Trying to Gain: Preschooler
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Weight Gain
Asked by K.B. from Sacramento
on August 29, 2008
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I am 22 weeks and had a question with weight gain. With my first child I unfortunately gained about 60 pounds. I only lost about 15 of it. Now that puts me overweight ...
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- That's great. You've only put on 1 lbs at 5 mo. You will put on more lbs later,mo. 6 and 7, but you will really put on a few more lbs the last month or so when the bab...
- Get the marvelous book "What to Eat When You're Expecting." It makes it incredibly easy to make sure that you and your baby are getting the nutrition you need. I fou...
- Every pregnancy is different, but I rarely gained more than a few pounds until the sixth or seventh month. I did pack on a lot of weight the last six weeks. I kept o...
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...
Weight Gain at 28 Weeks
Asked by R.T. from Washington DC
on August 14, 2009
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hi experienced mom's
we expecting our first baby in november am 28 weeks as of today.
before pregnant i was 144 lbs.
now at 28 weeks i gained 26 lbs till now...am...
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- I was one of those skinny moms who put on a LOT of weight during my pregnancy. I started at around 140 and when I went into the hospital to have my little girl I weig...
- I'd say you were doing great! I'm 5' 5" tall. I have 1 boy and we needed a fertility specialist after 4 year of trying in order to have him. When we finally got pre...
- Don't worry- you are within the normal range. Your weight gain will actually slow down the last month of pregnancy. I just looked at the journal I kept when I was pr...
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...
How to Get My Daughter to Gain Weight
Asked by D.T. from New York
on April 16, 2010
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I know most people have the opposite problem. My daughter is 4 years old and has had feeding issues since birth. As a result,, she only eats tiny meals or snacks th...
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- Hi D., I can only imagine the frustration and helplessness that you may be feeling when your child doesn't eat enough and sometimes loses weight. My daughter is 1 1...
- I didn't read all the responses, just want to add my two cents:) Like butter, adding cheese is a great help with my child and I think most kids like it. We add parma...
- All of the answers you got are good, but just a few to add. I am 31 and 100lbs. I had health issues as a child and also cannot eat big meals. I have been trying to ga...
Weight Gain!!
Asked by M.F. from New York
on August 30, 2010
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I'm 26 and pregnant with my 3rd child..I was exercising everyday before I got pregnant this time..running 3.5 milles and doing spinning classes. And I was finally almo...
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- Oh the dreaded face of pregnancy weight gain. I gained 60lbs with my first and it was horrible. I took everyone literally when they said I was eating for two and ate...
- Well for one it's their second and your third so you could start showing sooner than them. Also it depends on your body. People just carry babies differently. I mean h...
- hello.& happy pregnancy! try not to worry about your weight gain. i'm 40 and a mother of 6. my oldest child is 20 & my youngest are 3 year old twins. i bounced back to...
Helping Toddler to Gain Weight
Asked by S.R. from Savannah
on March 5, 2008
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Recently, the doctor told me that our 19 month old is underweight. He is 22 lbs. and is barely in the 5th percentile. She told me to encourage him to gain weight. T...
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- I am not saying the doc is wrong... but, here is my personal experience (and my sisters too) We both have had underweight children and completely average weight child...
- I agree - don't give unhealthy things just to help him put on weight. And, in my opinion, if he is meeting all his developmental milestones appropriately, then who's t...
- S., I would not worry. I have an 19 month old as well. She is very active and eats great. No junk food just good home cooked food. She is on the 1 percentile for weig...
Poor Weight Gain
Asked by D.S. from Syracuse
on April 3, 2007
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What am I doing wrong? At dd's 4 month well baby she was 11lbs 3 oz. (Only a 1lb gain since her 2 month.) A week later she got sick with RSV and was at the drs 3 time...
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- Does she spit up alot? I had that problem with my son. He didn't gain any weight until he was older. Looking back now he probably had reflux. Also now at the ripe age ...
- Breastfed babies don't chub-up like formula babies, and you need to consider the size of each babies parents too. I'm 5'2" and hubby is 5'9", so our girls are pretty t...
- Ok above all remember all kids are different. If the doctor isn't worried about her weight really you should try to relax about it. As long as you have mentioned you...
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 ...
Seeking Advice to Help Toddler Gain Weight
Asked by T.C. from San Francisco
on February 21, 2008
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Hi to all you wonderful moms! I have a toddler that is 20 months and is very tiny. She was born over 7 pounds and is very healthy but just VERY petite. She is mostl...
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- The pediasure is to keep her electrolytes up. You can add in other fruit juices to make it taste better. I'd contact Kelly Dorfman at kellydorfman.com She is an exce...
- Hi T., Your daughter sounds like mine. She's half filipino, one fourth mexican & one fourth caucasan, 32 months old & only weighs 25 pounds. She loves her veggies, ...
- I know it's easier said then done, but try not to worry about her weight so much. If she's happy and healthy and growing in height? then she's just fine. I'm glad she ...
