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Take it from a mum of 2 boys who have been in the 99th centile since birth (3 year old wears 6-7 and 17 month 3-4 year clothes) boys I find typically eat a lot more than girls and I was literally having a conversation with a mum today who has both a boy and girl and her 6 month old boy eats more than her 3 year old girl. Also, the people who made a big deal about how much YOUR child ate need to keep their opinions to themselves. Each child is different, but kids who have always been on the bigger side of the gentile scale genuinely will eat more as their body needs it more with the amount they grow
My son is 9th percentile but eats like a 5 year old. We have people commenting on how much he eats too but as long as he’s full and happy I don’t mind. He 100% eats more than his 3 year old cousin but every child is different and has different needs so try not to compare, even if other people are
My boy has a big appetite, he’s not fat at all! People have made the odd comment but I’d rather him be eating and enjoying food with us than worrying about what his eating x all children are different x
People are so annoying with the comments they make. Every baby is different and appetites vary so much and actually have heard as a toddler gets closer to 2-3 they can have a dip (not all of course) and some may never of had big appetites. So many factors/variances. My girl eats sooo much! She’s always been around the 25th centile and still in 9-12 month and 12-18 month clothing so I don’t even think side means that much. She just loves her food and is a very active toddler. She eats bigger portions than me sometimes. We focus mainly on her main meals and the odd snack so it’s possibly why at meals she eats quite a bit and she also doesn’t really have much milk so could be another reason. But I don’t care because she’s eating intuitively and proper nutritious meals and is healthy so even if it’s more than the norm it’s of no concern.
@Alex aw what cuties! Thank you, this makes me feel better. I didn't know what was normal but it sounds like there's a huge range. I just hated feeling like I was overfeeding him, he just eats until he's full and isn't fat at all either! Xx
My lo is so petite but eats us out of house and home!! I’m a great believer in intuitive eating and that they’ll stop when they’ve had enough. You’re teaching him to respect his own body and hunger cues, not that it should be anyone else’s business to comment on. Take no notice ❤️
My boys on 50th percentile for weight but he eaaaaats so much! I’ve always found most family we have are surprised but happy cos they think he’ll be easy to feed if they have him! Yesterday for example he had a big bowl of porridge, snack after swimming, almost a full quesadilla (size I would eat!) and a good portion of curry and rice for dinner! He also stops when he wants :)
Yep mines also 99th centile 2-3 clothes.. 4 meals and snacks most days