Comments on: Going Sugar-Free

By: Melodie

Melodie — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:32:51 +0000

@Kim – I think it depends on each individual child but my second is just really not into food so much. She gets enough and to look at her you’d think she eats a ton because she is so tall and not skinny at all, but she’s just never been all that hungry, except for breastmilk. Part of this is my fault of course because I tend to nurse her whenever she wants and before meal time she seems to nurse more often than other times. I do it because it helps me be able to make dinner or breakfast without her shrieking in the background. But honestly, before mealtimes is also when I’m trying to catch up on my computer work because it’s the only time I don’t have daycare kids here or I’m not needed for something else, and if she sees me sitting down anywhere anytime I’m done for.
BUt have hope, your 16 month old is only 16 months and mine is 2 1/2. I know it can be normal for some children not even to be very interested in any solids until 18 months. It is more rare but also more common in breastfed babies.
Oh, and for the first 18 months to 2 years they are still experimenting with their food – textures, tastes, preferences. Changes occur often. All this is very normal.
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By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:43:39 +0000

Wow!!!!! High five to you, mama!

I’d love to do something like this, although I’m not sure I’ve got it in me quite yet. There’s something about treats being *just* for treats that makes so much sense.

I’m interested in your daughter’s interest in other foods growing … my 16 month old consumes only breastmilk, carbs & fruit – no veggies, no meat, very little beans.
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By: hillary

hillary — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:17:03 +0000

Good for you!

We are a pretty sugar minimalist family, but it is amazing how it creeps in AND how addicting it is for my 5 year old. If he hears someone talking about sugar in another room he’ll call out, “I LOVE SUGAR!”
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By: Juliea

Juliea — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:24:00 +0000

I don't know if I could do it, man. Kudos to you!! .-= Juliea´s last blog ..Awesome Nursing Bra Giveaway @ Breastfeeding Mothers Unite Blog! =-.

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:56:03 +0000

Such a great blog for moms!
I hope you get a chance to try Anne’s veggie chili – it is amazing!
Thanks for linking us!
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By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:09:58 +0000

I’m glad to hear it went, and is going, so well!

I did an “experiment” much like this a couple years back, and found that my cravings quickly disappeared as well. I’ve read the difference it can make in kids, but don’t have kids old enough to try it. It’s been enjoyable and informative to read your thoughts on it, though!
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By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:04:50 +0000

I'm not sure I'm quite ready to take the leap myself. However, hearing about the change in your kids' behaviour has me seriously intrigued. I wonder how many of our behaviour problems are really just caused by diet. You've made me think, so thank you! .-= Amber´s last blog ..I Can, Can You? =-.