Children and babies can be wilful and strong minded however they appears to be a common problem experience by many adoptive parents’ – babies or toddlers not knowing when to stop eating.  With obesity levels rising in Irish children to one child in four this is a major concern for loving parents who really don’t want to deprive their babies or children. 
A case described to me was of a 6-7 month old who would become so upset during feeding time, the child could not get food in quick enough and would become so distraught when food was finished – it was like an inbuilt ‘I am full’ switch had been turned off.
So in situations like this and many other eating problems the following guidelines may be helpful:
• Have meals well paced throughout the day including three main meals and two snacks between meals.  Once a baby is on solids the bottles are presented after the meal to top up rather than replacing.  This system of feeding regularly and often even in adults allows for the body to be reassured that food is in regular supply and that energy can be realised to ensure a steady output.
• Meal times where possible should be within a family situation or at least the carer having a food at the same time.  This is a great way for examples to be set as babies and children soak up their surrounds so if they see lots of healthy, nutritious foods being eaten they will in most cases follow. 
• The food environment should be as relaxed as possible, even if it is just the two of you eating some soothing music playing in the background can help.  Stress in parents and carers can be sensed by babies and children so a relaxed, fun and and encouraging environment is key.
• A routine is also a must for babies/children and if consistent they will fall into it quite quickly.  This routine will also assure them that they don’t need to be worried about where the next meal is coming from.
• Specifically looking at a baby screaming for more food the approach would be post feeding place finger food in front of them for grazing.  Suggested finger food would be slices of soft pear, blueberries cut in half, celery they can suck on or even a slice of buttered brown toast cut into fingers.  This will allow the child to take control of the situation and hopefully feed at a steadier pace.  It is vital that a baby is not left alone in these situations with risks of swallowing bits of fruit.  If your baby is not good with lumps, there is a product you can buy where the fruit/vegetable is put into a mesh and the baby sucks on this hence no lumps pass through!
If the foods that the child/baby is feeding on are healthy in the form of fruits and vegetables, there should be no concerns with weight management especially if there is more of a vegetables focus as they contain less sugar. 
Be calm and loving at all times and worst case a distraction like a nice book, favourite toy or a cuddle might just do the trick!
Best of luck.