High fat content

[Jenn+Ethan+Emily]

Hi girls!

I am just wondering about the fat content in the foods I am feeding DS. He has a milk sensitivity but does fine with yogurt and cheese. The doctor told me to give him lots of full fat yogurt so he is getting his calcium and the essential fats for brain development. He is almost 21 months old. He eats probably 1.5 - 2 cups of full fat yogurt a day. Do you think he is getting too much fat? I don't want him to be getting more then is healthy for him. He eats all fruits and vegetables and meats really well and in quite large quantities so I know he is getting other thigs as well. I just don't want him to be getting to much fat if it's not good for him.

[mmom]

I don't know exactly how much fat is good.  But I give my LO plenty of healthy fat. He gets coconut oil/milk, nuts, avocado, olive oil, canola oil, fish oil, etc.  I think even at a young age, saturated fat isn't an issue.  Not that he is getting much, since it only comes from meat.  He can't eat dairy.  I would say to make sure that he gets a decent amount of fat and you are fine.

[LizzieN]

Sweetie, that does seem like a lot of yogurt per day but I wouldn't be concerned about the fats that he is getting through this, I would be more concerned about the added sugar (unelss you are using a fully "nautral" one).  Where I live it's virtually impossible to get true "full fat" yogurt, they are all reduced fat.

Agree with Kara about the good fats, lots of avocado, good oils etc in their diet are highly beneficial and whilst some saturated fats aren't "bad" (they do need a lot of energy), filling most of their requirements with the good fats is the best plan

My paed said as long as the dairy you are giving your LO isn't causing a loss of appetite for other foods not to be too concerned about how much they are getting, so I guess if he starts refusing other foods then you might need to look at how much you are getting.  Bear in mind as well that their calcium requirements can be met through other sources too sa fish with bones, green leafy veggies etc.

Big hugs
xx

[Jenn+Ethan+Emily]

I make my own yogurt so it's definitely full fat and completely sugar free. It's plainer he likes it that way so I figure why bother adding sugar to it! Anyways, okay that makes me feel better. He is still eating plenty of other foods and his dairy intake does not take over his other food. He also eats at least half an avocado a day so he is getting the good fats there too. Maybe I will just cut back on yogurt a bit and just give him more of the other foods.

[Love, laughter, & PJs]

Yep, I wouldn't worry too much, Jenn.

[LizzieN]

That's great then   Well done you for making your own xx  Must do that one day when the LO can eat dairy again!!