alot of different foods like breads, eggs ect due to his MSPI) . I worry about him, but he is 95th for height and 90th for weight. He is like a week younger than your DD hanna.

He eats

[Deleted]

posted too soon.

He eats

6-8 ozs of formula with breakfast ( he will be on RX formula until he is 15 or 16 months old likely)

Breakfast oatmeal and purree fruit made with formula and half a banana

snack 1/4 cup of cheerios and 3 ozs of formula

lunch
jar of apples and chicken, jar of veggies, cut up fruit, cut up avocado or pasta with olive oil

snack
cheerios and 4-6 ozs of formula

dinner
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jar of beef, jar of veggies, 1/2 jar of fruit mixed with coconut milk yogurt, ground beef or turkey or black beans, cut up fruit

2-3 ounces of formula

I tried giving him a lenders egg bagel the other day ( cut up in small pieces spread with hummus) He stuffed like 6 pieces in his mouth and choked. Yuck.

[mrssandro]

Your kinda getting a eye roll from me.

She is fine.

[hannamaren]

Nov 7, 2012 14:54:34 GMT -5 mrssandro said:

Your kinda getting a eye roll from me.

She is fine.

Good.
Rather an eyeroll for over reacting than an eye roll for feeding her too many carbs or not enough good food.
We are going to drop the formula soon (I assume the doctor will suggest it next week) she only has it at bedtime now. So now all her nutrition has to be food.

[cjeanette]

Nov 7, 2012 15:10:19 GMT -5 hannamaren said:

Nov 7, 2012 14:54:34 GMT -5 mrssandro said:

Your kinda getting a eye roll from me.

She is fine.

Good.
Rather an eyeroll for over reacting than an eye roll for feeding her too many carbs or not enough good food.
We are going to drop the formula soon (I assume the doctor will suggest it next week) she only has it at bedtime now. So now all her nutrition has to be food.

Anyone who gives you an eyeroll for what you are feeding her has too much time on their hands. You aren't letting her drink coke and eat snickers for goodness sake.

[mrssandro]

Farmer posted a very comprehensive question/issue that made complete sense. But I see nothing at all questionable about what hannamaren feeds her kids. I just don't want this to turn into ... look here what I am feeding my kid...Is he/she going to be overweight or have food issues? Get what I am saying?

[liveintheville]

Nov 7, 2012 15:24:46 GMT -5 mrssandro said:

Farmer posted a very comprehensive question/issue that made complete sense. But I see nothing at all questionable about what hannamaren feeds her kids. I just don't want this to turn into ... look here what I am feeding my kid...Is he/she going to be overweight or have food issues? Get what I am saying?

I have no idea what's going on. What was the post by Farmer?

[mrssandro]

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[liveintheville]

Ah thanks! My take is both Farmer's kid and Hannamaren's kid are just fine.

[Deleted]

Nov 7, 2012 15:37:09 GMT -5 liveintheville said:

Ah thanks! My take is both Farmer's kid and Hannamaren's kid are just fine.

Me too. You two are such good moms though for being so attentive to your kid's food. Their meals look healthy and fun. I see sooo many babies around DS's age eating chicken nuggets, it's awful :-|

[Deleted]

Huh?? I'd kill for either of my younger 2 to eat that quality or quantity (at 3 & almost 6). They aren't underweight (normal to slim) but I allow them stuff like McDs & sweets which is probably why they are normalish weights. I am jealous of good eaters But even mine are fine--they've seen Docs & nutrionist which is why I no longer even think much about it.