1 year old not gaining weight
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19-Month-old Hasn't Gained Weight Since 12-Month Appt. Is This a Problem?
Oct 10, 2009 ... Its totally normal for a child to not gain much weight between their first and second birthdays. .... One Year Old Is So Small! ...
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- It is not always easy being a parent and sometimes you just have to be "mean". He is allowed to be a picky eater. I teach healthy workshops. In my Mac N Cheese ...
- I think it could be a problem. My 22-month old has only gained about 5-6 ounces since her 12-month appt...and she's a little over 19 lbs. She's not even charting for...
- He has failure to thrive and needs to be hospitalized so the cause can be determined. He needs to see a doctor, it's a crime not to get him to a dr.
3 Month Old Hasn't Gained Weight in a Month, but Is Alert, Happy, and Healthy
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... My daughter is now a year old, and she had the same problem with gaining weight, ...
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- My first 8 weeks of nursing were SO hard but we made it... now I can't get my 28 month old daughter weaned from her bedtime feeding but that's another story! Anyway...
- My daughter is now a year old, and she had the same problem with gaining weight, and she is still very petite. I have always exclusively breastfed her and have heard m...
- Allyson, I so wouldn't worry about the weight. If you weigh him all the time you're only going to stress yourself out for no reason. All signs show that he is healthy...
Over Weight and Under Weight
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ..... One Year Old Not Gaining Weight ... Need Help...6 Year Old Needs to Gain Weight. ...
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- your 4 year old only being 28 lbs concerns me because my 15 month old daughter (who is 34 inches tall) weighs 25 lbs and is not at all obese have you taken him to the ...
- You should ask your pediatrition to refer you to a nutritionist. I am diabetic and you'd be suprised what you can learn about nutrition content in foods. The also ha...
- Why not Prepare one healthy balanced meal and let the children grow the way they grow? My 5yr old is borderrline "overweight" my 2.5yr old has been slightly underwe...
Advice on Eating for a Slow Weight Gain of 6 Month Old
Finally, at one year she got another tummy bug, lost weight and ... I'd expect your daughter turns out be quite normal and not as extreme as mine. ...
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- My daughter was 6 pounds at birth - wasn't interested in eating much then (went down to 5 pounds 10 ounces) and still isn't much of an eater...she is 3 and weighs abou...
- I WOULDN'T WORRY ABOUT IT TOO MUCH AT ALL, UNLESS HER DOCTOR SEE'S SOMETHING WRONG. MY DAUGHTER WAS BORN AT 7lbs 5oz AND DROPPED TO 6LBS AS WELL. SHE WASN'T A BIG EATE...
- Hi M., I'm your extreme and I don't want to alarm you as I'm probably the exception to the normal where kids just grow at their pace. My doctor always said: "babie...
4 Month Old Not Eating
If there is no weight loss and there's no problem with weight gain (which her doctor will know) there's nothing to worry about. My 2 1/2 year old girl still ...
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- Remember your baby knows how much she needs. Unless she starts losing weight, odds are she is inbetween growth spurts and doesnt need as much. I really cant say dont...
- Keep in mind that babies go through growth spurts at different times. Their eating habits may also be effects by what's going on around them. It is not uncommon for ...
- My first son didn't eat more than four ounces until he was almost a year old. As long as your daughter is still gaining weight and growing, I wouldn't worry too much. ...
Helping Toddler to Gain Weight
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... I am a mother to a 4 year old daughter who has been underweight since birth. ...
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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...
7 Month Old Eats Every 2 Hours Still- and Only 2-3 Oz. Bottles
He is gaining weight and is a very healthy happy baby. .... My son will be a year old in one week. He still eats every two hours and only about 2oz - 3oz. ... I know what your doctor said and it's not like you are going to let him go ...
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- It sounds to me like you have an oversupply (fore and hind milk imbalance) and overactive letdown. Do you feed on both sides every time? Does your son ever have green ...
- No 2 kids are alike...relax! feed him when hes hungry. You said he is healthy and growing...everything will be fine.
- You said it yourself "He is gaining weight and is a very healthy happy baby." Sounds like you have it under control. I think it is normal to think their eating habit...
Toddler Needs to Gain Weight After Sickness
Since he is just getting out of the hospital, his little tummy may not be up for a lot of heavy foods ... Next question: One Year Old Not Gaining Weight ...
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- You just need lots of high fat foods that are nutritious - so avocado (can make into smoothies if he won't eat straight), eggs, nitrate-free hot dogs and bacon (try Tr...
- Hi K....this is a bit tricky. You do not want to get him eating a highly caloric diet lest it stay with him. Usually after a severe illness ( or surgery ) when one s...
- Since he is just getting out of the hospital, his little tummy may not be up for a lot of heavy foods quite yet- but maybe just doing some smoothies with rice milk or ...
Doctor Referring Us to Children's Hosp. Because 1-Year-old Doesn't Weigh Enough
Read all 81 responses: "Our 1 year old boy weighs 17 1/2 pounds now. ... She had not tripled her birth weight at a year just gaining slowly. ...
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- Our son was under the 10th percentile at his 1 year, but our pediatrician never seemed concerned. She recommended lots of butter on his foods and mashed avocado. You c...
- You are a great mom and you are doing all the right things. It is okay if he has to see a specialist at the children's hospital. It could be they are just making sure!...
- Hi M., First, I have to say you should find a pediatrician that you like for your son. This Dr. doesn't sound like a good fit for you. Pediatricians see so many child...
Skinny 2 Year Old
Oct 15, 2009 ... Read all 12 responses: "Hi, My 2 year old has not gain weight for ... I have a 5 12 yearold daughter who has been long and lean her whole ...
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- One of my triplets is quite small. Our pediatrician told us to add carnation instant breakfast to his diet. We provide healthy meals and snacks and add the breakfast...
- If she is healthy and the pediatrician says she ok I wouldnt worry. Just make sure she eats all her meals in a timely fashion daily.Id add Ensure , Nutrament or Nesqui...
- Hello B., I'd switch doctors... she has not gained weight since she was about 6 months old? write down every thing she eats, drinks, bowel movements, etc. could she...
