Height & Weight: Toddler
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Gained 7Lbs in 1 Month!
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on March 29, 2011
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I had my OB appointment for my 26th week and found out that I'm up 7lbs since the month before, YIKES. That brings my total weight gain up to 15lbs so far this pregnan...
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- It seemed like I was gaining 10 lbs a month... My MIL would laugh (nicely) and think it was great -feeding her grandchild well :-) LOL Keep Eating but eating Lots of...
- You need a pregnancy diet. Look at "what to expect while I'm expecting" and go by that diet. You don't need fries and cheeseburgers - they aren't healthy for your he...
- It's ok. I gained 11 lbs one month with my 2nd. Don't fret. You'll be fine. Just make sure you're drinking LOTS of water. That'll help curb the cravings. Try eat...
Overweight Baby and Not So Baby weight..help
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on February 26, 2010
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Need some advice..I have people all around me but no-one that holds me accountable for what I do/eat... I need that someone and some good ideas on how to live a better...
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- Do you have any sort of motivation to help you? Mine right now is summer is coming and I know we will be spending lots of time at the pool so I would like to get rid ...
- Hi S. - I too am on a weight loss journey. It's very hard! I started in June of 2009 and have lost 91 pounds! Here's what I am doing....First, I needed to get all t...
- My husband got us a gym membership...I feel like I need to go b/c we're paying for it...I like the group classes. It's fun to do them and when I leave I feel better a...
15 Month Old Wont Drink Milk.
Asked by F.O. from New York
on January 2, 2011
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After recently having a cold, my 15 month old son will not drink milk. He was drinking whole milk, but now he wont drink any at all. I have tried mixing it half wate...
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- Try to wait a while before introdicing milk after a cold. It could still irritate your little one's belly because the cold is not completely our of his system. My litt...
- I would try toddler formula and skip the milk. Many believe dairy and especially milk really are not good for our kids. And I am one of those people! We are not mean...
- Why not try goat's milk (they have one stomach like we do). Or, try rice milk. Human's continue to ingest cow's milk (three stomachs) long after infancy. It's reall...
Need Recipes for 2 Year Old Who Won't Eat Meat/veggies
Asked by L.C. from St. Louis
on May 17, 2009
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My almost 2 year old daughter won't eat meat. Her favorite used to be fish and now she complete refuses it. The only meat she'll eat is the Tyson chicken nuggets which...
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- I got the book from Dr. Sears website called "Eat Healthy, Feel Great" Desiged for kids. I read it to my son when he was 2 and it made a difference. I also use mornin...
- Holy cow. I didn't read one post from a parent whose advice would mirror my own...in all twenty-something posts! I am shocked by how many parents are willing to ba...
- L., I have to agree with a post from Christy on this one, I have 5 kids all grown now, but have 8 grankids and not one of them are fed a special meal! I think that ...
2-Year Old Wakes Early (Between 5-6AM)
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on March 25, 2008
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I have a 2-year old and 3-year old who share a room. The 3-year old has always been a great sleeper. But her sister wakes early every morning. She is hungry as soon...
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- Dear K. Yea if I were you I would give her a snack before bedtime try a toast,or little creal, or graham crackers with milk see if she gonna sleep longer in the morni...
- When my oldest was 2 she had the same problem. I would leave rice cakes and a cup of water next to her bed. She would wake up eat, drink, then go back to sleep. O...
- Well, your 2 year old is certainly getting enough sleep. A little on the lower end but enough. Some kids just dont need that much sleep. My 2 year old goes to bed at 8...
19 Month Old Recovering from Ear Infection
Asked by S.M. from Philadelphia
on May 8, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My 19 month old daughter has been on antibiotics for 5 days for an ear infection. The antibiotics are doing the job and she's shown a lot of improvement the...
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- Hello. My youngest child suffered with chronic ear infections and now has tubes. She is also underweight and everytime she'd get an ear infection she'd end up losing...
- It is so hard when they cannot tell you what they are feeling and need. Offer anything healthy that they usually like. There are all natural fruit popcicles with natur...
- I am with you. right now my son has an ear infection. the main thing is that she stays hydrated keep trying and she will eat when she is really hungry. give her some t...
My 17 Month Old Won't Eat - Need Someideas!!
Asked by A.T. from Washington DC
on January 8, 2008
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My daughter used to be a really good eater but all of a sudden, she won't ask for anything but cookies, chips, cheerios, rice, and milk. Last night we gave her fish st...
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- My 2-yr-old does the same thing. Some days he won't eat anything at all. Other days he eats like a piggy, and it isn't because the food I'm giving him those days are...
- I echo the other posters - all good ideas and suggestions. Definitely go with a multivitamin - it will make you feel better, its good for them and they think its candy...
- Hello, I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and she did the same thing. I always tried to feed her good food and then grandma taught her all about the wonderful world ...
When to Switch from Whole Milk for 2 Year Old
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on January 30, 2009
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Hi ladies,
My little boy will be 2 next month. We have his Dr's visit the day before his birthday. I am wondering, will they tell me that it's fine to switch him off ...
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- A. - we went from breast milk right to skim milk. My son was big and strong and didn't need the extra calories and fat. No problem with the transition and he LOVES i...
- My doctor was fine with skim milk for our 2 year. In fact, I read that the new recommendations are to go lower due to obesity problems in children. The recommendation ...
- They would still recommend whole milk if your toddler is under weight. Otherwise you should be able to switch to skim. It really depends on the child. Two of mine w...
Eating Habits for Kids
Asked by M.B. from Birmingham
on August 19, 2009
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my older son,11, is overweight for his age, his younger brother,10, is underweight for his age. it is always a constant problem for me because i try to make one eat l...
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- Give you children more protein, less sugars. Anything that is natural with adder sugar is out(mostly). If it is sweeten with fruit sugar then it is ok, because fruit s...
- Both children should be eating properly portioned balanced meals. You do not feed a child more because he is underweight, you have to feed him better. The same goes fo...
- It is not how much you eat, but more importantly what you eat. If your house is filled with healthy food and the entire family is eating healthy food, then your 11 yr...
Ideas on Healthy Meals for a 1 Year Old
Asked by S.T. from Houston
on May 21, 2008
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I'm having a hard time thinking up of a variety of healthy food to feed my 1 year old daughter. We have the snack thing down......she loves the Graduate fruit bars, w...
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- My little won eat what ever we eat but of course i make a point to eat healthy all the time. Anything from brocoli and rice caseroles, brisket, mash potatoes, beans s...
- I agree w/Jen S. My daughter just turned 1 on Saturday, and I've completely done away with baby food (although I do have some Gerber Graduates on reserve, just in cas...
- i dont know if its healtyh in the way your asking but a favorite was actually frenchtoast grilled cheese. regular french toast and instead of using syrup put a slice o...
