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Any Advise on Helping W/ Overweight 3 Yo Daughter W/ Kidney Problem
Asked by M.F. from Boston
on January 15, 2009
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I have a 3 yo daughter that at birth was 8 lbs 10 oz when she was born and I did both nursing and formula. I have startedher at the age of 4 mos on cereal and it seeme...
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- Have you considered a really top notch liquid supplement to give her the excellent nutrition she needs without all those calories? Sometimes they are eating because t...
- Hi M., I have a 2 1/2yr old that is a bit big, and a 5 yr old that is a bit skinny. My big yr old was also born big, and my 5 yr old was born really small too, so ...
- This might not make a huge impact but my pediatrician said that 2% milk was fine for my 1 year old, he is not overweight but he said to skip the whole milk. Best of l...
Baby Gaining Weight Too Fast
Asked by A.H. from Indianapolis
on June 25, 2008
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My daughter is 4 months old. She just had her check-up last week and already weighs over 16lbs! My doctor didn't seem too concerned, stating that she is in the 90th % ...
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- I think that is very normal!!! I am concerned why you are worried about it now? Usually all babies gain weight and loose it when they are more active. Don't sweat the ...
- I think it is probably a little unhealthy that you are worried about your daughter being obese and thinking about putting her on a diet when she is only 4 months old. ...
- Don't be concerned... my littlest of 4 was 8# when born and almost doubled his birth weight by 3 months (15 lb 12 oz), he just turned 1 about a week ago and his is no...
Starting Solids at 5 Months?
Asked by E.L. from Jacksonville
on January 12, 2007
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Hi. I have a 5 month old daughter who I have exclusively been breastfeeding but lately she seems to be wanting to eat a lot and that she wants to eat a lot longer than...
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- Hi E., My daughter was exculsively breastfed for the first 4 months and when she turned 4 months she started feeding every two hours and just seemed very hungry still....
- What I did with my children is start one food per week to make sure that there is no problems with each new food. Start slow that's the best method! Hope this helps!
- E., I have three wonderful girls...and all three started cereal around 5 months or so. I watered it down so that it would "slide" in and this lasted about 3 weeks....
Advice for Co-worker
Asked by K.K. from Saginaw
on December 17, 2008
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OK, I need your help with something. I work with a woman who is overweight. She is 21yrs old and living with her boyfriend (which is good). She lost her baby at 5m...
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- I think she probably needs someone to talk to, a good friend etc. It doesn't matter about the eating. she is shoving all of her feelings away with food. She needs s...
- I agree with others that she is battling demons you have no ability to control. All you can offer is your ear and friendship. Not sure why living with her boyfriend an...
- Hi K., It sounds like this woman is dealing with a lot of things and the loss of her child just made everything worse. In all honesty, she probably needs to speak ...
38 Weeks and Having Trouble Breathing While Asleep
Asked by H.L. from Detroit
on June 19, 2008
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Anyone else have this problem?
For the past week or so, I have been snoring for the 1st time in my life. Its an odd snore, more bursts of loud noise, than the usual ...
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- H., It sounds like you may have developed sleep apnea due to your increased weight. Although it may go away once the baby is born, I would still call my doctor and t...
- I think this can be common in late pregnancy. It all depends on where the little dear one can be. Do you have typical allergies anyway? You could look into homeop...
- That extra weight will do that to you. Ouch! Sorry. It should stop after the baby comes. But, you need your rest. Will your doctor allow a natural sleep aide? I ...
Overweight Toddler
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on July 13, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I don't know how seriously I should take this. I took my 3 year old to the doctor yesterday for a well visit and was told that he is overweight. He is 37 ...
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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...
Losing Weight While Nursing
Asked by D.C. from Philadelphia
on March 29, 2007
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I plan to nurse my 5 month old daughter until she reaches age 1. I am extremely overweight and can't wait to lose the weight. I've been reading about weight loss and b...
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- Weight Watchers has a wonderful weight loss program for nursing mothers. They give you guidelines to help you eat healthy foods, exercise, and drink plenty of water. ...
- Hi D., I had the same problem..I was nursing and could not get the weight off. The best thing to do is to start excerising regularly. I did this with my second ch...
- D., Congratulations on your decision to extend breastfeeding. While many women will experience weight loss during nursing, many will also not. The best thing you ...
Quick Healthy Meal Prep Ideas & Recipes
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on September 4, 2006
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I am a busy mom of 2yr old and 3yr old. I am making it a family goal to eat healthier in our home. Especially, since daddy is about 65lbs overweight and has high chol...
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- K.- Tofu stir fry is a big hit at my house: cut firm tofu into small squares, toss into HOT frying pan add a little soy sauce to taste-once browned and crisp add pea...
- K., I own Dream Dinners with my family. We provide a service that allows moms to come in once a month and prepare a month worth of dinners in about an hour to two hou...
- I am the same way. What I do is buy lots of veggies (onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery, mushrooms...) and I slice them how I want and blanch them, then throw them in...
Seeking Nutritional Help for My 7 Year Old Stepson
Asked by L.R. from St. Louis
on August 6, 2007
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My elementary school aged stepson is overweight, and his eating habits are sometimes atrocious. His father and I only have him on the weekends, and we aren't the best ...
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- Washington University School of Medicine has a study for overweight children where they set them up with a dietician, give them lifestyle advice, monitor their weight ...
- It's so great that you care so much for your stepson and he has a wonderful role model in his life. I am absolutely no expert on this, but over and over, I see that t...
- Fitness Magazine has started a monthly section on family fitness with ideas on how to be active as a family. I don't know of a specific program, but I would probably ...
Does My 3 Year Old Weigh Too Much?
Asked by S.R. from Pittsburgh
on December 9, 2006
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I just wanted some opnions. I have a 3 year old ,turned three 10-25-06, She weighs 37 pounds and is 38 1/2 inches tall. Should I be concerned about her weight and shou...
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- My daughter was born in March of 2003 and weighed in at 6lbs 13oz. My son was born in October of 2005 and weighed 7lbs 4oz. My daughter is 40lbs and 42in. She wears ...
- Glad they said not to worry about this. I have been told all along to not worry about my son's weight. He turned 3 in May and now weighs 42 lbs. The important thing ...
- My son was three on October 1st he weighed 9 lbs. 15 oz. at birth. He is 38.5 inches and 32 pounds. My four year old is 39 inches and 43 pounds. Half an inch and eleve...
