DS turns 5 in August. No health problems and very bright. Since he was about 3 he’s always loved his food but it’s becoming a real problem now, as the whole day seems to revolve around him nagging for food and snacks. When he does eat, it’s very quick and he barely seems to taste it. Typical day’s intake is:
Breakfast: (about 7.30am)
-Porridge with raisins and banana (no sugar)
OR
-2 weetabix and semi skimmed milk
OR
-Krispies
He always has an apple after breakfast.
Snack about 10am:
-oat bar
OR
-piece of fruit
Lunch:
-Ham sandwich (olive oil spread, usually whole meal bread)
-1/2 bag Pom Bears
-Banana
-Little Yeo yoghurt
- sometimes another apple
Snack after school:
-oat cakes
-chopped grapes
Tea:
-pasta with sauce and grated cheese, or tuna
OR
-omelette and low sugar beans
OR
- sandwich/fruit/yoghurt combo if he’s had a large school dinner
He only drinks water - doesn’t like milk as a drink, or any kind of squash.
He was just over 9lb at birth so has always been big, and right now is just on the border of healthy/overweight. DH, DD and I all slim. But he nags food food and snacks constantly. I can’t go in the kitchen or open a packet without him asking what it is and can he have some. Days out involve him sprinting to the nearest bench/seating area and asking can we sit and have a snack. If we go past a cafe or he spots an ice cream shop he tries to hurry us round and wails if we don’t go in (we do occasionally, as a treat).
His sister is 2 and eats like a bird, and we’ve been told by the HV to offer her additional snacks - which causes DS to cry because he’s not always allowed what she has. I can’t ever make myself an impromptu slice of toast or grab an apple without him hovering round and often crying if he’s not allowed it. These Easter holidays have been relentless with him watching the clock for ‘snack time’ and asking for more food about half an hour after he’s finished his breakfast. He’s always got a bottle of water on the go which I remind him frequently to drink from (he had a UTI last year so I’m very aware of the need to drink enough).
Anyone had similar?