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My son is 1 year and 1 month old and eats very bad its taking hours to finish one meal. wat should i do?and how many times should child it in this age

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Small frequent meals: It's hard not making mealtime a battle, but remember his stomach is only the size of his fist. Offer small healthy meals three times a day with 2 healthy snacks and don't expect him to sit longer than 10-15 minutes at a time.

Answered 12/13/2014

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Look at your son's : Growth curve with his pediatrician. Expect a 4-6 lb. Weight gain from age 1-2. To increase appetite for solids, wean off the bottle. Limit milk to 16-21 oz./day from an open-mouth cup ; juice to 0-4 oz./day. Put a tbsp. Of each food/year of age on a plate. Allow self-feeding first, then offer more, if wanted. Have family meals during which you model eating behaviors that you want him to learn.

Answered 4/9/2014

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