Overweight or Underweight
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Daughter Loosing Weight.
Asked by A.B. from Orlando
on January 29, 2007
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My soon to be 17 month old daughter is loosing weight. Let me start from the beginning. My daughter was extremely premature weighing only 15 oz when she was born at...
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- Hi A., I had a problem with two of my boys when they were between a year and 18 months that is similar to your little ones problem. While they didn't loose weight,...
- I have a friend that is extremely skinny and she drinks those boost drinks daily because she is too thin. My son was also a preemie and he is the same he eats and eat...
- do you have her on a moderately high caloric diet? Maybe consult a nutritionist and your pediatrician regarding this. God Bless, Pam
Advice Needed for 12 Month Old Issue
Asked by L.B. from Philadelphia
on April 26, 2008
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Ladies,
I hope you can help me. My son just turned 1 on April 5th. He is 25lbs and in size 2T since he has a very long torso. He seems to be developing normally w...
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- relax, boys are much slower and my oldest son didn't walk on his own till almost 18months. Skip the walkers, etc and just let him roam and don't push...
- L.-My 1st daughter was big for her age as well. She didn't have any interrest in walking on her 1st birthday. Even when we tried to hold her hands and walk, most of th...
- I do not want to scare you but has your son been checked for a hernia. My cousins son had the same problem. Would not stand or crawl and if you tried to stand him up...
Losing Weight - Motivation
Asked by S.S. from Binghamton
on April 26, 2011
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So the first 8 pounds are off and, though I am pleased, there are still at least another 20 to go (30 would be best, but I'm trying to stay realistic). My usual patter...
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- I would say start lifting weights -- or do weight bearing exercises. Muscle takes up less space than fat and helps burn more calories all day long....you won't be dis...
- A friend of mine lost 50 pounds by putting up a before picture on her fridge. She made it 5x7 to really push herself. She never took it down either, even for parties...
- Love weight watchers..You have support meetings, weigh in weekly and talke about what worked and what didn't...When you lose you get to celebrate plus it teaches porti...
Is My 8Yr Old over Weight?
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on September 24, 2007
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My daughter weighs 79 lbs and I am concerned she is heading for being an over weight kiddo. I wasn't too worried about it because I know she is going to go through sev...
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- Hi M., I would talk to your doctor and determine what percental for height and weight she is compared to other in her age group. If she is somewhere in the middle, ma...
- My daughter went through the same thing at that age! She's now 10yrs old and 5'2" or 5'3" and 120lbs. The most important thing right now is to not let anyone tell he...
- I know most people said to only give her fruit and veggies for snacks, but another idea is to give her some lean protein. That might actually fill her up. Turkey, lo...
Keeping Daughter at Healthy Weight
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on August 15, 2010
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Hello everyone - I'm just wondering how your daughters (& sons) stay healthy & fit. I have a daughter who has always been on the heavier side. She is tall for her ag...
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- I agree with finding her an activity. Tap, ballet, something to get her moving. Is there something you could maybe do together, a line dancing or belly dancing class o...
- You need to find a physical activity that she will enjoy whether it's dancing, archery, horse back ridding, golf, anything to get you moving. Then of course change you...
- My daughter just had her well visit and her doc said she needs to watch her weight. Not because she is chubby, but because she noticed that her "frame" has started to ...
18-Month-old Needs to Gain Weight
Asked by E.K. from Missoula
on April 2, 2008
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I am currently somewhat worried about my daughter. She was born a healthy 7 ;bs., 4 oz. and continued to gain weight until about age one. Now, at 18-months, she weighs...
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- All my kids were like that. None of my three kids ever got over 12% on the scale. They are fine!! As long as your child is healthy, happy and progressing in every o...
- As long as your daughter is staying on her own growth curve, that is ALL that matters. My daughter is even smaller - she did not turn 20 pounds until she was 2 1/2 yea...
- Tell your Dr to jump in a lake!! :) Just kidding. My daughter was only 17lbs on her first bday!!!! So all kids are different. If she is eating, healthy and growing ...
Weight Gain for Infant
Asked by K.C. from Texarkana
on April 21, 2011
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Hello ladies hope everyone is doing well, quick question for ya, My 9 month old son has always been a picky eater and never a really good eater, we started baby food s...
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- My oldest son was small (just barely 18# at 1 year) and my youngest is not much bigger (he weighed in at 19# at one year). I cannot remember what either weighed at 9 ...
- My daughter was 7lbs 15oz at birth. At her 9mo check up, she was just barely 16lbs. I think she was 16lbs, 5oz. Her dr. wasn't at all concerned with it. As long as...
- You must keep in mind, a fat baby is not always a healthy baby. Not all people or children are meant to be large.
Excess Weight Gain in Children
Asked by D.B. from Wichita
on March 22, 2010
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Ok. I know this is going to spark a real debate and I'm ready for all feedback, positive or otherwise. My sister and I disagree on this subject. My 10 year old daug...
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- So, I agree with both, I wouldn't tell your daughter shes fat/chubby, etc unless it's really bad, because you risk sending her the other way and neither is okay. What...
- I honestly believe that it's not so much what you eat, but how much kids get out and play. We had quite a bit of junk food in our house and none of us kids (there were...
- I was an over weight child who would not of been if my mother had not put me on diets and constantly told me how fat I was. I know this because when my now 17 year old...
17 Yr. Old over Weight
Asked by R.A. from Tulsa
on April 1, 2008
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I have never had a problem with my weight so I don't know how to talk to my step daughter about it and her, father doesn't feel like he should tell her she can't have ...
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- I'm afraid that if you continue with your digust toward her eating habits, and don't truly accept her for who she is (heavy or not), then you will earn the title in he...
- okay... you are not an evil stepmother. I'm actually glad you are concerned enough to go to extremes. The advice given that said "if it's not there, she can't eat it...
- I agree - remove the chains immediately!! That will only backfire on you - she'll resent you for sending her the message that she is fat and overeats and your food ne...
Weight for a 4 Year Old???
Asked by V.L. from Houston
on March 14, 2010
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My 41/2 year old daughter went to the doctor last week and the doctor said she was on the verge to get overweight. I am really perplexed because she looks GREAT and i...
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- I would find a new doctor. I know that childhood obesity is a hot topic right now, but your daughter sounds well proportioned. I think that weight issues are borderi...
- http://kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html does she have the fat crease on her wrist? my son does and he was 9 lbs when he was born. he has remained in the ...
- interesting my 5 year olds are 44 inches and 41 lbs, and i am always told they're underweight. almost every time we go to pediatricians i am told to consider giving m...
