hello..long time never 'chat' wif u all liao
how is everyone?
Re: CNY dress for kid
cant' rem who is looking for one...Naomi is zit? went lunch at lau pa sat today, saw a shop selling kids CNY clothes. Thinking of buying one for J...boy set (2pc, top & bottom) selling at $11. Nao can go c c..very near ur office..walk round the whole LPS, sure can find the shop...hee
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J also went thru that phase (refusing food) last month. He just ate 2/3 mouths then shut his mouth. Drank milk most of the time. I was so worried about his food intake. The maid even tried diff way of cooking his food. Now his appetite is back. He likes rice with soup now (prefers plain white rice). I read this web just today..think i worry too much
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/toddler/feeding_your_toddler.html
Don't Worry About -
The only real time that you should worry is if your child isn't gaining weight well or isn't very active. An overly restricted diet with too much milk and juice might also be a problem.
Things that you shouldn't worry about include a toddler that:
- doesn't seem like he eats a lot. Remember that as long as he is gaining weight and is active and healthy, then he is likely getting enough calories.
- only eats a few kinds of food each day, such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot dogs, or chicken nuggets and french fries.
- won't try any new foods. You can keep trying to introduce new foods by putting a very small amount (like 1/2-1 tablespoon) on his plate and don't force him to try or finish it. Many kids won't try a new food until they have been offered it 10 or more times.
- doesn't eat a balanced diet each day. Most kids don't. As long as his diet seems balanced over a week or two, he is likely getting enough variety. If he really isn't, talk to your Pediatrician about the need for a vitamin supplement.
- doesn't finish everything on his plate. The idea that children should sit at the table until they 'clean' their plate is out of fashion. Instead, children should be taught to recognize when they are full and then stop eating. If your toddler isn't finishing what you offer, learn to offer smaller portions.
- doesn't eat what you prepare for him. Try to avoid making elaborate meals for your toddler or offering foods with a lot of spices or sauces. Instead, keep things simple. While you shouldn't have to prepare a separate meal for your toddler every day, don't be surprised if he doesn't want to eat 'adult' foods.
- is overweight. Okay, you should be a little concerned if your child is overweight, even at this age. However, instead of restricting calories, you may just want to provide a healthy diet and encourge regular physical activity. Be sure to watch your serving and portion sizes (offer toddler size portions) and don't offer too much milk, juice, or high calorie snacks.
