#asktheexpert ma'am , my 3.7 year old baby boy weight is 13.5 kg . is this okay in this age . and he is so much into sweets . how can I shift his sugar cravings.

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#asktheexpert  ma'am , my 3.7 year old baby boy weight is 13.5 kg . is this okay in this age . and he is so much into sweets . how can I shift his sugar cravings.

Accepted Answer

Your 3.7-year-old son's weight of 13.5 kg is slightly on the lower side but still within the acceptable range. The average weight for a child his age is 14–16 kg, but if he is active and healthy, it’s not a major concern.

Managing Sugar Cravings & Healthier Alternatives

Since he is too much into sweets, you can gradually shift him to natural, healthy alternatives instead of refined sugar.

✅ Increase Protein & Healthy Fats – Keeps him full and reduces sugar cravings. (Eggs, paneer, nuts, dal, ghee)
✅ Offer Natural Sweet Foods – Replace refined sugar with:

Fruits (banana, apple, dates, mango, chikoo) Homemade desserts (date-sweetened ladoos, jaggery kheer, banana pancakes)
✅ Add Cinnamon & Cardamom – They naturally enhance sweetness in milk, porridge, or smoothies.
✅ Make Healthy Snacks – Instead of packaged sweets, try: Ragi or oats cookies Jaggery-sweetened poha or suji halwa Peanut butter on whole wheat toast
✅ Gradual Reduction – Reduce sugar intake slowly to avoid sudden resistance.