https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:40:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2106036 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:51:35 +0000 LuLu Mom 2106036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went from whole milk to 1%, so we were only buying one kind of milk. Otherwise, I didn't change anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105972 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:27:39 +0000 mrs. wagon 2105972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We stuck with whole milk for a while, but both kids' BMIs are kind of high at this point, so we switched all the way down to 1%. They both drink a ton of milk-- we can go through a gallon in a week easily, and no one else drinks that milk. (We drink skim lactaid.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105891 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:08:27 +0000 QBbride 2105891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I'm not planning on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105869 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:00:53 +0000 ValentineMommy 2105869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're planning on switching to 2%, only because that's what DH and I drink. I'm SO tired of buying separate milk. DS is HUGE though (32 pounds at 2 and 37" tall) and drinks a ton of milk, so I think he's definitely ready. We spend so much money on separate milks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105688 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:51:23 +0000 meredithNYC 2105688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't, but my LO doesn't eat a ton of dairy anyway - maybe like, 8 oz. whole milk/day (she's nearly 3). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105685 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:49:04 +0000 loveisstrange 2105685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just whole to 2%, since thats what we like anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105636 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:28:35 +0000 winniebee 2105636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just whole milk to 2% </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105616 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:22:54 +0000 littlejoy 2105616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We won't. Actually, this post is a reminder that I could probably do a little better with fats in her diet right now!! I agree with full fats for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105580 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:09:48 +0000 blackbird 2105580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be sticking with whole milk. I actually really like it in my coffee!!! And i'll cook with it, so we definitely go through it (plus #2 will need it eventually) DH likes 2%, though, so we keep that around, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105571 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:07:34 +0000 JerricaBenton 2105571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. Full fat whole foods for us :-D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105532 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:56:16 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2105532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha not at all. Full fat everything, for the adults, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105520 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:50:35 +0000 coopsmama 2105520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're a full fat family! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105484 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:34:43 +0000 yellowbird 2105484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We switched to 2% only because that's what dh and I drink and I was so over buying two types of milk. Otherwise everything else is still full fat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105475 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:32:40 +0000 regberadaisy 2105475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did switch to 2% but unrelated because it's fattier. Ped told us 2% is heart healthier and with a history of heart problems on both sides it was a easy choice. Anyway she's on soy milk so it's moot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105444 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:21:29 +0000 erinpye 2105444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. We don't do low or reduced fat anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105440 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:20:16 +0000 yoursilverlining 2105440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We switched from whole to 2% milk for LO at 2, but because she is so tiny our pediatrician suggested we switch back to whole, which we did. </p> <p>We generally only buy whole-fat yogurt and cheese. Low fat cheese is an abomination and I don't like the fake sweeteners that are used with most low-fat yogurts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105434 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:19:39 +0000 autumnlove 2105434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, LO 1 doesn't drink a lot of milk (Maybe 4 oz a few times a week) and LO 2 isn't 2 yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105422 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:16:26 +0000 SeptMomma12 2105422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, reduced fat is generally more processed, which we try to stay away from when possible. Plus some studies have shown recently that people who eat full fat (at least for dairy products) tend to actually be thinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105419 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:16:04 +0000 chopsuey 2105419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No we still buy whole milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105416 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:15:25 +0000 Amelieisme 2105416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, my 2.5 yo is large on the percentiles but not at all fat so I don't see the need. My youngest just turned 1 so I"m not buying 2 different milks for them anyway. I think I'll just keep it full fat and try to cut back on the amount they consume when they get older. He still drinks a lot of milk!</p> <p>ETA: My husband and I don't really drink milk. We are of the mantra that its "just another high calorie beverage". Kids need the fat for their brain development though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105412 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:13:43 +0000 travellingbee 2105412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was thinking of switching to 2% milk because then we could buy one gallon of milk instead of 2 different ones. I don't do whole fat milk for myself but eat lots of other healthy fats like avocados and nuts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105406 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:12:17 +0000 Mamasig 2105406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105403 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:12:01 +0000 Mamaof2 2105403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did but recently went back to full - my kids were like "Is this a milkshake?" :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105397 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:10:27 +0000 Freckles 2105397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, LO doesn't drink a lot of milk so there was no need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105389 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:07:36 +0000 californiadreams 2105389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i got that email a few months ago too and thought it was the most ridiculous thing i ever read and honestly discredited the whole newsletter for me. I remember it writing things like "time to trim the fat" for your toddler?! Nice way to begin the induction of unnecessary concerns about dieting and weight and steer children away from eating intuitively. (My disclaimer is that i work in the eating disorders field and that email royally pissed me off!)</p> <p>ETA. I did switch to 2% milk because that's what DH and I drink. But the recommendations about low fat yogurt and cheese, etc, i just rolled my eyes. I've actually stopped buying all those diet products for myself a while ago (I used to buy into them) because i want to raise my kids diet-free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105375 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:04:10 +0000 Jess1483 2105375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I still buy whole fat, but LO is below the weight chart, so any calories are helpful. But I've done a lot of switching to fuller fat items for DH and myself, and imagine I'll keep LO on full fat stuff until/unless weight becomes an issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105374 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:03:31 +0000 JennyG 2105374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is only 20 months, but I doubt we will do this. LO is a little guy and I doubt the full fat version will hurt him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105370 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:02:44 +0000 Bluebonnet 2105370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went from Whole milk to 2% milk. That's it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105363 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:01:42 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2105363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no but i don't buy low fat anything (milk, yogurt, etc.)</p> <p>plus both kids are small so the extra calories can't hurt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-reduce-fat-after-2#post-2105361 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:01:15 +0000 Mae 2105361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My baby isn't 2 yet but I feel like the general wisdom of healthy eating at the moment is that the best thing for ANY person is to eat appropriate amounts of whole foods and shy away from processed/reduced fat foods. </p>