How do you know how much to feed?

jculp · October 2009

How much fruit/veggie/meat... I just wonder if I'm feeding her enough.

rjbear21 · October 2009

until she doesn't want anymore. they usually lose interest and may turn their head away if you try to feed it to them... that's the indication they've had enough

jculp · October 2009

I seriously think I have that kid that will eat until she explodes! lol She'll just keep eating, especially because she eats sooooo fast.

betsnup · October 2009

I just feed until D goes into his classic refusal mode, which usually involves arching his back and trying to bat at my hand. I usually feel like he doesn't eat enough, but since he's rejecting the food, I'm not going to force him.

.DietDrPepper. · October 2009

he starts throwing things when he doesn't want them anymore, or says "done"

ibfloridagirl · October 2009

.DietDrPepper.:
he starts throwing things when he doesn't want them anymore, or says "done"

this is ike exactly

anna7602 · October 2009

I try to make sure I give her a good mix throughout the day.

For breakfast, for example, I usually give her something with protein (like scrambled eggs with cheese or toast with cream cheese or peanut butter or a Yobaby 3-in-1 meal- veggies & yogurt) and some fresh fruit (whatever is in season). Lunch and dinner are usually tofu or meat or beans with some kind of grain or pasta and veggies. If we're on the go, she'll get a sandwich for lunch depending on what I have in the house or what I can get while we're out. She usually eats fruit and something with lots of carbs for her two snacks.

If you have one off day on which your child wants nothing but carrots, though, you look at the big picture of the entire week.

jillybean222 · October 2009

when food starts flying everywhere, i know she's done.

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