Trying to Gain: Older Child
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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...
Weight Gain
Asked by A.R. from Charlotte
on June 24, 2009
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My daughter is four years old and weighs about 20-25 pds. At birth she weighed 5pds 12ounces. I'm concerned that she has missed several of her growth spurts. My nieces...
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- Without teaching her to eat a lot of junk, you could increase her calories with healthy food. Such as whole milk, whole fat yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese and avocado...
- Even if she doesn't care for breads and pastas - that's not a good way to gain weight - but, try to mix them with other things. My daughter is 13months and 25lbs. Bu...
- PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CHILD ALONE AND STOP WORRYING! You are causing UNDUE stress for yourself as well as your daughter which could result in an eating discorder. I know t...
Trying to Gain Weight and It's Not Happening for Me!
Asked by K.R. from Grand Forks
on April 10, 2009
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I had my DS a year ago and became depressed in the fall and lost a lot of weight. I'm 5'7" and I now weigh 125 and I haven't weight that little since 8th grade. I know...
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- I would stop focusing on a number and start focusing on whether or not you are eating healthy, working out and getting the help you need with the "depression". I'm 5'...
- I know how you feel. I have had four boys I'm 5'8" and only weigh 110 lbs. I went to a GNC and got a powder that you can mix with milk. It's called Enormass. It he...
- K.- Have you had a physical? A physical would check out health aspects and rule out any illnesses. Then you can concentrate on eating and exercise. Consulting a nu...
HELP! My Child Won't Gain Weight!
Asked by H.N. from Tampa
on January 15, 2010
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Hi! I am the mother of four, the last of which is 18 months old. She weighed 5 lbs 12 oz at birth and is now 16 pounds at 18 months. I can't get her to eat! She re...
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- Sorry that you have to go through, but have the doctors suggested anything about protien? I know she is very young, but like the ensure drinks with some icecream in it...
- H., When I read your posting yesterday it brought back so many memories. I can relate to your struggles. My son was born an ounce smaller than yours and was nearly ...
- I have a friend whose daughter was the same...she did not go the route of french fries, etc. even though everyone recommended it. She picked the most fattenign health...
Need Child to Gain Weight
Asked by D.H. from Canton
on February 11, 2009
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My daughter (age 3)just had her doctors appointment and she needs to gain a lot of weight. She is willing to eat almost all foods, but she won't eat enough of them. ...
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- My three yr old is thin. What we do is in the morning she has to eat her food first than she gets carnation in her milk. Same for lunch we make her eat before she dr...
- I am a stay at home mom of a 2 1/2 year old who is 23 pounds. She is exactly the same way. She will ask for food and then only take a bite or two and i'm left to eat ...
- I would NOT try to get her to eat MORE at this point. Just get her to eat the high-calorie food as your doctor suggests. NOT JUNK though. Milk shakes, fruit juice, ...
Weight Gain
Asked by T.M. from Cheyenne
on October 21, 2010
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I am 24 and i have had 2 boys and i have also had my tubes tied i have a sit down job in a call center and im always tired i do a lot of walking around and playing wit...
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- I started losing weight using the South Beach Diet. I didn't realize how out of control I let the carbs get. I decided to lose some weight before I could start serio...
- I think that if you got up and walked, you would no longer be too tired to walk! I know, easier said than done as I sit on my butt writing this. But I do always feel...
- Try getting a rebounder trampoline. Then you can exercise while watching tv at night if that is what you do in the evenings. Otherwise get out and walk with your kids ...
My Son Needs to Gain Weight
Asked by A.A. from Denver
on February 25, 2008
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My son is 6 yrs old and is only 35 lbs. and thats scary because his 3' 5 in. and so he is fairly tall for his age or within the norm. His sister is 16.5 pounds and she...
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- Your in a difficult situation. I don't have a child in your situation but I personally have a difficult time gaining weight. I'm seeing multiple doctors for this due...
- My 15 month old daughter is also on a feeding tube (NG). We are in the process of trying to ween her off of it (have been for about 5 months). If we can't get her to g...
- My friend has a son who did fine with gaining weight until he was weaned. Then he kept losing it. She had him tested for allergies, and he is allergic to wheat. Onc...
7 Yr Old Needs to Gain Weight
Asked by J.G. from San Antonio
on June 28, 2010
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Posting this message on behalf of a friend.
Basically, she said that dr. told her that her 7 yr old son was underweight and needed to gain some more! Here's some of...
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- My oldest is underweight. Our doctor tells us to push the dairy, lots of cheeses, ice cream and whole milk. What kid doesn't like a good milkshake ;)
- You mention a dx of anxiety at the age of 5- Is he taking any medication for the anxiety? These meds can greatly reduce the desire to eat, so perhaps a change in medi...
- I have a 5yo who is severly underweight. Suggestions we have received from a nutritionist and our pediatrician: cook in butter, use half-and-half instead of milk when...
2 Year Old Will Not Gain Weight
Asked by L.H. from Lubbock
on January 5, 2009
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Ok everyone, I have a 2year old that in august 08 weighted 24lbs and I took her to the dr. on friday with pink eye and she weights 25lbs. She is not gaining any weigh...
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- We had this problem with my daughter when she was about 18 months. Dr. recommended healthy fatty foods like avocado, banana,olive oil, etc. We ate out every Sunday a...
- In the second year of life kids just don't gain weight as quickly as they did earlier. My 6 year old has been the same weight for 2 years - she is 100% healthy and ha...
- I don't think you have anything to worry about unless your pediatrician is concerned. My little on is a petite little thing too and she eats small meals as well with ...
Need Help...6 Year Old Needs to Gain Weight....
Asked by C.D. from Fort Myers
on August 31, 2009
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Hi all! I'm new on here and am looking for friendly Mom advise. I recently took my 6 year old son to his well child check up. He lost a pound since his 5 year visit. ...
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- The fact that he throws up at the table is pretty alarming. Just to be safe, you should take him to a gastro specialist. You just want to be sure that his stomach/pan...
- WOW! You sure did get a lot of advice! I didn't have a chance to read all the responses but thought of one idea I saw on Supernanny. Since your son is 6, it actually m...
- Don't fix him meals like that. If you want him to eat healthy, and you should, than only fix him meals he should be eating. We only have one meal at our house and we...
