increasing an appetite

[Mommyto2LilMen]

Anyone know how I can increase my sons appetite?  He has never had a good appetite, but his Adderall makes his appetite even worse. 

[GrandmaSherry]

That's tough to answer!  Some kids just eat less than others.  Perhaps your pediatrician could give you some tips!  Those are some really cute boys you have there :)

[tyfry7496]

Have him eat a good breakfast before taking his meds. Give him small meals throughout the day. Give him Pediasure or Kid Essentials once or twice a day. Give him dinner before bed when the meds wear off. I let my son eat whenever he was hungry and almost anything he wanted.

[gacgbaker]

Does he really like any particular foods that he will eat all the time?  I'd keep a stock pile of that in the house, feed him his meal, then giving him that stuff as an after meal treat. 

So sorry about the decreased appetite, I'm sure that is very frustrating!

[batjmom]

 How about homemade smoothies.  That way you can still get the proper nutrients in him

[rkoloms]

Are you looking into alternatives to the adderall, so he can be weaned off of it?

I would focus on nutritious, high calories foods, like avocado, nuts and nut butter, etc. Ask your family doctor for a referral to a nutritionist (this should be covered by insurance), to help you help your son.

[Jess1231]

Have you talked to his pediatrician? I would focus on quality rather than quantity. Make sure he is getting all the nutrients he needs.

[natesmom1228]

I am not sure. My son is also on meds and that is one issue I never had. Maybe talk to his doctor about what you can do.

[johnny4ever]

My son is somewhat the same as yours

[sunshine86912]

I dunno..but I wish I had that problem!

[Barabell]

I don't know. I learn towards having the opposite issue with my son.

Good luck!