The Child That Eats Super Fast-

[My3cents]

Any advice.

Clears the plate and is looking for more in record time. Always been like this but what can I do to help this child slow down?

Two years old. Wonderful eater, loves food.

Thank you

[Blackcat31]

I have one like this too.

I serve super small portions, slooooowly and one thing at a time to her.

If she shovels it in and then looks at me for more, I say "oh, ok hold on a second, it isn't time for more yet."

I also cut the pieces up really really tiny too so it takes her a bit longer to get the food on the utensil.

I don't know if it is the best solution but it definitely helps her slow down a bit.

Mine is 2 yrs old if that helps.

Excellent eater too and loves everything just loves it all really fast! ::

[rhymia1]

Any advice.

Clears the plate and is looking for more in record time. Always been like this but what can I do to help this child slow down?

Two years old. Wonderful eater, loves food.

Thank you

I have the same child. I call him "Hoover" ::

[My3cents]

I have one like this too.

I serve super small portions, slooooowly and one thing at a time to her.

If she shovels it in and then looks at me for more, I say "oh, ok hold on a second, it isn't time for more yet."

I also cut the pieces up really really tiny too so it takes her a bit longer to get the food on the utensil.

I don't know if it is the best solution but it definitely helps her slow down a bit.

Mine is 2 yrs old if that helps.

Excellent eater too and loves everything just loves it all really fast! ::

I have done these things. It is a sweep of the hands and in the mouth. I will be serving the last kid and this child is done wanting more. I am afraid of choking- never has, cut it up small, spread it out, try serving last, or giving smaller amounts. Just eats it and looks at me like that is all, and more. Mine is two also, but has always been like this. Dr. is not concerned so why does this bother me? This child will use a utensil but if it is more convenient will use fingers or hand. Just thought I would do a shout out for more ideas and helps. Thank you

[Blackcat31]

I have done these things. It is a sweep of the hands and in the mouth. I will be serving the last kid and this child is done wanting more. I am afraid of choking- never has, cut it up small, spread it out, try serving last, or giving smaller amounts. Just eats it and looks at me like that is all, and more. Mine is two also, but has always been like this. Dr. is not concerned so why does this bother me? This child will use a utensil but if it is more convenient will use fingers or hand. Just thought I would do a shout out for more ideas and helps. Thank you

That might be part of your solution. (Bolded part above)

I don't allow the kids to use their hands. I will ask them to leave the table if they use their hands to eat IF they are already skilled with silverware, which at 2 most the kids here are.

Maybe if you tell her she MUST use her silverware, she will HAVE to slow down a bit if the pieces are small enough and she has trouble manipulating them on the fork or spoon.

I too have been worried about choking and don't really allow them to "shovel" it in quickly or stuff their mouths.

If necessary, I will sit down while they are eating and say "No, one bite at a time." or "Slow down and chew before you take another bite." etc until the child starts to understand better.

The parents of my fast eater aren't really concerned either but I refuse to let a child choke on MY watch if I can help it. I also believe a big part of lunch time is to not only eat but to learn AND practice good table manners.

[mema]

That might be part of your solution. (Bolded part above)

I don't allow the kids to use their hands. I will ask them to leave the table if they use their hands to eat IF they are already skilled with silverware, which at 2 most the kids here are.

Maybe if you tell her she MUST use her silverware, she will HAVE to slow down a bit if the pieces are small enough and she has trouble manipulating them on the fork or spoon.

I too have been worried about choking and don't really allow them to "shovel" it in quickly or stuff their mouths.

If necessary, I will sit down while they are eating and say "No, one bite at a time." or "Slow down and chew before you take another bite." etc until the child starts to understand better.

The parents of my fast eater aren't really concerned either but I refuse to let a child choke on MY watch if I can help it. I also believe a big part of lunch time is to not only eat but to learn AND practice good table manners.

This! I have 2 that are 2 or close to it that shovel. I have one trained now that I just need to say, "hey dcb, slow or fork please" and he will slow down. At home he is allowed to put fistfulls in, but not here, no way. The other one, I am still working on. Not sure that he had ever used forks or spoons before, so we are taking it slow. I give him a few bites and help him stab or scoop the food and talk about going slow and chewing. Not sure that he understands everything I say, but that is another thread. He is definitely a pocket gopher. Every few bites I make sure his mouth is empty because he will make it look like he chewed and swallowed, but it is still hidden in his cute, puffy cheeks I also just give him a few bites of everything on his plate and then refill when I'm ready for him to have more. If he went to fast with it, I may only then put 1 bite on at a time. It is very time consuming, but for the first one, it only took a week or so. He tries to test it sometimes, but I prevail