I am sure this has been asked before but I am not around that much and I am very nervous and would love some feedback.
DS went to the dr today, he is 8mnths 1 week old and weighs 15.5. At his last appointment 6 weeks ago he was 15.2 so he didn't really gain much. He has always been under 5 percentile since he was born. The dr referred him to a gi dr to see what the problem is. I am scared something is wrong. He eats so much food it is unreal! He eats aboout 5 jars of food a day (some jars, some table food, yogurt, etc) and another 26 plus ounces of milk and snacks. I am not sure what else I can do so he gains? He is right on track developmentally but just won't keep any weight on. He doesn't poop like crazy either, usually only once a day sometimes 2. What are you mamas doing to beef up your los?
Post by The Foozzler on Jan 8, 2013 17:55:14 GMT -5
I have a little peanut also. He was 14 lb 13 oz at 6 months which put him in the 5th percentile. Pedi wasn't concerned, especially because he is active.
This is totally normal. Some kids are just small. You aren't doing anything wrong. He may have a really fast metabolism. Hazel was in the 5 or lower percentile for most of her life. As long as they are growing that is all that matters.
This, this, this. I wouldn't worry! If you are wanting to beef him up a bit, check what kind of snacks you are giving him. We were giving puffs and gerber baby cheetos and stuff until I looked at the label and realized that they have virtually NO calories and is basically just puffed air. Or try higher fat (good fat) foods, like lean meat, avocado, stuff like that.
Yes, and cheese, full fat yogurt, as Honcho said, meats, avocado.. as much protein and good fats as you can manage. Also, I give almond spread on his toast, cream cheese works too, stir ricotta through his meals (can be sweet or savoury), EGGS.
Don't worry about his size, like PC said some kids are just small and have a fast metabolism. Both my kids eat tons and are small. Well DS1 is tall but like a string bean. DS2 is 17lbs and hasn't gained AT ALL in a couple months. I'm not worried. As long as your DS is eating and developmentally on track, that's his normal
I have a little peanut also. He was 14 lb 13 oz at 6 months which put him in the 5th percentile. Pedi wasn't concerned, especially because he is active.
I thought thid said, "...because he is attractive", I'm like yes baby foozzle is very cute and an interesting reason for the doc to not be concerned!! LOL
Wow your kid eats well!! I wouldn't be worried. Sounds like he is thriving
I've had issues with this, too, and I'm finally realizing that it's just the way it is. Zoe gained 1 lb 2 oz in 3 months, even with the addition of solids and everything. She was 14 lbs 10 oz at 9 months.