Growth, Height & Weight Charts
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Not Gaining Weight
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on October 16, 2007
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Hello all. My 1yr went for his check-up yesterday and the doctor is concerned about his weight. He weighs 17.9lbs and has not gain any weight since his 9mo check up. ...
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- if your child is healthy, lively & active, and eats well, he may just be lighter-weight for his age than the pediatric charts calculated. my daughter was always at the...
- Hi, My daughter had the same issue around 6 months. She too ate like a pig. She ate very healthy foods though. By the age of 1 yr, she weighed 16 lbs. I kept a...
- K. My daughter's weight gain really slowed the last few months that I breastfed her. After she weaned at a year and started on whole milk she gained much more quic...
Weight Issues
Asked by B.W. from Atlanta
on May 3, 2007
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my daughter is 9 mo old. when she was born she weighed 7lb 7 oz. she now weighs 15 lb 4 oz. she has dropped from the 50 % at birth to below the 5%. i feed her 3 solid ...
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- first take a deep breath. 2nd if the dr isnt worried , and shes playing like a normal 9 month old then shes ok. She may just be a tall and skinny baby. your doi...
- B., I had the same concerns with my daughter. She is eight months old and only weighs 14lbs, she is still in 0-3 month shirts and pants if they are long enough. B...
- Don't worry the doctor's did the same thing to me also. What they fail to realize is all children are different. My son, now 3.5 was born weighting 7 pounds also and...
Looking for Ways to Help My 5 y.o. Gain Weight
Asked by J.G. from Washington DC
on May 22, 2008
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Hi,
I just took my 5yo daughter to an endocrinologist (on the referral from our pediatrician). They found her to be growing height wise (although only 3rd percentile...
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- Hi, Have you tried a fruit shake w/protein powder or dried milk mixed in? Choose a fruit she likes and add milk or juice, some protein powder(plain or flavored)...
- J., I think you are doing a good job with your food choices and philosophy. I was one of those malnourished-looking kids myself (as were my brothers), and now I ha...
- my son had similar issues, we saw a nutritionist who had us add powdered milk to his regular milk, and in his cereal, kept him on whole milk, said if he liked fruit al...
Why Can't I Lose Weight???!!!???
Asked by M.P. from St. Louis
on January 17, 2012
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I have had issues with my weight for years. I have 3 kids and after the third, just can't seem to lose weight. I try everything! I have done Weight Watchers, HCG, A...
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- I have just be reading about a diet that I am planning on trying. It's called "Cinch" and written by a nutritionist for Prevention magaizine. It does not offer insta...
- Just from what you have written do weights first then cardio you will burn more calories that way. The other thing you need to do while exercising to lose weight is...
- Things you didn't mention but should consider: How often you you poop? Are you experiencing stomach gas or intestinal gas? You don't need to answer these questions for...
Slow Weight Gain in 9 Month Old
Asked by L.T. from Portland
on May 29, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My 9 month old son has always been small-10th % in weight but average in height and head size. He just had his 9 month appointment and has fallen off the cha...
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- Boy, do I hear your pain! Our little girl was born 3 days late and came in at a "whopping" 5 lbs. 14 oz. - needless to say, we were all shocked because my OB thought s...
- Hey, I just wanted to tell you that My 10 and a half month niece is half the size of my "right on chart" 9 month old daughter.( honestly, she is HALF the size) They ar...
- I had a "runt," too. He's nearly two, now, and he's still wearing 18 month sized clothing! He is super healthy, very happy, and active. My husband refers to him as ...
10 Month Old Not Gaining Any Weight!!
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on December 29, 2009
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My 10 month old breastfed son hasn't gained more than a pound in almost 4 months (17lb 11 oz)! He seems to eat like a champ though! He has always nursed well, I have...
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- Have you solely pumped your milk? Then you would know exactly how much your babe is getting? There is a natural tea that helps up your milk supply; I think it is on th...
- Just another thought to consider....my son (who is 7 now), was nice plump baby, but slowly got thinner and thinner....I kept asking Ped. about it, because he was in ap...
- did the weight gain stop when your child became more active? chances are your child is just evening out! Food isnt going to fatten your baby the fat in your milk is. M...
Toddlers Weight
Asked by A.H. from Cincinnati
on November 26, 2007
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My son is 20 months. I am getting a little worried about his weight. I have three other kids and they were never as big as he is. He weighs 33lbs.Lately he has ween wa...
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- A., I too have a big guy. He is almost 2 1/2 and is about 40 lbs. He is perfectly healthy and his ped. says he is doing fine. Just be sure to offer him healthy opt...
- If it makes you feel better my daughter is 23 months old and is 33 1/2 lbs and 36.5 inches. She is off the charts. Let him it if it is healthy. If you think it is h...
- Hi there. My first advice would be to talk with his Dr. about his weight at his 2 year appointment if you truly are concerned. I personally wouldn't freak out though- ...
I Can't Lose Weight!
Asked by E.B. from Phoenix
on April 22, 2008
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Ok, so since I had my twins I dropped most of the weight except for those last 5-7 lbs. I've been working out for the past 6 months, about 3 times a week. I do cardi...
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- E., Don't worry I am not going to gang up on you about wanting to loose weight. Weight is a personal thing and it sounds like you are healthily concerned. Could ...
- Hi E.! How YOU feel about your body is more important than how others view it. Personally, I’m more comfortable on the thinner side. People tease me about being...
- Maybe you need to change your routine. Try a different method like swimming, hiking, rock climbing, or dancing. Kudos for losing all your weight so quickly. I have twi...
Gaining Weight and Keeping It on w/Gluten Free Diet
Asked by C.F. from San Francisco
on October 15, 2009
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Hi Moms, I'm fairly new to Gluten Free Diet (less than 6mos). My oldest son (8yrs old) has been looking very gaunt lately. Not sure what his current height is probab...
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- So, your one child you describe as gaunt and the other is now being described by a health care provider as too thin? Children need fat and calories and well balanced d...
- check out www.glutenfreeclub.com. Someone on that site is sure to have had this issue.
- I hope I don't sound mean but I feel very sorry for your children. There have been a proliferation of people who advocate food restrictions and I believe that 20 year...
One Year Old Not Gaining Weight
Asked by E.C. from Orlando
on April 14, 2009
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Hi Moms – My daughter was just at the Dr for her 1 year visit and she only gained 6 oz since her 9 month visit. She has always been in the 25th% for weight and the 7...
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- I'm with you. I would have a hard time handing my 1 year old french fries and sweets. Look for other healthy alternatives like someone suggested avacado. Also, inst...
- Hi E.! Along with my pediatricians, I also lived by the book published by the Academy of Pediatrics, birth to age 5. They have just about every topic you need to know....
- I probably wouldn't go overboard with sweets and french fries. But I don't see the harm in adding ovaltine or carnation to her milk. Also just probably feed her some...
