Height & Weight: Child
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My 6 Year Old Is Underweight!!
Asked by E.M. from Syracuse
on November 17, 2006
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my 6 year old only weighs 31 lbs ,,,,,,,,shes very petite has been since birth she was born 2 mos early at 3lbs 10 ounces ,,,,, I ahd ahrd time as baby gettin he...
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- Hi, I just joined but your post stood out to me. I have 6 year old twins and one of them is not too much bigger than your dd. He is 36 pounds. I had his thyroid tes...
- It really sounds like she is healthy. If she is eating well and the ped is comfortable with her weight, then I wouldn't be too worried. My niece is 5 and about 31 po...
- I personally disagree with holding anyone up to a chart. Everyone is different. she is underweight but that's unique to her. so long as she is thriving and getting the...
5 Year Old and Running
Asked by T.S. from Houston
on March 4, 2010
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My 5 year old has just started playing t-ball, and last week at practice the coach had them running around the bases, they did 3 laps and my son quit after 2 laps. I ...
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- I completely agree - that's a good plan for you, but it's not appropriate for a 5 year old. If he just started playing T-Ball, it's going to take a while for his musc...
- He is only 5 years old, I would not push him too much. Encourage him and maybe run as far as he can then walk back home and continue on your routine. After awhile it w...
- it might help to get everyone involved and make a huge game out of it. try playing tag or monster or even kick ball. it takes time for a child to get use to new things...
My Daughter Afraid of Being Overweight
Asked by C.W. from New York
on December 1, 2010
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My daughter is 4'6 and a quarter weighs 74.2 pounds 10 december 11. is she overweight? she seems average. Her 4'3 best friend 9 years old weighs 58 pounds says she ove...
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- My son (7) has 18 pounds on his best friend, who is so thin, he's almost scary to look at (and I've bathed him!). What is her BMI from the pediatrician? They are usu...
- I think that comes out to about 50th percentile height and 75th weight. I would say that is well within the norms. Tell her teeny friend to butt out! You do not wan...
- Tell her little buddy if she doesn't have anything nice to say ... DON'T say anything at all! they're "babies" and shouldn't even be Thinking about that :-( Everyo...
6 Year Old Weight Concerns
Asked by J.W. from Tampa
on June 18, 2011
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Oh where to start, sorry if I ramble but I am really stuggling with this and don't know what to do for the best. My 6 year old son who has sensory processing issues su...
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- Buy the book Disconnected Kids and follow the plan for smelling certain scents in the right or left nostril. The problem with SPD kids is their senses are not clear to...
- You didn't actually say how tall/heavy he is, so it's hard to tell if you are just biased or not. My six year old (girl) is four feet tall and weighs 55 pounds...whic...
- My son is Autistic and has oral sensory issues. We got a prescription for Feeding Therapy. It is usually a Pediatric Speech Therapist you can find to do this, or an OT...
5 Year Old Wanting to Eat Constanly
Asked by L.M. from Dayton
on April 5, 2011
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My 5 year old daughter was very small and didnt eat much until last year. Now she just wants to eat and eat and eat. All day long. She will lie to you if you ask he...
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- my advice - provide lots of healthy food options. Nobody got fat on grapes and apples. If she eats the standard portion of higher cal food, offer her fruit/veggies. An...
- I agree with asking her what is going on, but I'm having the same problem with my 2 year old. I don't know if it will work with a 5 year old, but I have 3 set meals a...
- Growth-spurt. Per our Ped., it is fine. When my kids are hitting growth-spurts, they eat constantly. Which I do not have a problem with, because they need it and ...
Controlled Portions for 5 Year Old
Asked by H.D. from Madison
on August 19, 2008
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A good friend of mine has 5 year old twins. The girl is currently 70 pounds and her mom is unsure how to proceed with this subject. Her biggest fear is that her daug...
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- heres an excellent addition to her diet: FIBER! this "magic" nutrient is NOT digested. however, the job it DOES do is important. it holds water. (so drink lots of i...
- I am not sure how your daughter eats,but maybe having a schedule or menue on a board or paper and placed in sight with what you will be having and at what time...might...
- They can try family walks each evening. Mom and daughter walks or other forms of exersize together. Not eating family style meals can control the portions better wit...
My 5 Year Old Won't Eat
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on November 7, 2009
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Ok So I'm struggling to figure out my 5 year old. He refuses to try any new foods. I try to make him take a least one bit. But he either cries and refuses the rest of ...
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- i have to disagree with some of the advice so far, and i might be in the minority but it's just my opinion. i would absolutely NOT make special meals or foods for him....
- does he try to eat things that aren't food, i.e. cardboard, metal, plastic, etc.? Does he take a vitamin - if so, what kind? it sounds to me like he may be malnourishe...
- T., I feel your pain. I have had people tell me, my daughter wont starve, put the food in front of her, if she doesnt eat it, then she doesnt eat. And I too would fo...
Overweight Child
Asked by B.G. from Jackson
on March 4, 2007
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I have a 7 year old daughter who weighs 90 pounds. She is tall for her age, which is a little why she is oveweight, but she also is very round. She doesn't just sit ...
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- hello my son had that problem for a while when we was young he is 15 and very skinny now. I one day foughnt him clothes at jc penny they seem to carry plus sizes for b...
- Jc Penny's carry plus size clothes. You might want to get a catalog for a bigger selection.
- Hello... I know exactly what you are going through, because I too have an overweight 13 year old. We buy all of her jeans at Holidays and most of her shirts we get fr...
Overweight Children
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on May 15, 2008
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Ok mom's how do you tell your kid they are overweight without hurting their feelings?? I will always protect my child from everyone and I am always telling him that he...
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- S., Speaking as a former overweight child, I can tell you the last thing you want to do, regardless of your child's age, is tell them they are fat. I guarantee you...
- My guess is that unless the child is really young then they probably realize they're overweight and don't need you to tell them. My suggestion would be to not say anyt...
- Do you have to confront them and tell them that? I don't think saying "you are fat" is the only way to go, or that taking another course of action would mean that you...
5 Year Old Picky Eater!! Need Help Before He Has to Eat Lunch at School!
Asked by M.W. from Springfield
on January 17, 2011
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My 5 year old son is so picky that i am concerned. I will start with telling you everything he eats. Breakfast foods, pancake, poptart, or applejacks cereal. Which i...
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- The doctor is right. Get rid of all the starchy junk and have proteins, fruits and veggies available. Amazingly enough, he WILL eat some of it eventually, and he won't...
- I know just serving non-junkfood with kids like this isn't the answer. Ignore the previous advice, and please check out this book. You'll be glad you did! http:/...
- My son is 11 and is the same way, he's been this way since he was a baby. There's a name for it, "food neophobia". Some people are afraid of flying, our kids are afrai...
