At what ages do kids typically have major growth spurts?

[CalicoKat]

I got one that increasingly is eating the contents of my pantry. We're baking daily for him to try and keep him full but it's a challenge.

 

He's 4.5.

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I have 3 dc and none of them have been through a major growth spurt. They grow about 2 -3 inches every year.

[Sputterduck]

My son has a spurt every month or so. Right now he isn't finishing his meals because he says he's full, so he's not in a growth spurt. In a couple weeks, he'll want to eat more than I can feed him. lol He eats more than an adult during his growth spurts. He's 5.

[Harriet Vane]

I got one that increasingly is eating the contents of my pantry. We're baking daily for him to try and keep him full but it's a challenge.

 

He's 4.5.

 

My ds eats a ridiculous amount, though I found that he feels full for longer if we make him eat more protein and not so much carbs. He has eggs daily. We also eat a lot of peanutbutter and beans or lentils at lunch. I have also been known to fry up some meat for him when he's having a really hungry day or open a can of tuna. He's lactose intolerant or we'd be also giving him cheese and yoghurt.

[scrapbookbuzz]

Yep, somewhere between 4.5 and 5.5 it seems a growth spurt hits. Then they both hit one about a year ago where they grew between 2-3 inches in a 6 month time frame! Yikes! My dd has hit another one, she's 11.

[Tam101]

My 8-year old just had one. He grew inch and half in about 2-months,

[CalicoKat]

My ds eats a ridiculous amount, though I found that he feels full for longer if we make him eat more protein and not so much carbs. He has eggs daily. We also eat a lot of peanutbutter and beans or lentils at lunch. I have also been known to fry up some meat for him when he's having a really hungry day or open a can of tuna. He's lactose intolerant or we'd be also giving him cheese and yoghurt.

my son is allergic to milk. He's not getting the cheese and milk I bet that's why I feel a bit overwhelmed with his hungries.

[Melinda S in TX]

My just turned 12dd is in a growth spurt. She is eating everything in sight. She is allergic to lots of things (dairy, eggs, nuts, beans, and more), and I have a hard time keeping up with her eating. Right now she eats gravy on everything. The fat in it helps her fill up some. Lots of protein also helps.

 

Melinda

[AK_Mom4]

At our house, they ALWAYS have a major growth spurt right after I buy them new dress pants. :glare:

 

If you think he's eating all the time now, wait til he's 14. Or have 3 teens in the house at one time. :tongue_smilie: