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I wouldn't limit a baby. I would offer less more often. So feeding more slowly so he can learn his full feeling (which he has because he does turn down milk). It sounds like the finger foods are more of the issue. They are yummy and sweet and if you had all the chocolate in the world you would eat until you absolutely couldn't. So that you can offer less.

My LO is an eater and had similar percentiles at that age. I would limit things that were less nutritious. So, mainly I limited breads and pastas. He did not and still does not get carb snacks like cheerios and goldfish. *our snacks are usually fruit and milk or cheese or veggies and hummus). He can eat as much fruit and vegetables as he wants. He also loves protein and I rarely limit it. At that age though, I did not limit protein. My pediatrician always said that if he was not throwing up, he was not eating too much. If your LO is eating to the point of throwing up, you should talk with your pediatrician.

Sounds to me like your little guy might be ready to move past purees. We are surprised sometimes how much LO eats and we chatted with our doctor about it at her one year appt. She said as long as we were ok when she didn't eat well, then to just let her eat what she wants. We just focus on feeding her a variety of good foods - proteins, fruit, veggies, cheese, yogurt and while we do give her carbs like puffs, crackers, rice, etc, they are not a staple for any meal.

The doctor's office did send home some guidelines though to start with a tablespoon of protein, veggie and fruit and then add more as needed. I think you should try backing off purees and giving just the finger foods since it seems like your LO likes being able to feed himself and enjoys this food better. That might make it seem like he's eating less too, although when you cut it all up and put it on a tray, it does look like an alarming amount. haha!