Sugar intake

That’s most insane thing I’ve heard. Sugar isn’t even what makes babies put on weight. They need foods high in fat like avocado, full fat yoghurt etc. I haven’t seen an HV in so long because I just find it stressful when I do with the stuff they tell me. My son’s weight isn’t great either and he’s a fussy eater as well. I’d definitely not be taking advice to give custard. Added sugars should be avoided till 2 years old but it’s up to parent discretion really. You can choose to give before then but at 14-16 months I wouldn’t be feeding my child a bowl of custard. I do put jam on toast though but everything in moderation is fine

My little boy is on coconut milk custard but advised by dietician he's only 2nd centile though and lots of food allergies.

I do give my baby custard as a treat, usually once a week or rice pudding, usually give full fat Greek style yoghurt as healthier with fruit. I do give jam again sometimes, maybe once a fortnight as use other things like full fat cream cheese, hummus or peanut butter when she has toast x

I think that is crazy advice! I am yet to meet or hear of a health visitor who actually seems to be up to date with latest advice and so much terrible advice 🤦🏼‍♀️ We are still very much no added sugar with our girl as it’s really not needed. Also sugar doesn’t help increase weight! Fats & carbs do… so totally agree with above things like avo, greek yoghurt, cheese, potato, pasta, bread. Proteins are also important and things like nut butters are great as fat & protein. If worried about babies weight maybe consider if some of their snacks could be replaced with yoghurt or peanut butter toast and those higher fat but nutritious foods. I obviously don’t know the specifics of your baby and their weight but also at this age weight shouldn’t be such a fixation and a lot of toddlers plateau and put on weight much more gradually. Shouldn’t be losing weight of course but might be slower to gain especially is active too! Would avoid the sugar idea!

@Zoe I’m thinking of full on sweet adult custard 😅 is there a certain brand you use or do you make it yourself?

@Zahraa I have made it myself but with oat milk (as my little one has dairy allergy) it goes grey 🤣🤣 So we use coconut collab custard it's in a big pot in fridge He eats a very well balanced diet but I also don't watch his sugar intake he eats exactly what I eat allergy wise included as I'm breastfeeding still.

We have a dietician for our son who would advise adding things such as full fat milk, cheese, avacado, Greek yoghurts & ‘healthy fats’ to his diet. I do let my son have sugar but not for him to gain weight, more as a treat. X

So for instance if we had a chilli for tea, our son would get a dollop of sour cream & full fat cheese on his as well as lots of veggies. X

Our LO also needs to gain weight. They recommended to add peanut powder to the diet. You can put it into yoghurt, milk or other things where the powder can dissolve. I don’t know how much milk you LO still drinks, but the doctor also prescribed high energy formula to our LO

What?? I'd be tossing that HV In the bin. You want to be feeding your baby nutrient dense food, not sugar. That advice is ridiculous. Cook all her food in butter 🤣 I don't give my daughter any sugar at all and don't intend to until I have to.

That is insane advice. You should report her. I used to add butter, cream, coconut oil, bone marrow to anything I could, made lots of risotto where you can ram it in, creamy mash, homemade rice pudding. Make sure you get high fat % meat. Energy balls/ flapjack with cashew nut butter and coconut oil… smoothies (lots of veg to reduce sugar lol) add coconut oil and nut butters. Make sure every snack is high fat - add nut butter to banana slices rather than plain banana etc