Are bananas good for 16 month old boy?

Question

My son has been having a banana a day since last week or more.Thats the only friut my son loves along with 1-2 strawberries a day...

Answer 1

hope so coz my son eats 2 a day!!

Answer 2

yes, bananas can count towards his 5 a day too

Answer 3

Yeah, my kids have eaten banana's since they were 12 months. They are now almost 3. Only problem is too many cause you to become constipated. So chuck an apple in, it has the reverse effect.

Now my boys will eat a bag of banana's (2kg) within a couple of days.

Answer 4

as long as he gets plenty of fiber also.  bananas cause constipation.

Answer 5

They are fantastic!

Answer 6

My son is 16 months and loves banannas, they are good for them they contain natural sugar if that is what your worried about, keep him eating fruit it will do him the world of good.

Answer 7

Sure, I don't see why not?

Answer 8

very good! just try avoiding them before bedtime- they might keep him awake because they are an energy booster!

Answer 9

Very good!Bananas are packed with potassium so it's not only good for satisfying his appetite buy it's also very good for his growing boy as well

Good going mom!!!

Answer 10

Yes they are. :) Just don't give him to much tho, then tend to cause constipation.

Answer 11

Of course they are.  And they are the easiest food to carry with you.

Answer 12

Brilliant healthy choice and the strawberries let him fill his bootees!