13 Month Old with Big Appetite

My boys have gone through the same thing, I believe it is normal. They will still go through growth spurts where you think that they couldn't possibly eat any more!! Growing boys.

Probably just a growth spurt like you are thinking. I know my son would go for a while eating a "normal" amount then some D. he would be a little piglet & others he would barely eat at all. He's 2.5 now and his appetite still fluctuates like that.
Also, in response to the individual who said he should be "off" breast milk now...that's crazy!!! I nursed my son until he was almost 2 and no, neither one of us was "addicted" to it. They can eat regular food/baby food & still nurse; it's not a one or the other type of thing. Whatever works for the mom & baby is what's best. If it wears you out, or you would rather he not nurse that much, or you are not producing enough milk for him to nurse that long then by all means try giving him other foods to fill him up; but if you are OK with continuing to nurse him then keep it up! Good luck!!

It sounds like your little one is just growing. I know my daughter ate tons of baby food and when she started on table food, she would somtimes eat more than my friend's twin 4 year old boys. She still eats like that sometimes (she is 23 months old now), but will also go through times when she doesn't eat much at all. Just give him some good, healthy choices and let him eat! Oh, and about the nursing....I think you should do it as long as you are comfortable and want to do it. My daughter weaned herself at 10 months. I had planned on nursing for a year, but I'm sure it would have taken at least another month or so after she started whole milk to be completely done, so don't let anyone else tell you what's right for your child.

Best of luck with your hungry boy!
V.

Whoa, that sounds like a growth spurt to me, I would give Lauren more food as I was triing to wean, she weaned off at 14 mos and she wanted food more than my breast

My children are older now, but every time, at every age and stage that they have hit a growth spurt, they have tried to eat us out of house and home. LOL! Also, they are both very thin, but will start to look pudgy during those times, then suddenly shoot up in height and all the pudge is gone. I've always believed in feeding on demand, and like I said, both of my girls are very thin at age 8 and 12 (my twelve year old has the most beautiful figure already!), so unless your doctor says something, I would just let him eat when he wants to. Remember also that boys typically eat more than girls anyway, because they are more physically active.

I didn't breastfeed either of my kids, so I can't really comment as to how "normal" it is for your little guy to want to breastfeed so much still. However, I can say that starting at about 12 mos or so, my little guy started eating as much or more as me. I thought it was nuts at first, but then he'd hit spurts where he wouldn't eat anything at all, just like one mom said. He's now 22 mos, and he's still going through that "up and down" thing with his eating, but overall, he doesn't eat quite as much as he did at the 1-yr mark. I think it's b/c it's more about honing his walking, jumping, running, and climbing skills than it is about learning how to do those things, so he probably burns a little less energy.
As for breastfeeding, like I said, I didn't do it at all, but I applaud any mom who does. Just do what you think is right for as long as you think you should, and don't worry about what anyone else thinks!

First of all, way to go on the breastfeeding. I can't believe the way some people judge others around here. Anyway, my son has been a very sporadic eater all through his 2nd year starting at about the age of yours. There are days that he will eat more than I do! Other days he subsists on a banana and a nutrigrain bar. It's just part of toddlerhood. Just be sure you are offering balanced foods such as his fruits, veggies and whole grains. Your pediatrician will keep a close eye on his weight and be sure he is growing normally. Call him or her if you suspect your son's growth is too fast or too slow.

WAY TO GO ON THE NURSING!!! KEEP IT UP! Now, as for the eating, sounds like a growth spurt. Next week you;ll probably be asking why he wont eat anything! Remember, they wont overfeed on breastmilk.

He should have been "off" breastmilk by now ! That is way too much time consumed in breastfeeding, you must be exhausted ! Especially working too !! He needs to be on baby food & gerber fruits / veggies, that will make him full ! You are just wearing yourself out w/that breastfeeding, some woman get addicted and can't get there child off breastmilk ! I had a neighbor who breastfed her child till he was almost "2" that is ridiculous !.....

Our little guy is the same age and I've noticed increased appetite as well as longer naps in the past week. Looks like a little growth spurt to me. Also is he walking? Ours is just starting to take steps and it may be that they are using up more energy in their new pursuits :)