My daughter had her 12 month pediatric appt. today and she is in the 5th percentile for weight (17lbs 8oz.) and the 20th percentile for height (28inches). Other than giving her lots of cheese and whole milk, what are some other fattening (healthy) foods that I can give her?
Serious answers only please.
2006-07-19 08:20:26 · 18 answers · asked by AuroraBorealis 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Avocadoes ore filled with good fat. Be sure to give her lots of fruits and veggies (fiber) if you are loading her up on the dairy, otherwise she'll be constipated. Whole milk yogurt, pasta? Pediasure is what my nephew lived on becuase he was so tiny.
Is your doctor concerned? As long as she is developing normally and on target for development things, than try not to worry too much, she may just be a petite girl!
2006-07-19 08:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by bluucantuinashoe 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
That does sound a bit small. Does she look really skinny - especially in thighs and upper arms? Did the pediatrician. seem concerned? If you answered "no" then she's probably fine. Some children are just smaller. Both of my boys are low percentile for weight and height but I'm only 5'3" and hubby's 5'9" and both with small bones so our kids aren't going to be big.
If you are really concerned try whole milk dairy products like YoBaby whole milk yogurt. Our baby had a bad spell around six months - it was very obvious he wasn't eating enough and the ped was concerned. He looked like an alien with big head and body and skinny arms and legs. We just had to experiment around to find foods he liked better and would eat more of. He didn't want to breastfeed anymore and actually preferred a bottle of formula. He eats more green beans and carrots if we add applesauce to them. He loves the yogurt too. He is looking so much healthier now. I wish I could post before and after pics so you could see the difference.
Good luck finding something that works for your little one.
2006-07-19 15:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by silverrebelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1, if you didnt carry her full term and she was smaller at birth you can count on her being little for a long time
DO NOT OVER FEED HER, DO NOT TRY HARD TO MAKE HER GAIN WEIGHT... she will grow up and be very LARGE!! so if you are force feeding her, STOP RIGHT NOW!
give her vitamin D whole milk... give her food when she is hungry, let her eat when she wants to eat and most of all get off the computer and ask your doctor. IF you dont trust your doctors opinion ask another doctor... thats what they are there for. if you get the same answer more than twice, go with it. you baby may just be small... but if you over feed now with all the added cow protiens and all the hormones and stuff she will be very obese and you will be to blame when she is frustrated that the other girls in the gym change out and have pretty little bodies and she has stretchmarks...
Just let her eat when she is hungry and ask your doctor... NO OVER FEEDING... VERY VERY BAD!!!!!!
2006-07-19 15:28:09 · answer #3 · answered by anjelinna85 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peanut butter, eggs, and nuts have good fats in them. I give my 7 year old Carnation Instant Breakfast (very high calorie version) 2-3 times a day. He's on a med that makes his appetite poor. Go to www.imed.com and check that out. It has 23 grams of protein and 49% of it is fat. Vanilla flavor.
2006-07-19 15:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your doctor was concerned about her weight being low, I would not be too concerned with it, and I would not try to "fatten" her up. Let nature take it's course. You will notice huge changes in the next year, and she might just gain the weight on her own. Everyone is different - just let her be.
2006-07-19 15:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by geo1985 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well honestly i wouldnt worry too much, you just have a small baby. if her height was in a higher percentile i would say to worry but shes not, shes just short and petite. my daughter is the same way, she will be one in a month and she is still barely 17 lbs. the doctor told me not to worry, she is just a small baby. how much is she eating in a day? if you think she is too skinny, you can gradually up the amount of food she eats in a day. it will slowly expand her tummy. but honestly, i dont think you should be worried, she is just a small baby.
2006-07-19 16:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps you should not be so concerned about only things containing fat. If you can get her to also eat eggs and meat it would also help. At her age, you have to offer a lot of different food and just keep giving her what she likes. It is important she have fruits and veggies, too.
My daughter loved toddler crackers, gerber puffs, and cheerios, too.
2006-07-19 15:26:41 · answer #7 · answered by Share1969 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heehee!!! Are you planning on baking her??!!!
Seriously though, try offering more cereals & breads, pasta (if she's into eating it), and other healthy grains. Unless your pediatrician said to you to really worry about her weight, chances are, he/she is expecting your daughter to catch up on her height & weight. If the doc didn't give specific suggestions or directions or show extreme concern, I wouldn't worry about it, if I were you.
But kudos to you mom for being worried about your baby's health. : )
2006-07-19 15:25:19 · answer #8 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WIC is always concerned about my daughter because she is small, but she takes after me and the doctor says she is proportionate and fine, just small for her age.
They always ask me if I give her things like the cheese, milk, pudding, yogurt, and crackers.
2006-07-19 15:26:27 · answer #9 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, it sounds like her height and weight just about match-up. Can you explain to me a little more why you want her to gain more weight? Did your pediatrician say that she needs to or are you just concerned because she's small?
2006-07-19 17:12:02 · answer #10 · answered by Answers to Nurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋