Trying to Gain
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How Do I Get My 10Yr Old to Gain Weight?
Asked by C.R. from Kansas City
on March 22, 2011
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My daughter had her 10yr check up yesterday and the doctor is not happy with her weight. He said that she should weigh at least six pounds more than she does. She grew...
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- My son ws on ADHD meds and wouldn't eat either. I took him off and he has been drug free for 13 years. How tall is she? Maybe she is just going to be small If yo...
- I used to have the same issue with our now 13 yo grandson but he did like milk. As a matter of fact I joined the company because their line made such an incredible dif...
- If your insurance will cover it, I would suggest consulting with a nutritionist! I'm sure that if your pediatrician is concerned he/she would be willing to give you a...
Concern About Slow Weight Gain for 9 Month Old Daughter
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on May 28, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I am a little concerned about my 9 month old daughter's slow weight gain. Yesterday we had her 9 month checkup and her weight was "only" 16 lbs. 12oz, ...
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- honestly, she seems normal. Her stats are similar to my youngest. she was 17.5lbs at 10.5 months.. and 29" tall
- Sounds kind of like my son. He was a real chunk, always near the top of the scale, until about the time he started crawling. Then he seemed to slim down. I always c...
- That seems very normal to me. My daughter has always been in the low percentile also, but she is very healthy. As your doc said, as long as she is eating well, pooping...
Help 9 Month Old Gain Weight
Asked by J.C. from Denver
on April 12, 2009
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My 9-month old son is a little underweight for his length (25% for length and 8% for weight), and the doctor suggested adding some high-fat foods to his diet such as b...
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- Hi J., You've received a lot of good feedback. We had an underweight little one too... 3-5% for her 1st 2 yrs. She did take a bottle so we could supplement with formu...
- As long as your child looks healthy and is meeting milestones, I wouldn't worry about them being "a little underweight". My daughter is just 20lbs at 22 months. She ...
- You have received some very good suggestions for first finger foods. You’ll want to start with high value foods: avocados, bananas, yams, etc. My suggestion is to ad...
Do You Gain Weight Automaticly in the Winter
Asked by A.R. from Boston
on February 4, 2009
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Hi ladies, I just have a quick question, I have gained maybe 3 pounds this winter, I eat the exact same, so I was wondering if we all gain a couple of pounds automatic...
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- Hi A., Clearly, were not as active as the summer hence the gym seems a lot busier. Also year after year your body is changing. Read from Belly Fat to Belly Flat by ...
- How was your holiday eating? Often the extra pounds come from just a week or two of holiday eating and then they come off when you are more active in the spring and su...
- Yes, it's the decreased activity and also the body's response to the colder temperatures (slightly slower metabolism). But if it's something that you care about, I wou...
Slow Weight Gain in 9 Month Old
Asked by L.T. from Portland
on May 29, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My 9 month old son has always been small-10th % in weight but average in height and head size. He just had his 9 month appointment and has fallen off the cha...
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- Boy, do I hear your pain! Our little girl was born 3 days late and came in at a "whopping" 5 lbs. 14 oz. - needless to say, we were all shocked because my OB thought s...
- Hey, I just wanted to tell you that My 10 and a half month niece is half the size of my "right on chart" 9 month old daughter.( honestly, she is HALF the size) They ar...
- I had a "runt," too. He's nearly two, now, and he's still wearing 18 month sized clothing! He is super healthy, very happy, and active. My husband refers to him as ...
Weight Gain in 2Nd Pregnancy
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 1, 2011
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HI, I am JUST 2 months pregnant with my 2nd child. I am 40 years old. I just returned from my OB/GYN, where I learned that I had gained 15 shocking pounds! Please t...
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- Yikes!!! I hear ya but your situation happened my first pregnancy my 2nd and third pregnancy were kinder to my body :) Just start tracking what you are eating and d...
- I know with my daughter i gained 30lbs thats almost 3 years ago and i never lost the weight and im 22. So im pregnant again and im 4 months and i have gained 5lbs than...
- It does sound a little high but I am not a doctor so I will listen to your doctor. With my fist I actually was a stick, but it was a sad pregnancy and I also was youn...
Concerned About Weight Gain in My 9 Month Old
Asked by J.H. from Dubuque
on March 26, 2008
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Today Ashton had his nine month check up overall the dr. says he is healthy but the dr. is concerned with his weight. He is 29 in long (75%) and only 16 pounds and 6oz...
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- My son is 18 months old and 21 lbs. He has always been on the lower end of the weight scale, he goes to daycare where he is smaller than a 9 month old. Kids are diff...
- My son is also very small. He was 5 lbs 9 oz at birth and at a year he was only 16 lbs 2 oz. He fell off the growth chart for weight at 6 months but my Dr. never rec...
- I had one like that and his doctor got very worked up about it. She had him admitted to the hospital for "tests" to rule out things like cystic fibrosis and other bad...
Does Anyone Know of Foods/supplements to Help GAIN Weight and Height?
Asked by S.N. from Minneapolis
on February 22, 2008
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My first grade son is in the 3rd percentile for his height and weight. I know that it bothers him a little that his friends are all much bigger than him. But it both...
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- Hi S.- My name is B. Jarmoluk- I'm a 47yo mom of twin girls- med. professional and wellness coach. Yes- I do know of a way. I work with Herbalife international and ...
- I'm glad to know I'm not alone in this. My son is almost 3 years old and he isn't even on the charts for weight anymore. When he was 1 1/2 his pediatrician ran a bun...
- If he is happy and healthy.....don't worry! He is perfect the way he is! We all are different in different ways and we all need to embrace that and as parents our jo...
19 Month Son Not Eating Enough to Gain Weight
Asked by H.D. from Sacramento
on November 29, 2007
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My 19 month old son weighs 17.5 pounds, and has been back and forth to the doctor for over six months now regarding his weight/size. After blood, urine and stool tests...
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- Hi H., If you feel that Corey is doing okay I would not go with a feeding tube. I would first ask to switch to a supplement with more calories and fat before movin...
- You should consult a Registered Dietition. Check with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) to find one in your area who specializes in kids. Have your ruled out l...
- Hi H., I know this can be so stressful. As a mom and a nutritionist, I have a few things that might be helpful. First, your son is not alone in being small. My so...
Looking for Ideas to Help My Son GAIN Weight.
Asked by N. from Dallas
on April 7, 2006
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In today's never ending battle of the bulge, my son, who is 8 1/2 struggles with the other end of the spectrum. I need to help him gain weight. He is 48 inches tall (...
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- N., You might try Pedia Sure to add additional calories and switch to full fat milk, cheese etc. It sounds like he may just be a small guy. As long as he is happy...
- Assuming that you feel he has a problem and not just that he is petite, If he eats plenty but does not put on weight then you need to consider gastrointestinal issues...
- Just wanted to mention Salmon and avocado as healthy foods that are also good providers of calories. I also sneak butter into my daughter's food. Good luck!
