Silat my daughter’s 2yr checkup last week her Pedi recommenced that we limit red dye, sugar, and…
Silat my daughter’s 2yr checkup last week her Pedi recommenced that we limit red dye, sugar, and caffeine. And to also get her ex exercising more to burn off her extra energy. I’ve started to limiting but still need to find some things that she’d enjoy eating/drinking. But the exercising part is tricking with the weather recently. What indoor stuff can we do to really burn her energy? She’s easily distracted and loses interest pretty quick sometimes so most of the things I’ve tied haven’t worked yet
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Dance party, tickling fight, or working out together my 2 year old loves working out with me lol
Leah·
Why would her doctor say to limit caffeine? I would think a 2 year old shouldn't be getting ANY caffeine. 🤔
Casey··
Мама дочки (2 года)
Idk I guess she’s had other moms that do give toddlers caffeine or something I have no idea
Lanie Jay·
Are they suspecting ADHD or sensory issues?
We have a small trampoline, crash pads, etc. We do obstacle courses, stair climbing, wheel barrels, jumping Jax, etc.
Lanie Jay··
@kotasmomy2317 look into sensory issues as that can also cause hyperactivity.
Just a fun fact, if it is ADHD, caffeine has the opposite affect and is actually an alternative to meds. We give our ADHD/spd kiddo a drink with caffeine when we know we are doing something that can send him into overload.
Casey··
Мама дочки (2 года)
I’ll look into sensory issues too! I didn’t even realize that could cause hyperactivity 🤦🏻♀️ and I had no idea that a little bit of caffeine could actually help! That’s a good tip too! Thank you 😊
Lanie Jay··
it can and often Sensory issues are confused with ADHD. Theres hypersensitivity (avoidance) and hypo sensitivities (seekers). Some kids need stimulation to regulate. My kiddo needs) "output" in order to take in many things. He'll do jumping Jack's in the middle of somewhere or run to the trampoline.
Reading "the highly sensitive child" and joining an SPD group on FB was a huge eye opener for me and changed our lives.