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Overweight Toddler
My ped always told me as long as the height and weight were no more than 5 % off , the child was not obese/overweight. I would try not to stress too much... ...
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- I get the same thing from my doctor. I do watch what my daughter eats and try to keep it within reason. We have incorporated more running in my daughters daily routi...
- I have been told the same thing since my five year old was a baby. His first peds told me I was overfeeding him, when in reality, I had him on a very strict diet! He...
- Like some of the other responses, take a fresh look at his diet. Have you both been eating out more than the usual overindulging in french fries, nuggets, and not as m...
What Do You Think About Being Pregnant and Overweight
I was overweight with 3 of my 4 pregnancies, and the complications I had with them were not weight related! If you've had healthy pregnancies and children ...
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- You should talk to your OBGYN and Dr it is different for every person. I personally have the same struggle. I asked my OBGYN and she said that she would not recommend ...
- I'm speaking from experience that there can be complications from being pregnant and overweight. It puts you at increased risk for diabetes, preeclampia and a low birt...
- I am overweight by about 50 pounds and had a very healthy baby with no complications as did several of my friends who are about the same size. What I researched befor...
Seeking a Way to Help My Daughter Lose Weight.
I've heard that if a child is overweight at the age of 12 there is a good chance they will be overweight for the rest of their life. Any help is appreciated ...
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- Have you seen a doctor to make sure she doesn't have a thyroid problem?
- the best thing you can do is speak with your doctor. see if they can refer you to a child nutritionist. also look in your are for gyms that allow children your daught...
- If your daughter is truly overweight then this is very serious. Type 2 juvenile diabetes is way up in our society and it is completely preventable. Your daughter may...
Ride on Motorized Vehicle for Older Kid
Isn't America always accused of having the most overweight children? It begins by promoting the use of motorized vehicles. I'm not saying they are never ...
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- Hi J., We bought our son a razor 4 wheeler. I ordered it from Walmart's website and it was delivered to our house. My son is going to be 9 next week and he still ha...
- you could try a motor scooter, they also have little 4 wheelers, and 3 wheel motor cycles. My daughter was able to ride her motor cycle until she was 10 years old. G...
- anything Peg Perego...the battery life is much better then anything out there.
Should I Feed My Infant a Little Rice Cereal?
NONE of my children are overweight. Once they started walking, the weight came off. My 3rd son was never big or chubby as a baby. ...
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- Hey! Well, I can relate to this! I have done this with both my children also. My son was drinking over 80 oz in 24hr period at about 3 months. It was stupid! When I to...
- Go for it. I did it with my son and now my daughter. My son was a big boy. He would wake up every hour and a half to eat, it got to be ridicoulus. Plus he would spit u...
- I don't think it would be terrible at all! It is none of anyone's business anyway. My son was on the big side too. We put a little organic rice cereal in his bottle...
Weight of 5 Year Old Boy
I personally think he looks fine but my husband has been overweight since he was a young child (due to weekend grandparent trips and unlimited candy bars ...
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- Without seeing your son I'm not sure but it doesn't sound like he is overweight. Here is a link to web md to a BMI calculator and info to help you see his weight and ...
- What does your Dr. say? I guess he would be the one to talk to. My one granddaughter is 9 and only weighs 53 pounds. But she is way to skinny. B.
- J., I would ask your pediatrician to check his BMI which is a better indication than actual weight. My 4 year old is 42 inches and 42 lbs. He is in the 90th per...
Fitness Center for 9-10Year Olds
Read all 8 responses: "Does anyone know of any Fitness Centers/Gyms for Young children. I have a 9 year old that is overweight."
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- I've not heard of gyms accepting children, however, I know that the Lakewood YMCA has a health class for children and it may include exercising. You might want to che...
- Even better option - take her to the park and make her run around playing, buy a trampoline (it's amazing how much exercise they get on this), put in a basketball hoop...
- I've seen young kids working out at at Fitness 19.
How Many Hours a Day Is Your Child at daycare?I
Oct 2, 2009 ... A full time child will generally be there for 10 hours a day. Basically 7:30-5: 30. ... after school care · overweight children ...
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- A full time child will generally be there for 10 hours a day. Basically 7:30-5:30. I do in home childcare and the children generally do very well for that amount o...
- 9-1/2 hours (7:00 am - 4:30 pm). My husband drops off and I pick up. However, I work 9 hour days so that I can have every-other Monday off which helps out some.
- I work full time. 7:30am to 5:00PM. They love it and I did feel guilty at first. But once I saw they are very happy and safe. They always come home with art work and t...
Has Anyone Ever Used Polycose for a Child in Need of Extra Calories?
There are so many overweight kids these days that as long as she is staying on the ... make too many moms paranoid about children that are just built small. ...
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- My daughter was always in the 5th perc. for weight when she was little. She is 12 now and a perfectly healthy size, not overweight at all but definately not skin and ...
- F., I know exactly where you are coming from and I worried more than I needed to. Like most the women said, if their kids are small yet still gaining at their own pace...
- Is there some specific reason that they want to do this instead of something like pediasure? From what the other mom posted, it sounds like this is basically a bunch o...
Am I Really Overweight or Is It Just in My Mind?
Add 5 pounds if you've had children. 6. Subtract 1 pound if you exercise and weight train once a week, .... Does This Mean My Child Could Be Overweight? ...
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- If your interested in a diet and fitness program you should try Trim Advantage. Here is a web site to check it out: http://adelmolino.qhealthbeauty.com/Default.aspx H...
- Hi C., I would recommend exercising! You will be surprised at how much you can lose that way, especially since you are gaining 5 pds each year. Were you too think w...
- Or you could just type in BMI and some sites go by your age and weight and will tell you what yu bmi should be for your height and age.
