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Underweight toddler...
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Underweight toddler...
by Larinator, Nov 05, 2008 10:48PM
Worried about underweight toddler
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, Nov 01, 2008 02:01PM
I am not sure what to do about my 18 mos. old son. I have been advised by my doctor that he is underweight, and off his growth curve. At last measure (we go again in two days) he was 32" and 22lbs. He has been sick with colds on and off, and teething on top of it all, so his food intake is now at an all time low. One day he will be so excited about the foods we give him, then then next day, he won't touch anything at all. Since he has a cold again right now, he's eating VERY little. My doctor had advised me to hide butter and olive oil in his foods to try to get him to fatten up a bit. But how do I get those into him if he doesn't eat anything! It's the same thing with trying to get a multivitamin down him...he hates the flavour of the drops, but since he isn't eating anything, I can't hide it in food either! I broke down and bought him the toddler formula diet supplement, but he can't handle the flavour...it actually makes him shudder! I'm trying everything, but I'm always afraid to go back to the doctor, as I know she's going to be on my case again! We've already had him to a paediatrician who, at the time, said she saw nothing wrong with my son. What to do now? Please help!
UPDATE: Nov. 4 was advised by doctor that he is on his growth curve, but she is not happy that he is not eating well, and is still not gaining much weight. No suggestions given.
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, Nov 01, 2008 02:01PM
I am not sure what to do about my 18 mos. old son. I have been advised by my doctor that he is underweight, and off his growth curve. At last measure (we go again in two days) he was 32" and 22lbs. He has been sick with colds on and off, and teething on top of it all, so his food intake is now at an all time low. One day he will be so excited about the foods we give him, then then next day, he won't touch anything at all. Since he has a cold again right now, he's eating VERY little. My doctor had advised me to hide butter and olive oil in his foods to try to get him to fatten up a bit. But how do I get those into him if he doesn't eat anything! It's the same thing with trying to get a multivitamin down him...he hates the flavour of the drops, but since he isn't eating anything, I can't hide it in food either! I broke down and bought him the toddler formula diet supplement, but he can't handle the flavour...it actually makes him shudder! I'm trying everything, but I'm always afraid to go back to the doctor, as I know she's going to be on my case again! We've already had him to a paediatrician who, at the time, said she saw nothing wrong with my son. What to do now? Please help!
UPDATE: Nov. 4 was advised by doctor that he is on his growth curve, but she is not happy that he is not eating well, and is still not gaining much weight. No suggestions given.
Is your child male or female?
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Male
What is your child's height?
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33.5"
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
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23.12lbs.
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Nov 08, 2008 08:30PM
, Nov 08, 2008 08:30PM
To: Larinator
His weight is between the 10th - 5th percentile and his height is just above the 75th percentile for his age. Due to his taller height, he must appear thinner. When children are sick, they usually do not eat well. Suggest making milk shakes (blend milk, and ice cream) or yogurt smoothies (yogurt, frozen fruit, and milk) instead of buying Pediasure. He will get extra calories and protein and will more than likely accept it. Once his cold is over his appetite will return.
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