Height & Weight: Older Child
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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...
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...
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...
Overweight Teenage Daughter
Asked by P.B. from Davenport
on August 27, 2009
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My daughter, 13, just had a physical. She is 5'4" and weighs 178 lbs. I was a little shocked to hear how much she weighs. Her family on her dad's side are all overweig...
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- I would not recommend that you say anything to her about dieting, she probably is way ahead of you there. Your stating the obvious will only serve to make her feel bad...
- I would focus on some of the lifestyle choices you don't agree with, and leave the weight issue out of it, especially since you said you were surprised at her weight, ...
- Did you talk to her doctor about diet/exercise. I understand your concern, but you need to be careful. Teenage girls are so sensitive (and adult women)about their weig...
Need Help with Overweight Gifted Child in Burleson
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on May 27, 2008
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My 9-year-old son has insulin resistance, and he has always been large for his age. He is also highly gifted, so he is doubly cursed (blessed) by looking older than h...
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- I would like to suggest Wii Fit for your whole family. It has trainers and all the exercises are fun. You should see a demonstration of it and see if it is something...
- Does your son like video games? How about Wii Fit? I just discovered it today and am thinking of trying it at home not only for my daughter, but for myself as well.
- You should contact Dr. Maria Fisher. See this article. http://www.nbc5i.com/committobefit/6284420/detail.html She was our pediatrician for years. She is very nice and ...
Strange Problem with 8 Year Old
Asked by K.C. from Johnstown
on June 11, 2009
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this is odd and embarrassing to me but I have an 8 year old son who somewhat recently starting pooping his pants. I say somewhat recently because I realized something...
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- Dear K., Yes, your child is feeling the effects of your situation or else this is physiological. If he has had antibiotics (more than 4 times in one year), he could ...
- Google encopresis (sp?). It is a bowel problem common with kids who wait too long to go to the bathroom. I used to work with a kid who had it, and if I remember correc...
- It sounds to me like it could be encopresis. Do a search on it (kidshealth.com,parents, I think or something like that), but make sure his doctor knows. I don't kn...
How to Handle One Daughter Who Is Becoming Overweight.
Asked by L.T. from Dayton
on June 16, 2008
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Hi, I have 4 children. My question is in regards to our youngest daughter, she is 4 and is beginning to show some signs of being overweight. I am not sure how to handl...
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- Hi Tracy, My name is M. and having a loved one with a weight issue is very difficult to address. Though I don't suggest putting a child necessarily on a diet (it coul...
- If she wants 2nds at dinner time, only give her a small portion and no 3rds. choose healthy snacks and cut out the sugar. try sugar free pudding or a string cheese s...
- How much do you keep her engaged in conversation? If the other 3 siblings like be active and the dinner conversation revolves around their interests, she may not be i...
7 Year Old Daughter Upset with Her Weight
Asked by K.S. from Tampa
on March 31, 2011
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Hi...my 7 year old told me tonight she didn't like herself because of her tummy sticks out. She said God doesn't like her because He made her like that. Ok, granted,...
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- Talk to her and tell her beautiful and smart she is. Kids, especially young girls need reassurance. Try and instill self confidence in her. If you have a little extra...
- I went throw this with my daughter and every once in a while we talk about things like this. My daughter never was over weight but she was in the line, when she came ...
- I'm in the same position with my daughter who just turned 9. So far it is an occasional comment, but I'm concerned that it could become a bigger issue as she gets a li...
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...
Kid Friendly Recipes for Underweight Cildren.
Asked by S.Z. from Pensacola
on January 19, 2007
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I have a 6 year old son that is underweight. He is also ADHD and taking medication that makes him lose his appatite. He is a very picky eater when he does eat. I had b...
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- Hey S., I don't really have an recipies, but I have a 35lb five year old and find that adding cheese to almost everything really helps.I also keep pudding on hand and...
- Hi S., My daughter was quite a picky eater as a toddler and always VERY thin...as an infant I had to take her in on a regular basis for weight checks. Once she was ...
- yes i have a 7 yr old adhd girl named autumn who is also very skinny but she fine other than that . she dosnyt eat a whole complete dinner or what she wants also. but ...
