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How Much Do Your 14 Month Old's Weigh???
Our oldest son was almost over the top of the charts as a baby but at the age of ..... boys clothes size 14 · supermodel size · baby percentile growth chart ...
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- My son is almost 7yrs old and hasen't even hit 38pds yet! He was born at 7.6 and is still little! Eating is so not a problem for him, i feel like he never stops eating...
- My situation is exactly opposite of yours...I have a 6-month old who is absolutely huge (about 23-24 lbs). She is so big that her height/weight aren't even on the cha...
- HI. My name is A. I have a 10 month old son named Tyler. I also am curious about this subject. Tyler was 9 lbs even at birth and now at 10 monts he weighs about 23 ...
Loss of Growth Percentages in a 2 Year Old
Oct 6, 2009 ... Has anyone else experiences a "hilly" growth chart? ... Based on their growth pattern (not their current percentile), they'll likely hit at least 5'10" by 18. .... FRIEND'S Baby Not Growing like He Should ...
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- I have to slighty piggy back off of Diane's comment. I have heard of Gluten Allergy and it is very real. My son, now 15 months, measures on his own 5-10% growth curve...
- Sounds like ED (eosnophilic disorder) it is pretty much just food allergeis causing the malasorbtion of nutrients. Do you see a GI dr that is having you weigh in an...
- I have a niece and nephew who both have a thyroid disorder which causes their weight gain and height to not be as great. Have they checked his thyroid? My little broth...
Seeking Advice on How to Fatten My Baby in a Healthy Way
Aug 25, 2009 ... what percentile was she born into this has a lot to do with where she is nowmy youngest was born ..... medical testing · baby growth chart ...
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- One mama said avocado already, and I cannot reccomend this enough. Additionally, you may want to try that whole milk yo baby yogurt or greek yogurt mixed with fruit. A...
- I think now that she's 1 year she can have eggs. My little boy loves scrambled eggs. The protein will be good for her and her muscles. Muscle weight is heavier than...
- My daughter was 18 pounds at a year. My doctor got off my back once I got her to 20 pounds (around 18 months) Look at her current diet--it looks like it is mostly fa...
Is My Baby Eating Enough?
Oct 5, 2009 ... The size isn't as important is his growth curve - which is what the dr. looks at . .... *Do not* worry about where your son falls on the chart. .... and 22 pounds--16th percentile), and I don't know if that might be ...
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- Every child is different. PLEASE do not compare your son to anyone else's baby. My 6 week old is 12-1/2 lb, and is gaining like a beast. My best friend's little girl i...
- Hi, R.. There are lots of things going on. When you mention that you supplemented up until he was 4 months old, does this mean only for night feedings, or also some ...
- My son would sometimes only nurse for 3 minutes on each breast for a feeding. I asked my Ped. and she said it could be that I have fast flowing milk (I know that's tr...
Worried About My Daughter's Size...
One agin I am stressing out about the size of my baby. .... She is FINALLY on the growth chart. We were seeing an endocrinologist until last month. ...
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- Kids all grow at different paces. I wouldn't sweat it. My daughter is 3.5 and she's only 27lbs and 36 inches. She is FINALLY on the growth chart. We were seeing an...
- T., I understand your worry.. My youngest daughter's head started shrinking at around her 18 month ck up and was getting smaller for two more appts after that. The Dr...
- Another mom wrote in w/a similar situation & pretty much all the answers were 'does it really matter' how tall she is as long as she's healthy? Too many parents are re...
Breastfeed Baby Not Gaining Weight
She has been below the 5th percentile for her weight since she was born. My ped said as long as she stays consistant on the growth chart not to worry, ...
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- I would stick with breastfeeding if that's what you are comfortable with. It is so much healthier for the baby. I'm all for formula feeding if there is a medical reaso...
- I agree with the nursing on demand. Also, don't worry about switching sides. I would nurse my son on one side until empty, then if he was full I just pumped. If they a...
- L., It sounds like you are doing a great job with your little one! I have a 8 month old baby that has been exclusively breastfed from day one. She was 6lbs 13oz at...
Butter in Baby Food?
Where is she on the growth chart? Is she starting to fall off, for her weight/ height? Remember, baby diets are high in fat, until a child is two years old ...
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- Yes, I have heard of this. Guess it is because I am so old, 56, and we did things a lot differently when my brother, 9 years younger, and my children 28 and 26 were l...
- Most importantly, do you trust your doctor? Where is she on the growth chart? Is she starting to fall off, for her weight/height? Remember, baby diets are high in f...
- Yes, we did do this. Our little guy also needed the extra calories. Most of the time we just mixed butter in with his rice or oatmeal cereal. We also gave him ice crea...
My 6 Yr Old Son Has Grown in Height, but Not Gained Weight in the past 2 Yrs
Oct 14, 2009 ... I will tell you that mynow 15yrold was in the 50 percentile on the growth chart for height but barely in the 5 percentile for weight The ...
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- My son is 5 and the same way. Is he underweight? If you would see my son, you would think he is underweight, but the doctor told me that he is just right and that we...
- Yes, all my boys have done similar things. Sometimes they put on weight right before a big growth spurt, then don't put on any weight for awhile. Still growing in...
- Yes. All 3 of mine at some point.
Should I Wean My 1 Year Old from the Breast?
Read all 23 responses: "My 13 month old baby is in the 10th percentile for ... your babe is developing normally, I would not worry about the growth chart. ...
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- Hey C., I didn't read the last responses so I hope I'm not repeating anything here, but I thought I'd address the night nursing. If you want to help your little ...
- C. ~ I have heard that your child benefits if you breastfeed them for 2 whole years. I wasn't able to do this with either one of my girls (I have never been successfu...
- Honestly, nursing him is the best thing you can do for him. So I would say NO to the weaning, especially since he has little interest in table foods. My dd refus...
Supplementing with Formula?
The reason your daughter is at the 5th percentile is because the doctor is using the older version of the WHO growth charts which are based on formula fed ...
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- Just encouraging you that your daughter may be fine without supplementing. Breastmilk is so rich in everything. If you want to reconsider if this is really necessary...
- Try the carnation formula. My neice had the same situation and it was the only formula that worked for her. It is also less expensive, but provides the same nutrutio...
- Hi - we went through the same exact thing at our 9 month check up- our little guy is exclusively breastfed and was getting 3 solid food meals a day, but his percentile...
