Overweight or Underweight: Older Child
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6 Yr Old Weight Issue???
Asked by A.R. from Boston
on January 11, 2010
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Hi, my 6 yr old daughter has always been pretty average with her weight, she takes more after my husband who is a tall kinda big guy. Her weight has never been an issu...
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- Hi A., Just chiming in with my 2cents. My 7 year old son has always been off the charts for both height and weight, I'm talking over the 100th percentile. As he got in...
- There's no dieting for a child that would be healthy. That being said, make sure what's available to snack on is healthy - fruit, apples, oranges, bananas, veggie sti...
- Instead of you trying to control her eating - have HER learn to control her own eating and she can do this by taking one of the many various classes now offered by loc...
9 Year Old Daughter Gaining Weight
Asked by D.C. from Hartford
on June 27, 2008
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My beautiful 9 year old daughter seems to be adding on weight in her stomach area over the last 6-9 months. I am concerned about it becoming an issue. The problem I'...
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- it's puberty.. she's filling out which girls do first before their bodies decide where the hips and waist should go! just keep offering her healthy and don't dwell on ...
- Hi D., I think it's important to teach our kids how to eat healthy and the value of eating healthy. That said, I was the 9-11 yr old that got really chunky around t...
- I too have noticed this with my 8 year old daughter. Your story mimicks mine greatly. I have had to get over the family members also doing the same and remember that...
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...
Over Weight Kid
Asked by M.P. from Santa Fe
on February 24, 2010
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How do i get my 14 yr old son to stop eating for fun not because he is hungry, he used to sneak food but now since we have to litarally lock the fridge and pantry he c...
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- Learn to make healthy but tasteful food. Smoothies are great, taco soup, whole grain pastas, ect. Take out any and all junk food so there isn't any temptation. Buy a a...
- Get rid of all the junk food in the house(chips, pop,non-whole grain bread or bagels, "boxed" foods, etc). Then, find healthy alternatives that he can eat. Maybe he ...
- I agree with the poster who suggested blood tests. While you are at it test for IgE food allergies and IgG food sensitivies. IgG is controversial but eliminating foo...
No Weight Gain
Asked by C.M. from Portland
on January 4, 2009
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It has been a while since I have been on mamasource but I need as much advice as I can get now!! My son, almost 17 months, is not gaining weight. At his 12 month che...
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- Hi there, I have heard that some children with Celiac Disease (which is an allergy to wheat and gluten) don't absorb nutrients if they are eating gluten. A friend of ...
- My daughter was also 8.7 when she was born. She looked like a little sumo wrestler compared to the other 6 pound babies in the nursery. She did not gain weight from ...
- My 17 month old daughter is the same as your son. When I took her for her 15 month visit they ran out of 15 month benchmark profiles and so I filled out the profile f...
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...
Bed Wetting and My 7 Year Old!
Asked by S.S. from Wichita
on September 28, 2006
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Hi my 7 year old son is still wetting the bed, we have tried not giving him anything to drink after dinner, making sure he goes right before he goes to bed, a few year...
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- S., My daughter will be 9 in Jan and still has accidents when she sleeps. She can go for hours while she is awake but when she sleeps she relaxes and if she is all...
- First of all - at 7 years old they are going to require a parent to accompany him on an overnight. If not they are violating BSA policies. My son was still wetting...
- My son had the same problem. He wet the bed untill he was 12....I took him to the Dr and they gave him a nasel spray that worked wonders. I went so many years thinking...
What to Do When My 8 Year Old Complains About the Back of Heal Hurting.
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on August 25, 2009
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My 8 year old daughter dances 3-4 hours in a day, three days per week. The backside of her heal hurs when she walks. Some days are worse than others. I plan on taki...
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- I have pf with my feet and they hurt a lot and are stiff. I wear custom orthotics to relieve the pain and use techniques I learned at physical therapy to strengthen m...
- As someone who has danced my entire life. Ballet for 15 yrs. I agree with everything Sara said. I also think that is to much time for an 8 yr old. I think even as I go...
- my 11 year old has the same problem took him to the orthopedic that specializes in feet and they x-rayed and said it was seavers desease, basicly growing pains, gave h...
Help with Weight Issue in 5-1/2 Year Old
Asked by B.L. from Los Angeles
on June 27, 2008
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I don't know if this is a big concern or not. I have some moms tell me don't worry he'll grow out of it, then others say I should worry and do more. So I thought I'd p...
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- If he is eating a well balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise then I would not be too concerned at this point. I only say this because my daughter who is about t...
- My non-professional opinion is if you are being careful about what he eats and if you are having him be active each day, than I wouldn't worry about it. I remember so...
- Hi B., i know exactly what your talking about. also, we have great taste in names for our boys;D my son now 7 1/2 has ALWAYS been above the percentiles. now at this...
My 9 Year Old Is Over-weight and I'm Worried.
Asked by A.E. from Atlanta
on August 14, 2008
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My 9 year old has a very good appetite. She eats anything and everything from salads to hamburgers..I'm worried because at her 9 yr. check up she was 100 pounds, I hav...
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- Hey A., I am a Registered Dietitian. You've gotten a lot of good responses so far. The only exception is that the myth that cows milk is bad. Skim milk & low fat d...
- I'd say that if her doctor isn't worried right now, she's probably going to be OK. It sounds like she is active and you're helping her make good food choices, which is...
- I'm glad to hear that you are concerned. she is lucky to have you as a mother. it's good to get a handle on this early. well, you said it. her body is different ...
