Eating Disorders
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14 (Almost 15)-Month Old - Gaining Too Much?
Asked by C.F. from Pittsburgh
on November 24, 2009
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My daughter was born at 6 lbs. 8 oz. I breastfed exclusively for about 6 months, and she gained weight quickly, always hitting right around the 50% in weight. At her...
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- Toddlers' job is to grow. We have the thinnest elementary age children, but at your daughter's age it is healthy and normal to have what they call babyfat. It is our...
- My daughter is the same age and is probably about the same size (her next doctor's appointment is in a couple weeks, so I'm not sure exactly what her height and weight...
- Try not to project your eating disorder fears onto your daughter. Take a deep breath! If your pediatrician was concerned about your daughter's weight, they would hav...
Child Sneaks Food...
Asked by S.W. from Richmond
on June 20, 2008
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My 9 year old step daughter has come to live with us over the summer. I have recently noticed that she sneaks food. Her dad and I had noticed in the past with candy,...
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- Hello S.! :) Instead of having the food sit out put it away as soon as you put the food on the plates. Just make sure everyone has the proper food servings. Then p...
- Its definitely a good thing that you're looking into this now. She is easily on her way to an eating disorder and I can imagine that being an overweight 9 year old is...
- Hello S.:) It is great that you're contacting a doctor, but I will tell you my story anyways... My family never had good eating habits. They did cook from scratch, ...
Food Fight, Schedules, Obedience
Asked by S.T. from St. Louis
on October 23, 2007
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Am I the only mom that feels I don't have a clue what I'm doing? My almost 5 year old daughter and I are constantly battling each other. I cook dinner, she won't eat...
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- First of all, bless your heart. I have been in a similar situation with my now 8 year old daughter. She is the pickiest eater from here to Mars. My biggest question...
- S., With the food issue let her pick out a couple recipes and help you make it. The more involved she is in making it, the more likely she'll be to eat it. Good luck. T.
- On the eating thing you really have to stand your ground. My 7 year old will eat anything I put in front of her. She has a couple of goofy little things she doesn't ...
Is My 8Yr Old over Weight?
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on September 24, 2007
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My daughter weighs 79 lbs and I am concerned she is heading for being an over weight kiddo. I wasn't too worried about it because I know she is going to go through sev...
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- Hi M., I would talk to your doctor and determine what percental for height and weight she is compared to other in her age group. If she is somewhere in the middle, ma...
- My daughter went through the same thing at that age! She's now 10yrs old and 5'2" or 5'3" and 120lbs. The most important thing right now is to not let anyone tell he...
- I know most people said to only give her fruit and veggies for snacks, but another idea is to give her some lean protein. That might actually fill her up. Turkey, lo...
4-Year-old Seems Obssesed with Food?
Asked by T.A. from Sacramento
on October 16, 2008
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okay, so i will start out by saying that i don't want any nasty e-mails telling me i am going to give my child an eating disorder. i already know this is a touchy subj...
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- You've already gotten a lot of great advice and I have one more thing I didn't see, but maybe I missed. One of the reasons a lot of people (not just kids) are taking ...
- give her food whenever she wants it. however, offer her only low-calorie, healthy snacks when she's hungry between meals. carrot sticks, hummus, celery, oranges, etc...
- Dear T., My, it seems there are so many questions regarding eating recently. I think you should be very glad that your daughter is a good eater. Just make sure that ...
Seeking Eating Specialist in Tucson
Asked by J.R. from Tucson
on April 25, 2008
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Hi ladies
My friend's son was diagnosed with sensory integration disorder today. He is especially having trouble with eating. She needs to get him in to see an ea...
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- The occupational therapists at TMC are very good with feeding problems, and they accept almost all insurances. These problems require multiple visits and can become v...
- There is a good OT named Paula Kelly - she may be able to help - also, Sanford Newmark is a good developmental pediatrician -
- there's a series of books called "the out-of-sync child" they have tons of resources that helped me wiht my son. there are also a few good websites. a google search sh...
Doctor to Assess and Make Recommendations on Daughter's Weight Problem
Asked by D.L. from Seattle
on July 3, 2008
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I'm frustrated and worried about my 12-year-old. With all the panic about anorexia in teenage girls, I am a bit apprehensive about addressing the opposite problem...my...
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- I was anorexic, and worry about how I talk to my daughter all the time, not wanting her to follow in those footsteps at all! I would just keep the focus on exercising ...
- Have her thyroid and adrenal levels checked. If either of these are out of whack, they can also cause weight gain.
- Please be certain that the doctor will be sensitive to her and strongly consider a children's counselor who specializes in girls' puberty and body image issues. If she...
Seeking Advice Regarding Daughter's (Potential??) Overeating
Asked by C.K. from New York
on August 25, 2009
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I'm at my wits end. My beautiful 2 1/2 year old DD eats and eats and, if I let her, I'm not sure she would stop! First, let me say that I CONSTANTLY hear from other ...
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- Hi C., Good for you with offering your daughter such healthy foods and that is so awesome that she likes them! I know you only mentioned a few food items, so I'm s...
- Hi C., You didn't mention what she is served for her regular meals. If you serve her something a bit heavier than yogurt; like maybe pancakes, french toast, eggs (...
- There are times when my almost 3 year old will eat for hours on end and others where she won't eat hardly anything. I try to keep a wide variety of "snacks" in the ho...
Should I Be Worried About My 7 Yo Daughters Weight?
Asked by K.P. from Philadelphia
on April 10, 2011
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I'm getting worried and not sure how to handle on a day to day basis when communicating to her. She is 7 and in first grade. Our first born so she is the pickiest of e...
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- I think the bigger deal you make out of it, the bigger deal it will become. She is far too young to be concerned with "baby fat around her middle & wrists." The *nor...
- well try hummus with crackers. hummus is made from beans. beans have lots of protein. i would check out jessica simpson 2 cookbooks. especially the first one. the firs...
- i think she is young enough for you to dictate what will be on the table, and what snacks she can have. she is young enough to have baby fat for a while. i think you s...
4 Year Old Daughter Eating Issues
Asked by K.H. from Washington DC
on April 30, 2010
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Hi mom's
I have an issue with my 4 yr old daughter and food , she has always been a picky eater , has a very limited diet , she eats bananas , strawberries , toast...
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- My son, who is also on the Autism Spectrum, has sensory issues that led to a very restrictive diet. We have been seeing a pediatric speech pathologist for the last six...
- You daughter very likely has sensory issues (much like your son with autism likely does). The book Just Take a Bite may be helpful. Siblings, like our autistic kids,...
- Hi, She could have texture issues. And she does eat some foods that are healthy. Does she have any other signs of autism? Socializing? Gets to involved with just one t...
