Trying to Gain: Meijer
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Small 3-Year Old Needs to Gain Weight
Asked by G.Z. from Charleston
on July 6, 2010
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Please help! Our 3-year old boy hasn't gained any weight in the last year since his 2-year checkup. He still weighs 24 pounds. He's always been small and low on the ch...
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- Hi G., I'm sorry you are having to go through this worry...I went through all of those same tests, including a "bone growth" test when my oldest son was four. (He, b...
- Perhaps you could seek help from a nutritionist. I have a friend who is an occupational therapist who specializes in eating issues. Perhaps he doesn't like the texture...
- I'd only be worried if he wasn't growing in height either. I would do as the other mammas have suggested and ask for some simple allergy tests but past that, let him ...
Help with a Underweight 2 Year Old..
Asked by E.C. from New York
on August 26, 2011
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Hi, my son just turned 2 and he is only 23 lbs. We have been dealing with his slow weight gain since he was about 18 month, Our pediatrician did blood work and sent hi...
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- My son, who is 2 1/2, does some of the same things. I have to "work" to get him to eat. Somethings I've learned? I try EVERYTHING to see if he will like and eat i...
- I don't see any of the typical high fat/high cal toddler foods in his diet. Does he not drink whole milk? Cheese? What about other forms of protein? Meat balls, lunch ...
- Skip the juice, and instead give him kefir. Lifeway kefir is available in our local grocery stores (Meijer & Walmart). Kefir is a yogurt drink; Lifeway offers 4 flavor...
Almost 2 Year Old Feeding Problems
Asked by D.M. from Detroit
on March 4, 2012
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my 20 month old is very small. i need him to gain weight but he just does not want to eat any meat or veggies. he is also allergic to eggs milk and cod fish. so i don...
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- Being that he needs to gain weight, is picky and has allergies, I would bring it to his pediatrician's attention that you would like to be referred to a nutritionist w...
- My son used to refuse most food when he was younger(until about 18 months) . Now at 22 months he eats everything we eat. Yes there are some foods he still doesn't acce...
- Hi D. ~ I definitely know what you’re going through…it is a challenge..lots of reading & researching. I wouldn't give him toddler formula close to dinnertime beca...
Infant Reflux
Asked by T.M. from Lansing
on April 26, 2008
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Hello....My son is now 3 months old and since he was born he has had certain problems with feeding in one way or another. lately the challenge has been the possibility...
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- Well im kind of dealing with the same issue. My daughter is almost 4 months and is 11 lbs. She weighed 6 14 then droped to 5 13. I breastfed full time till almost 3 m...
- Best of luck with your situation. You are handling the stress very well. My daughter is now 3yo and memories of the stress are finally dimming. She was diagnosed wi...
- Hi T. Have you had him checked for pyloeric stenouses? Its alittle problem that more boys have than girls and it usually occurs when they are young like yours is. O...
HELP- 18 Month Old Measuring Small
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on May 27, 2010
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My daughter is almost 19 months but we had her 18 month checkup today. She weighed 21 lbs 8 oz and measured in the 9th percentile. I have not been worried about her we...
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- Been there before and am again! :) A couple of things...has she started walking recently? Are you outside more, running, playing etc? My first daughter was about the ...
- Like the other mamas said, being in a lower percentile is not always something to worry about. You could feed her higher-fat and higher-protein snacks (separate from t...
- Been there, done it and going through it again. :) My son fell off the chart and was officially labeled "failure to thrive". He was at the 95th percentile for weight ...
Diet Pills???
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on February 25, 2009
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Hey everyone,
Just a quick question, I was wondering if anyone has or knows anyone who uses diet pills for weight loss and/or to curb appetite? I am still trying to ...
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- Dear A. S. WZZM T.V. 13 just had a section on their evening news a few days ago about something called "Right Size" and the company that makes it is giving out a fr...
- I don't know about appetite suppressants, but there are these fiber pills called FBCx that binds to saturated fat. Each pill will bind to 9 grams of saturated fat and...
- I can't recommend diet pills as I've never taken any, but a friend of mine has had GREAT success with the Medical Weight Loss Clinic meal plans. She lost almost 40 lb...
Changing Diet from White Flour to Whole Wheat,etc
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on October 27, 2008
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I would like to loose some weight (25-30 lbs)and I am considering changing our family's diet to whole wheat and cutting white four and sugar. I also know it is much he...
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- Hi S., I did exactly what you want to do years ago..I quit white flour and sugar and lost 25 pounds. It takes a little effort only at first cause after you get start...
- You have a ton of great ideas. I just wanted to throw out there, wheat does have a different taste, but if you introduce it to your kids early enough they should be f...
- S., My husband's dr. told him back in March that his blood sugar was high, so we got serious about trying to lower it with diet, and he (and I) needed to lose some w...
Morning sickness?....more like ALL DAY SICKNESS!!
Asked by S.D. from Detroit
on September 5, 2009
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I am about 6.5 weeks pregnant with my second pregnancy, and I am so nauseated. I never felt this way with my first pregnancy. It's "all day" nausea and it leaves me ...
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- S., Every pregnancy is different so it's hard to say how long you will be sick. I was only sick for a few weeks and was over it about the 4th month. I ate saltine ...
- Breyers strawberry icecream worked best for me. I think because it's all natural. I didn't read all your responses, but someone told me afterward that taking some vi...
- Yes S., it will go away : ) I was sick for 2 or 3 months with all of my babies. I understand what your going through. I couldn't go anywhere without stopping the car ...
Sick Puppy
Asked by K.F. from Saginaw
on October 14, 2008
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Hello Ladies! I have a 3 week old puppy with a COLD! I am not sure what to do?? It (of course) is the runt of the litter and only 1/2 of a pound! The other pups are 3 ...
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- One would think that the puppy would get all that it needs from it's mama; but, if you need a great pet care line, I know of an awesome one. Everything from vitamins ...
- K. ~ If he has a cold, he probably need some antibiotics. I would say take him in to the humane society ~ they do office visits, but cheaper than most vets. Also, a...
- yell at you is not the right thing to do. you have raised 4 other healthy litters and this one has just a little hiccup. the pup may have an intestineal problem that...
Help! Help! Help!
Asked by T.N. from Detroit
on January 29, 2009
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I am at my wits end! I have twin boys 17mo old. They were born at 30 weeks. Nathan my youngest but biggest is doing good and catching up to his true age. We have some ...
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- It sounds like the little guy has gut issues. I would HIGHLY recommend either reading the book Gut & Psychology Syndrome or watching the DVD (or both). Basically, you ...
- Oh, T., I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. Having twins is hard enough without the added stress of feeding problems. First, you're doing GREAT! Don't let anyo...
- Hi T., My heart goes out to you. Here is a big hug for you. You need one badly. First of all please know you are a very good Mom. You are doing the best you know ...
